“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” John Burroughs, a 19th-century naturalist and essayist. In a universe far far away and in a time removed from mo...
Many members had enquired about the possibility to have an ABS tour for birding in Morocco. In fact, when we responded with an idea for the tour back in the spring, we received an amazing respons...
It’s incredibly startling to hear that unfortunate thwack of a bird flying right into a windowpane. While these beautiful creatures have exceptional navigation systems, many migrate long dista...
Our Scops Owl is a member of the genus Otus, an old-world family and the largest genus of owls in relation to the number of species, 45 members of Otus have been recognised to date. As the name i...
Seasonal Overpopulation During the spring and summer our cities and towns increase their residents in high numbers. We know plenty about this issue in the province of Málaga, thanks to our great...
Documents for this meeting: Agenda – Extraordinary General Assembly July 20th – 2024 Minutes no. 24 – OGM January 2024 Election of Officers ABS Account Summary January to June 2024 The po...
Andalusia Bird Festival of Montejaque First ornithological fair in the province Between April 19 and 21, 2024, Montejaque hosted the Andalucía Bird Festival, the first fair in the province of M�...
Handling and Care Birds will usually be more comfortable with their wings held against their bodies; feet supported. Think about the size of the bird before you attempt to handle it: Small bir...
‘If any person would watch these birds of a fine morning in May, as they are sailing round at a great height from the ground, he would see, every now and then, one drop on the back of anoth...
Our time now will be focused on the upcoming inaugural Andalucía Bird Festival to be held in the picturesque white village of Montejaque which nestles into spectacular mountain scenery within th...