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Spring has broken in The Straits! 🌸🦅
The first Black Kites are crossing from Africa, joined by Barn Swallows, House Martins, and majestic White Storks.
Witness the greatest show on earth with our migration tours: www.ingloriousbustards.com
#IngloriousBustards #TheStraits #Migration #Birding
The first Black Kites are crossing from Africa, joined by Barn Swallows, House Martins, and majestic White Storks.
Witness the greatest show on earth with our migration tours: www.ingloriousbustards.com
#IngloriousBustards #TheStraits #Migration #Birding
February 16, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Spring has broken in The Straits! 🌸🦅
The first Black Kites are crossing from Africa, joined by Barn Swallows, House Martins, and majestic White Storks.
Witness the greatest show on earth with our migration tours: www.ingloriousbustards.com
#IngloriousBustards #TheStraits #Migration #Birding
The first Black Kites are crossing from Africa, joined by Barn Swallows, House Martins, and majestic White Storks.
Witness the greatest show on earth with our migration tours: www.ingloriousbustards.com
#IngloriousBustards #TheStraits #Migration #Birding
Despite storms and resulting issues, inventive guiding ensured our guests had a great time! From White-headed Ducks and Black-necked Grebes to bugling Common Cranes, Great and Little Bustards, Black Wheatears and 100+ Rock Petronia. + Excellent vegan food at Hotel Bandolero!
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#IngloriousBustards
February 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Despite storms and resulting issues, inventive guiding ensured our guests had a great time! From White-headed Ducks and Black-necked Grebes to bugling Common Cranes, Great and Little Bustards, Black Wheatears and 100+ Rock Petronia. + Excellent vegan food at Hotel Bandolero!
#IngloriousBustards
#IngloriousBustards
Despite #BorrascaLeonardo, birding was electric! ⛈️ Lowland wetlands held White-headed Ducks, Greater Flamingos & Black-necked Grebes.
First returning Barn Swallows & House Martins joined passage Eurasian Crag Martins, as a Bonelli’s Eagle smashed into Black-winged Stilts! 🦅
First returning Barn Swallows & House Martins joined passage Eurasian Crag Martins, as a Bonelli’s Eagle smashed into Black-winged Stilts! 🦅
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Despite #BorrascaLeonardo, birding was electric! ⛈️ Lowland wetlands held White-headed Ducks, Greater Flamingos & Black-necked Grebes.
First returning Barn Swallows & House Martins joined passage Eurasian Crag Martins, as a Bonelli’s Eagle smashed into Black-winged Stilts! 🦅
First returning Barn Swallows & House Martins joined passage Eurasian Crag Martins, as a Bonelli’s Eagle smashed into Black-winged Stilts! 🦅
Spectacular day on the llanos de Osuna! Dodged the weather to see 9 Little & 26 Great Bustards. Hen Harriers quartered the plains flushing Calandra Larks while Red Kites & Black-winged Kites patrolled above - all before the storms returned!
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February 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Spectacular day on the llanos de Osuna! Dodged the weather to see 9 Little & 26 Great Bustards. Hen Harriers quartered the plains flushing Calandra Larks while Red Kites & Black-winged Kites patrolled above - all before the storms returned!
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Mountain birding in the Andalucía rain! ⛈️⛰️
Bushes full of Rock, Corn & Cirl Buntings, while Black Wheatears & Blue Rock Thrushes braved the storms with us.
The woods were buzzing with Crested Tits & Common Firecrests.
Niki's right: “If you don’t go out, you don’t see owt!” 🔭
#BirdSky #Andalucía
Bushes full of Rock, Corn & Cirl Buntings, while Black Wheatears & Blue Rock Thrushes braved the storms with us.
The woods were buzzing with Crested Tits & Common Firecrests.
Niki's right: “If you don’t go out, you don’t see owt!” 🔭
#BirdSky #Andalucía
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Mountain birding in the Andalucía rain! ⛈️⛰️
Bushes full of Rock, Corn & Cirl Buntings, while Black Wheatears & Blue Rock Thrushes braved the storms with us.
The woods were buzzing with Crested Tits & Common Firecrests.
Niki's right: “If you don’t go out, you don’t see owt!” 🔭
#BirdSky #Andalucía
Bushes full of Rock, Corn & Cirl Buntings, while Black Wheatears & Blue Rock Thrushes braved the storms with us.
The woods were buzzing with Crested Tits & Common Firecrests.
Niki's right: “If you don’t go out, you don’t see owt!” 🔭
#BirdSky #Andalucía
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Thanks Simon and Nikki, that was a great listen. I learned a lot about your ecotourism and conservation work and the perils of birds migration. I had no idea that ST eagles from Italy migrated through Spain-Morocco. Keep up the great work 👏
January 28, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Thanks Simon and Nikki, that was a great listen. I learned a lot about your ecotourism and conservation work and the perils of birds migration. I had no idea that ST eagles from Italy migrated through Spain-Morocco. Keep up the great work 👏
Spring is here at The Straits!
Despite Atlantic storms, migration is on. White Storks are returning from sub-Sahara (Nov–Feb).
🗓️ Black Kites: Accelerate mid-Feb; peak early March. 🗓️ Short-toed Eagles: Late Feb; adults early March.
Don’t get Flyway FOMO!
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Despite Atlantic storms, migration is on. White Storks are returning from sub-Sahara (Nov–Feb).
🗓️ Black Kites: Accelerate mid-Feb; peak early March. 🗓️ Short-toed Eagles: Late Feb; adults early March.
Don’t get Flyway FOMO!
ingloriousbustards.com/honey-buzzar...
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Spring is here at The Straits!
Despite Atlantic storms, migration is on. White Storks are returning from sub-Sahara (Nov–Feb).
🗓️ Black Kites: Accelerate mid-Feb; peak early March. 🗓️ Short-toed Eagles: Late Feb; adults early March.
Don’t get Flyway FOMO!
ingloriousbustards.com/honey-buzzar...
Despite Atlantic storms, migration is on. White Storks are returning from sub-Sahara (Nov–Feb).
🗓️ Black Kites: Accelerate mid-Feb; peak early March. 🗓️ Short-toed Eagles: Late Feb; adults early March.
Don’t get Flyway FOMO!
ingloriousbustards.com/honey-buzzar...
The Unknown Vulture Spectacle: A Journey Through Ronda and The Straits 2025!
A journey defined by mountain gems, coastal rarities, and a staggering avian phenomenon: the mass dispersal of thousands of Griffon Vultures.
A journey defined by mountain gems, coastal rarities, and a staggering avian phenomenon: the mass dispersal of thousands of Griffon Vultures.
The Unknown Vulture Spectacle: A Journey Through Ronda and The Straits 2025!
A journey defined by mountain gems, coastal rarities, and a staggering avian phenomenon: the mass dispersal of thousands of Griffon Vultures.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The Unknown Vulture Spectacle: A Journey Through Ronda and The Straits 2025!
A journey defined by mountain gems, coastal rarities, and a staggering avian phenomenon: the mass dispersal of thousands of Griffon Vultures.
A journey defined by mountain gems, coastal rarities, and a staggering avian phenomenon: the mass dispersal of thousands of Griffon Vultures.
From Bat-Chats to Bird-Flights: Our Deep Dive with BatAbility
As birders, we spend much of our time looking up—usually at the incredible soaring birds crossing The Straits of Gibraltar. But recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually!) with the fantastic team at BatAbility for…
As birders, we spend much of our time looking up—usually at the incredible soaring birds crossing The Straits of Gibraltar. But recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually!) with the fantastic team at BatAbility for…
From Bat-Chats to Bird-Flights: Our Deep Dive with BatAbility
As birders, we spend much of our time looking up—usually at the incredible soaring birds crossing The Straits of Gibraltar. But recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually!) with the fantastic team at BatAbility for their Talking Bat podcast series. Don't let the name fool you—while Neil and the team are the masters of all things chiroptera, they invited us on for a special
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January 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
From Bat-Chats to Bird-Flights: Our Deep Dive with BatAbility
As birders, we spend much of our time looking up—usually at the incredible soaring birds crossing The Straits of Gibraltar. But recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually!) with the fantastic team at BatAbility for…
As birders, we spend much of our time looking up—usually at the incredible soaring birds crossing The Straits of Gibraltar. But recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually!) with the fantastic team at BatAbility for…
The River of Raptors is flowing! 🦅✨
Join our European Honey Buzzard tour in The #Straits. Witness thousands of soaring birds + Rüppell’s Vulture, Little Swift, Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, Red-knobbed Coot, Marbled Duck & White-headed Duck.
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Join our European Honey Buzzard tour in The #Straits. Witness thousands of soaring birds + Rüppell’s Vulture, Little Swift, Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, Red-knobbed Coot, Marbled Duck & White-headed Duck.
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Experience the European Honey Buzzard Migration in Andalucía
Join a 7-day birdwatching expedition in Andalucía, witnessing the majestic migration of European Honey Buzzards and diverse wildlife.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The River of Raptors is flowing! 🦅✨
Join our European Honey Buzzard tour in The #Straits. Witness thousands of soaring birds + Rüppell’s Vulture, Little Swift, Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, Red-knobbed Coot, Marbled Duck & White-headed Duck.
ingloriousbustards.com/honey-buzzar...
Join our European Honey Buzzard tour in The #Straits. Witness thousands of soaring birds + Rüppell’s Vulture, Little Swift, Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, Red-knobbed Coot, Marbled Duck & White-headed Duck.
ingloriousbustards.com/honey-buzzar...
The Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill is without doubt one of the most emblematic & distinctive and one of Africa’s largest #Hornbills.
It can be hard to find, keeping to foraging often among the savannah long grass - we were particularly fortunate to encounter them foraging very close to our group!
It can be hard to find, keeping to foraging often among the savannah long grass - we were particularly fortunate to encounter them foraging very close to our group!
December 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Abyssinian Ground-Hornbill is without doubt one of the most emblematic & distinctive and one of Africa’s largest #Hornbills.
It can be hard to find, keeping to foraging often among the savannah long grass - we were particularly fortunate to encounter them foraging very close to our group!
It can be hard to find, keeping to foraging often among the savannah long grass - we were particularly fortunate to encounter them foraging very close to our group!
One of the standout #shorebirds of any tour here in The #Gambia is the stop-the-clock gorgeous Egyptian #Plover - we ended up venerating 14 different amazing individuals!
#FlywayBirding #EgyptianPlover
#FlywayBirding #EgyptianPlover
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
One of the standout #shorebirds of any tour here in The #Gambia is the stop-the-clock gorgeous Egyptian #Plover - we ended up venerating 14 different amazing individuals!
#FlywayBirding #EgyptianPlover
#FlywayBirding #EgyptianPlover
Among the marshes and mangrove creeks of The #Gambia there are ornithological gems to be encountered and marvelled - here are some of them we encountered yesterday ☺️
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White-throated Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Goliath Heron and juvenile White-backed Night Heron😊
#FlywayBirding
White-throated Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Goliath Heron and juvenile White-backed Night Heron😊
December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Among the marshes and mangrove creeks of The #Gambia there are ornithological gems to be encountered and marvelled - here are some of them we encountered yesterday ☺️
#FlywayBirding
White-throated Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Goliath Heron and juvenile White-backed Night Heron😊
#FlywayBirding
White-throated Bee-eater, Blue-breasted Kingfisher, Goliath Heron and juvenile White-backed Night Heron😊
Of all the amazing #Bird groups here in The #Gambia, the #Coraciiformes are among some of the most striking, and here are some of them we have already had joyous encounters with!
#FlywayBirding #Birding #AfricanBirds #africanature
#FlywayBirding #Birding #AfricanBirds #africanature
December 1, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Of all the amazing #Bird groups here in The #Gambia, the #Coraciiformes are among some of the most striking, and here are some of them we have already had joyous encounters with!
#FlywayBirding #Birding #AfricanBirds #africanature
#FlywayBirding #Birding #AfricanBirds #africanature
Storm #Claudia brought record Leach's Petrels to The #Straits this week!
We ventured north with Spanish Imperial Eagle on the edge of the storm on the #Llanos and an awesome encounter with the largest Dendrocopos Woodpecker - White-backed Woodpecker in northern forests
#FlywayBirding
We ventured north with Spanish Imperial Eagle on the edge of the storm on the #Llanos and an awesome encounter with the largest Dendrocopos Woodpecker - White-backed Woodpecker in northern forests
#FlywayBirding
November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Storm #Claudia brought record Leach's Petrels to The #Straits this week!
We ventured north with Spanish Imperial Eagle on the edge of the storm on the #Llanos and an awesome encounter with the largest Dendrocopos Woodpecker - White-backed Woodpecker in northern forests
#FlywayBirding
We ventured north with Spanish Imperial Eagle on the edge of the storm on the #Llanos and an awesome encounter with the largest Dendrocopos Woodpecker - White-backed Woodpecker in northern forests
#FlywayBirding
On our recent #BirdingTwoContinents tour this #Osprey flew over us on the fabled Merja Zerga lagoon in #Morocco
We now know that she was ringed by Roy Dennis at a nest near Loch Insh in #Scotland on 10/7/18 - this is the first time she has been recorded in over 7 years since her first migration!
We now know that she was ringed by Roy Dennis at a nest near Loch Insh in #Scotland on 10/7/18 - this is the first time she has been recorded in over 7 years since her first migration!
November 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On our recent #BirdingTwoContinents tour this #Osprey flew over us on the fabled Merja Zerga lagoon in #Morocco
We now know that she was ringed by Roy Dennis at a nest near Loch Insh in #Scotland on 10/7/18 - this is the first time she has been recorded in over 7 years since her first migration!
We now know that she was ringed by Roy Dennis at a nest near Loch Insh in #Scotland on 10/7/18 - this is the first time she has been recorded in over 7 years since her first migration!
One of the delights of mountain #Birding here this time of the year is watching huge noisy #ChoughNados - Red-billed Choughs!
They can form huge groups leaving or coming to roost - a memorable and mesmerising encounter last week with a group of 143 of these fabulous corvids leaving a roost!
They can form huge groups leaving or coming to roost - a memorable and mesmerising encounter last week with a group of 143 of these fabulous corvids leaving a roost!
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
One of the delights of mountain #Birding here this time of the year is watching huge noisy #ChoughNados - Red-billed Choughs!
They can form huge groups leaving or coming to roost - a memorable and mesmerising encounter last week with a group of 143 of these fabulous corvids leaving a roost!
They can form huge groups leaving or coming to roost - a memorable and mesmerising encounter last week with a group of 143 of these fabulous corvids leaving a roost!
Griffon Vultures crossing The #Straits yesterday- pure migratory magic! ….or youth dispersal magic 😉 1,687 Griffon Vultures crossed over our heads!
November 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Griffon Vultures crossing The #Straits yesterday- pure migratory magic! ….or youth dispersal magic 😉 1,687 Griffon Vultures crossed over our heads!
We have taken to the mountains once again and among Rock Buntings, Black Wheatears and Blue Rock Thrushes whilst European Black Vulture among Griffon Vultures as a Chough-nado of 143 Red-billed Chough noisily circled over and 2 Ring Ouzel among the juniper scrub
November 5, 2025 at 7:27 AM
We have taken to the mountains once again and among Rock Buntings, Black Wheatears and Blue Rock Thrushes whilst European Black Vulture among Griffon Vultures as a Chough-nado of 143 Red-billed Chough noisily circled over and 2 Ring Ouzel among the juniper scrub
The local #Vulture colonies are jumping at the moment with young Griffon Vultures making their way to The #Straits to cross to Africa!
Among the masses we found two critically endangered vagrant immature Rüppell´s #Vultures ! #FlywayBirding
Among the masses we found two critically endangered vagrant immature Rüppell´s #Vultures ! #FlywayBirding
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The local #Vulture colonies are jumping at the moment with young Griffon Vultures making their way to The #Straits to cross to Africa!
Among the masses we found two critically endangered vagrant immature Rüppell´s #Vultures ! #FlywayBirding
Among the masses we found two critically endangered vagrant immature Rüppell´s #Vultures ! #FlywayBirding
#VultureMayhem as nearly 5 metric tonnes of Griffon Vultures stage to cross the divide between Europe and Africa here at The #Straits of Gibraltar!
November 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#VultureMayhem as nearly 5 metric tonnes of Griffon Vultures stage to cross the divide between Europe and Africa here at The #Straits of Gibraltar!
Our guests were under c.5 metric tonnes of Griffon Vultures gathering overhead to cross The #Straits yesterday!
556 Griffon Vultures crossed with Egyptian Vulture, Short-toed Eagles, Booted Eagle, Osprey and a juvenile European Honey Buzzard.
#FlywayBirding
556 Griffon Vultures crossed with Egyptian Vulture, Short-toed Eagles, Booted Eagle, Osprey and a juvenile European Honey Buzzard.
#FlywayBirding
November 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Our guests were under c.5 metric tonnes of Griffon Vultures gathering overhead to cross The #Straits yesterday!
556 Griffon Vultures crossed with Egyptian Vulture, Short-toed Eagles, Booted Eagle, Osprey and a juvenile European Honey Buzzard.
#FlywayBirding
556 Griffon Vultures crossed with Egyptian Vulture, Short-toed Eagles, Booted Eagle, Osprey and a juvenile European Honey Buzzard.
#FlywayBirding
This ringed Caspian #Tern we encountered recently on our #BirdingTwoContinents #Tour on the fabled Merga Zerja lagoon in #Morocco was ringed as a chick on the Kvädö peninsula in Sweden! 3,101km away, 7 years and 118 days before our observation!
#FlywayBirding
#FlywayBirding
October 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This ringed Caspian #Tern we encountered recently on our #BirdingTwoContinents #Tour on the fabled Merga Zerja lagoon in #Morocco was ringed as a chick on the Kvädö peninsula in Sweden! 3,101km away, 7 years and 118 days before our observation!
#FlywayBirding
#FlywayBirding