Spanish Birding in Sotogrande

2012

 
 
The Southern tip of Spain represents one of the best places in the world to witness bird migration. With only 16 miles separating Gibraltar and Spain from Morocco and the African continent, this is the natural spring and autumn migration crossing point for millions of birds, and especially, Raptors, Storks, Passerines and Herons. The Straits between the continents are also a major fly-way for Gulls , Terns, Shearwaters and Waders during the year, as well as an impressive array of Cetaceans. This site provides information on holiday accommodation for those interested in birds and wildlife, and two beautiful properties available to rent throughout the year. Situated only 20 minutes away from Gibraltar, the Apartment overlooks an estuary and Nature Reserve, whilst the Villa is situated in the hills, allowing spectacular views of migrating Raptors and Storks. Ospreys are regular and often winter. One named Beatrice, was radio tagged on the Moray Firth Scotland and winters near the apartment! Click on the link to follow her amazing journey leaving Sotogrande on 6th March 2009 and arriving a month later on 5th April at her nest site in Scotland. Please take a moment to study the information on the accommodation, checklists and things to do. Booking information and prices and shown on the last page, and early booking is strongly recommended. I hope you will have the chance to enjoy a truly memorable holiday. Best wishes Rob Rackliffe Ps. You can use the Useful Links to book flights and Car Hire

Photos:

  1. 1.View from Apartment Balcony

  2. 2.Rio Guadiaro at Sunrise

  3. 3.Griffon Vulture over Calle Fuga

Introduction - Welcome!

Accommodation for Birders

APARTMENT   Sleeps 1-4

villa  Sleeps up to 8

enquiries  email: robbirder@aol.com

Flights -British Airwayshttp://www.ba.com

Useful Links
Flights - British Airwayshttp://www.ba.com
Flights - EasyJethttp://www.easyjet.com
Flights - Monarchhttp://flights.monarch.co.uk/index.asp
Auriga Crown Car Hirehttp://en.aurigacrown.com/car-rental/car-rental-la-linea_LLN.html
Rare Birds in Spainhttp://www.rarebirdspain.net/home.htm
Whale Watch Tarifahttp://www.whalewatchtarifa.net/
Weatherhttp://www.andalucia.com/weather/home.htm

“Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain “ by Ernest Garcia and Andrew Paterson is a useful guide to the area and includes a section on Sotogrande. Click on the book for more information.

Follow Beatrice the Osprey on migrationhttp://www.roydennis.org/Beatrice.htm