Egyptian vultures with an Iberian home

Egyptian vultures with an Iberian home

The Egyptian vulture is the smallest of the four species of these carrion feeders which inhabit Spain, with a wingspan of between 1.5 metres and 1.7m. Most of the Spanish population spends the winter in Africa and returns to Iberia for the nesting season, according to...
Delving into the blue

Delving into the blue

The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is classed as being in critical danger of extinction in the Mediterranean, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). It is a fish which spends most of its life in the open sea at depths of between 60 and...
Spain’s orcas dance to the tunas’ tune

Spain’s orcas dance to the tunas’ tune

The small population of Iberian orcas (Iberian killer whales) which lives off the coast of Spain is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Only 37 individuals were counted in 2023. The orca is an intelligent and...
Snake-eating eagle thrives in Spain

Snake-eating eagle thrives in Spain

The short-toed eagle (Circaetus gallicus) is one of ‘most interesting and least known raptors that inhabits our country’, according to SEO/BirdLife. They note that it is a ‘considerable size’ (wing span 160-175 cm) and ‘has the...
Going for golden

Going for golden

The golden eagle is largest eagle in Spain, with a wingspan measuring between 1.8 and 2.3 metres.SEO/BirdLife explain that the country is home to one of the largest population of these raptors in Europe. The ornithological society states that there have been recent...
Iberia’s unique eagle expands its range

Iberia’s unique eagle expands its range

The Iberian imperial eagle is a majestic bird with a wingspan of around two metres.When hunting it glides over the countryside and drops like a stone when it detects prey out in the open.Fortunately, it is now possible to see this raptor in the skies in more areas of...