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A Bird watching Guide to Eastern Spain... Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain: Andalucia, Extremadura and Gibraltar Ernest Garcia The reprint and update of this excellent book has been long awaited. I have birded in this region of Spain many times and yet I still have much to learn, Garcia and Paterson are the experts. Where else in Europe can you see five species of swift in one day? Did you know that Ruppel's Griffon Vulture is now regular in part of the region? New sites have been added and access details thoroughly updated. A "must buy" if you are traveling to Southern or Western Spain.This book first appeared in 1994 as Where to Watch Birds in Southern Spain and was renamed as the current title in 2001. This latest version has been revised and improved - and enlarged. More Brits travel to Spain than to any other destination in the world, and a large number of these head to the area covered by this book. Despite the huge tourism infrastructure that accommodates all of these tourists there are still many birds to be seen in Andalucia and Extremadura, while Gibraltar offers the opportunity to experience visible migration if you time your visit carefully. Nowhere else in Europe can you find Red-knobbed Coot, White-rumped Swift, Little Swift or Trumpeter Finch. This new edition includes nine completely new major sites, as well as an expanded treatment of many of the original locations which introduces more than 30 new sub-sites. The authors have also provided information which will be helpful to visitors with disabilities. Over 200 sites are featured in total and the maps for each location have been updated and improved. Another extra is a complete annotated list of birds to be found in the region, whereas as past versions simply listed the rarities. Prion Birdwatchers' Guide to Southern Spain and Gibraltar (Prion Birdwatchers' Guide Series) [Paperback] Written by the author of "The Birds of the Strait of Gibraltar", this is a much-needed site guide to this major migratory passage point. It provides details of the key birdwatching sites and areas, and birdwatching tips for the region, as well as information on accommodation, planning a trip, bird species and other wildlife likely to be seen.
| Visit the Entertainment in Spain store Guide books on SpainRecipes / Cuisine / Gourmet / Wines History of Spain Where to Watch Birds in Spain: The 100 Best Sites [Paperback] Jose Antonio MonteroProduced with the backing of SEO/BirdLife and the collaboration of over 200 Spanish ornithologists, all of whom share in-depth knowledge on the birds of their respective local areas, this work includes over 200 itineraries detailing habitats of interest for birds: mountains, woodland, grassland, agricultural zones, steppes, riverbanks and gorges, wetlands, coasts and even urban areas. All areas referenced on high precision maps, especially designed for this project. This title also includes lists of the most representative species for each site, as well as practical information and useful tips for birdwatchers
Andrew Paterson Where to Watch Birds in Southern and Western Spain: Andalucia, Extremadura and Gibraltar (Where to Watch Birds) [Paperback] Andrew Paterson (Author), Ernest Garcia Ernest Garcia (Author) Product Description Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots. The third edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions. Regular visits have brought the information on all sites up-to-date: maps, access details and species lists have received particular attention. Popular localities such as Donana, Monfrague and the Strait of Gibraltar get prominent treatment but the reader is encouraged to wander further afield to visit other, less well-known but rewarding sites, including a considerable number of additional localities which are new to this edition. About the Author Gibraltarian Ernest Garcia and Torremolinos-resident Andy Paterson have spent many years living and travelling in the region. Both authors have completed long periods as members of the Iberian Peninsula Rarities committee.
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