Bird watching:

We have many birds here all year round as well as many migrating species that visit.

With great excitement we have spotted several colourful Hoopoe birds in and around our garden and as we are situated right in the countryside and the mountains are just up the track from here - who knows what might fly by!

In our garden we have had several nests and it is fascinating to watch the baby birds grow. We have had a nest in amongst the olive trees, another in a bird box which we made and another in the Bougainvillea outside the porch. The birds are not shy when it comes to a photo opportunity either.

Even as you drive along the canal near us you will often see an unfamiliar bird fishing that looks like a Heron but in fact it is an Egret.

Another fascinating sight around here are the pink, green, yellow, orange and red pigeons. At first you will think that these are very rare birds but if you stop and look you will find that they have been painted. The birds are kept by Spanish people and entered into competitions.

Baby birds waiting for Mum (May 2009)

Hoopoe bird

Baby bird waiting for
Mum (July 2009)