Sketches of Spain in Spring
Peninsular Spain supports one of the most diverse bird communities in continental Europe, including an enviable list of relatively rare and unusual species, particularly with affinities to the south, the Mediterranean and the Iberian-Maghreb region of endemism. Given the remarkable range of habitats varying from the extremes of semi-deserts in the south-east to true Alpine habitats of the highest mountains in the north, plus one of the major flyways for migrant birds in Western Europe and excellent coastal habitats for breeding, wintering and migrant species, it’s no wonder that mainland Spain figures highly as a destination for birdwatchers and other naturalists alike. The tour is geared to cover as many of these special species by visiting a representative cross-section of these habitats on an amenable journey from south to north, coinciding with the appearance of the last incoming migrant species while catching the tail end of the earlier birds moving through, plus many of its specialties.
The photos below are just a small sample of the diverse range of species seen on our 2026 tour.
