Posts Tagged ‘Catalonia’

The 2011 Birding Challenge – F...

Posted on Jan 02 2012 | 10 Comments
And the total for my 2011 Birding Challenge was ….. ..drum roll………….. 158 species! So, I failed to meet the target but I don’t think I failed – if that makes sense!  I suppose I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t get a bit nearer but I achieved  more than ¾ of the target number and though I say so myself... Read More »

Summer is passing – and the mo...

Posted on Aug 30 2011 | No Comments
The fiesta has finished, the town is quiet, many of the bars and shops are remaining closed for the week and there is a distinct feeling that summer is over!  Mid-day temperatures are still 30- 35 degC but the early morning heat has a comfortable softness, the light is different, the smell is different and the sound is different! No swifts are screeching round... Read More »

A Perfect Start to the Day at Sebes ...

Posted on May 06 2011 | No Comments
A Perfect Start to the Day at Sebes Nature Reserve   6.30 am  Up, dressed, flask of coffee, binoculars, camera and off to Sebes Nature Reserve at Flix. 7 .00 am  The sun was just kissing the tops of the reeds as I settled myself in the hide. Scanned the small lagoon... Read More »

6yrs and 6 short-toed eagles

Posted on Mar 17 2011 | 8 Comments
6yrs and 6 short-toed eagles It occurred to me this morning that we have lived in Spain exactly 6 years today! As I was drinking my coffee on the balcony contemplating our life here, the anniversary was nicely celebrated with the fly-past of 6 short-toed... Read More »

2011 Birding Challenge – Febru...

Posted on Feb 20 2011 | 2 Comments
2011 Birding Challenge – February Update The first couple of weeks of the year were very exciting as I ticked off all the regular birds on my local patch and saw my list start to grow! A trip down to the Ebro Delta added a few more birds and then due to a unusually... Read More »

Walking in Southern Catalonia –...

Posted on Dec 16 2010 | 1 Comment
Walking in Southern Catalonia – La Moleta and Wild Ibex Date of walk: Fri 10th Dec Temperture in Tortosa: 16C Mountain Temp: approx 13C Wind: N 3-6km/h This is the first walk we chose from the new walking guidebook for Southern Catalunya -find it page 76 – Walk 9. The drive... Read More »

Barn Owls at the Ebro Delta

Posted on Dec 13 2010 | No Comments
Barn Owls at the Ebro Delta Family photo! It was a stroke of luck that just before I turned off my computer on Saturday night I had a last peek at Facebook and noticed Cristian Jensen’s update: Sunday morning they were going to be ringing Barn... Read More »

30 Self-guided Walks in Southern Cat...

Posted on Dec 11 2010 | 3 Comments
30 Self-guided Walks in Southern Catalonia Mountain Walking in Southern Catalunya The mountain ranges of Tarragona offer fantastic walking. But it’s a secret! You wouldn’t know it by looking at most guidebooks because the area is barely mentioned.  Once... Read More »

Dancing with Devils -The Catalan Cor...

Posted on Jul 31 2010 | No Comments
Dancing with Devils -The Catalan Correfoc It was our first Fiesta Mayor in Catalonia. 10 days of party and entertainment and tonight there was to be something called a “Correfoc”. There was an air of anticipation as we stood waiting with the crowds.... Read More »

Three Visions, One World – The...

Posted on Jun 22 2010 | No Comments
Three Visions, One World – The Mora Morisca “Three Visions, One World” is the slogan associated with the Mora Morisca festival held each year  in Mora d’Ebre. I love the Morisca! It has to be one of my favourite weekends! Banners flutter across the... Read More »


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