Trip Reports

We’re proud to announce that Valencia Birding is now a Brand Ambassador and Official Partner of Kite Optics, specifically for their range of Image Stabilised optics. Why Kite Optics Image Stabilised Optics? Why Kite Optics and their range of image stabilised products?  Because, when I first tried their image stabilised binoculars, they simple blew my mind, and radically changed my birding forever.  I’d previously read articles and reviews, but once I had the binoculars in my hands and spent just a few minutes using them, I was sure that this is the future of birding.  Once the image stabilisation is…

Much of the second half of June and the month of July was largely devoted to the Osprey reintroduction project that Valencia Birding supports, more of which I’ll report on soon. As has been the case across much of Europe, Spain has been hit with some pretty severe heatwaves, so conditions have not been ideal for birding! However, as we approach mid August, the peak temperatures have begun to drop a little. Although we’re still very much in “summer mode”, the month of August represents in large part the beginning of “autumn” or post-nuptual migration for many birds. Therefore, it’s…

The past few weeks have been extremely busy, and have been spent with some lovely, interesting people from across Europe and the USA, on both day trips and multi-day birding holidays. Continue reading

The month of March was packed with trips principally to the region’s wetlands. I was delighted to spend time with clients from the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. I did a couple of single day trips for clients who arrived in Alicante on cruise ships and wanted to spend their time birding. I also enjoyed trips to the various wetlands of Valencia for clients who had chosen to base themselves in this elegant and historical city. One of Valencia’s many wetlands The month of March brough even more signs that spring is very much with us, with the Alicante…

As a new month dawns upon us, I’m taking a few moments to look back on February 2026, which although being unusually wet across the whole of Spain, spared our region the worst of the weather. We were fortunate to welcome some lovely people and to enjoy some memorable birding experiences together. A Busy Month Around Alicante & Valencia The month began with a multi-day trip for a group from the UK, taking in the diverse habitats of both Valencia and Alicante. I also had the pleasure to meet a wonderful couple from the English Midlands with their teenaged grandson…

Our blog and social media accounts have been quiet for a few months. The reason for that is that our daughter Alya suddenly came into the world in late September – two months before she was expected. There were some sudden and serious complications which resulted in the premature birth, but after a few weeks in an incubator and thanks to the excellent care provided by the health professionals at San Juan de Alicante hospital, we were able to bring her home in November. She’s doing great, growing fast and doing what babies do! Mum suffered some problems but I’m…