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Expedition XV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier

Last June we did The Expedition XV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier. It was a 11 days long trip to Atlas Mountains, 4×4 driving, trekking…around the Massif of the Jbel Ayachi, in the Eastern most area of Atlas Mountain. This time, we saw three Lammergeiers (or Bearded vultures): one borned this year, and the other two, between two and three years old. It is a very good new, as confirm the breeding of the specie in this area, being...

25 Aug 2013

Expedition to Sahara – March 2013

10 Apr 2013

Expedition XIV Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier

Road to Morocco to continue the Lammergeier conservation programme. Our objective this time- Tobkal Natural Park, where we hoped to identify territories, nests, and most importantly, evidence of species reproduction. This time we were delighted to share the company of French biologist Fabrice Couzin, and his four-legged friend, Isli. Fabrice has excellent knowledge of the area having lived in Morocco for over 30 years during which time he has compiled an extensive data base of Moroccan fauna and flora. Over...

22 Jun 2012

Ringing Kestrel and Jackdaw

Together with friends and colleagues Iberus Medioambiente, Sierra-Trek spent a day ringing birds from collonies of these two species. An initiative started in 2008 to deepen an understanding of the biology of these species with respect to birth rate, colony size, and dispersion. During the course of the day we were able to ring some 21 Kestrel chicks from 6 nests, and a further 5 Jackdaw chicks from 3 nests in two seperate location near our base in Ubeda. Follow...

10 Jun 2012

Andalucia Bird Society Field Meeting at Andujar Natural Park. 31 st March 2012

We watched two lynx: one feasting on fresh rabbit and then moving off a little way to bask in the sun. Then in the afternoon, we watched another one, obviously well-fed, lying stretched out in a shady spot. A privileged sighting over a period of about three hours! There was a Red deer carcase nearby on which two lynx had been feeding for a couple of days. Adjusting vantage point, we were able to see the carcase and the lynx...

1 Apr 2012

Expedition XIII Morocco: in search of the Lammergeier

This November, Sierra-trek and Iberus Medioambiente have carried out the XIII expedition to Morocco in search of the last remaining breeding pairs of Lammergeier in North-West Africa. After ten days exploration of the high Atlas Mountains, we were able to locate a juevenile of 4 years, in pursuit of a Golden eagle in an attempt to rob it of its prey. Important data which allows us to confirm the presence of the species in this particular area. Eleven years on...

21 Nov 2011

EXPEDITION XII MOROCCO: IN SEARCH OF THE LAMMERGEIER

From 24th June to 2nd July, 2011, Expedition XII to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco was carried out. The objective – to find breeding pairs of Lammergeier ( Gypaetus Barbatus ). A ten-year-old project, working for the conservation of this endangered species in the north of Africa. Another year, and IBERUS MEDIOAMBIENTE and SIERRA-TREK continue to explore the AtlasMountains, registering valuable information about the status of Lammergeier populations.

5 Jul 2011

Sierra-Trek at FIO (Extremadura Birdwatching Fair)

Spain’s most important birdwatching fair brought together people from all over Spain and beyond. Sierra-trek’s José Luis Sanchez Balsera gave a short conference to an assembled audience, outlining the work we are coordinating in Jaen on the horse-shoe Lagoon. The fair also gave us a great opportunity to do business, meet up and “chew the fat” with old friends, as well as make some new ones. In short, a great weekend in a really interesting part of Spain.

3 Mar 2011

Sierra-Trek at FITUR

Above, left to right: Mercedes Rubio Chaves (Ubeda City Council), Sierra-trek’s Keith Dalton and Jose luis Sanchez Balsera, and Marcelino Sanchez (Mayor of Ubeda). Madrid – 19/02/2011. Sierra-trek presents our project for the recuperation and conservation of La Laguna de Herradura (The Horse-shoe Lagoon)...

8 Feb 2011

“Sierra-Trekking” through Sierra Mágina – Day 2

More trekking in and around the sierra.

7 Dec 2010

IN SEARCH OF THE LAMMERGEIER IN MOROCCO – EXPEDITION XI

Sierra-Trek’s Jose Luis Sanchez Balsera is invited to add his considerable ID skills to an international party of ornithologists by Alto Alas conservation group to go in search of the Lammergeier in Morroco. On 23 October, 2010, the ten-day journey set out from Spain, crossed the straits, and headed down to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, and then on to lands skirting the edge of The Sahara. On this occasion, although we encountered an impressive array of wildlife, there...

1 Dec 2010

The w.w.t. (Wildfowl & Wetland Trust) Visit Guadalén reservoirs and Giribaile – Day 3

Friday 19 November. Last day of Matthew Simpson’s visit to Ubeda. Today we went to see two reservoirs north of the city. Reservoir and Giribaile Guadalén. Two important wetlands, where we can find a diverse bird community.Waders such as Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, stilts. Ducks such as the spoon, Mallard, Gadwall, teal. For several years, you may also see an exotic bird that has found ideal conditions to settle here. Nile goose. There is a small group that almost certainly from a nearby farm from which...

19 Nov 2010

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