Maalie in Spain
Maalie is about to set of for a ten-day bird-ringing expedition in the forests and swamps of the Coto Doñana, Andalucia, in Southern Spain. Here are some pictures taken during his last visits to the region.
The small town of El Rocio is the centre of activity
Dry areas are dominated by "umbrella pines", from which "pine nuts" are gathered
The "Marismas" - the wetlands of the Guadalquivir River Delta, south of Seville, where most of the research will be undertaken.
posted by Maalie at 5:32 pm
17 Comments:
This sounds so exciting. Can't wait to see this year's pics!
So envious, I was thinking about Andalucia only today, enjoy!
Mmm. I wish I was there too.
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Is this anywhere nigh to Valencia: The city El Cid defended Spain from the Moorish hoards?
I hope you have a pleasant visit.
Via con Dios.
MAte- this brings back fond memories and some intense one s too- I still remember being shell shocked at arriving and seeing all the australian gum trees and smelling them in the air!
But see the vultures and nightjars, and the castle and sharing a beer! Top Stuff!
Top stuff indeed Simon. I can also remember you wingeing about the Spanish food!
yes... there is NO doubt in my mind that spanish food is CRAP.
Having said that:- the biological significance of the area is very much in the top 10 in the world and so I appreciate it very much.. not to mention it was Jim's retirement bash.......and therefore remains in my mind AND i would re visit...
I wish i can go and see spain .. You travel a lot indeed.. Love the pics... Take Care
Beautiful pics. Hope it's going well for you there, and that you're enjoying warm enough weather.
Spanish food crap???? Wash your mouth out Simon!
Olives, goats cheese, pine nuts, paella, wine and oh so much, much more!
What does Australia give us?
Kangaroo chops!
UM.. I dont know- Australia is a direct result of england///
I look forward to hearing all about it.
Andalucia, the name alone makes one want to go and explore the country!
Re SIMON and food from Australia:
I love Australian Shiraz wine and dried apricots and ginger, the best in the whole wide world.
yes its not too bad merisi!
Thanks for your comments everyone. I am having a great time in Andalucia and look forward to telling you all about it in more deatil next week when I am home.
Maalie, hope your blog is back soon. Just popped by to say hi and let you know I'm back to doing my Word Imperfect blog at last. Hope to see you there.
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