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Birds of Spain
Wildlife Photography birding
by Jesús Contreras, founder of:
Almeria - a Birding Paradise
Birds of Spain: Almeria is a Birding paradise, ideal for a birdwatching holiday. The province counts on many Natural Spaces, declared as 'Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA)', such as the
Natural Park of Cabo de Gata - Nijar
or the
Desert of Tabernas.
Greater Flamingo and other water birds in the Wetlands of Almeria
The coast of Almeria counts on many wetlands, such as 'Punta Entinas', salt marshes 'Cerrillos', Ponds of 'La Cañada de las Norias', wetland 'Albuferas de Adra' and salt marshes of Cabo de Gata. Greater Flamingos and other water birds inhabit the numerous wetlands of Almeria as well as the salt marshes where they can eat shrimp, algae, and other small creatures that live in shallow water.