Helen had to visit Madrid for work, and since she still needs a couple of species in Spain we used the occasion to visit the steppes around Belchite for short weekend trip.
Category Archives: Europe
Madrid [2015]
When checking the flight to Brazil we found an option with excellent flight times, but with a long lay-over in Madrid on the way there. This provided an opportunity to try for Spanish Imperial Eagle a lifer for Helen.
Bayern [2014]
After reading a report by other Dutch Birders in 2011 (see literature) we formed the idea to copy their trip for a long weekend of snow, german beer and a couple of lifers. We decided to go there during Easter and were joined by Marten Hornsveld and Vivian Jacobs.
Portugal [2011]
A short (family) trip to Portugal with some nice birding on the side.
Sweden [2011]
Spring weekend trip around Uppsala (Sweden), mainly in search of owls.
Eurasian Pygmy Owl
Great Grey Owl
Ural Owl
Three-toed woodpecker
Siberian jay
Penguinbirding 