Birdwatching Tours in the Alpujarras

Golden Oriole - Oriolus oriolus

After spending the winter months in tropical Africal the Golden Oriole returns to our region to breed in late spring. With superb bright yellow and black plumage it is one of Southern Spain's most flamboyant birds and always towards the top of birdwatchers must-see lists. Often found in patches of dense woodland with leafy, ariy trees the Golden Oriole nonetheless nests close to Lanjaron and provides frequent sightings through the summer season.

 

Present in the region - April - September

 

Contact

Birdwatch Alpujarras

birds@spanishhighs.co.uk

Lanjarón, Granada, Spain

Ian Williams +34 648 787 402
Kiersten Rowland +34 636 341 609

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Lanjaron Webcam

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News

05/11/2009 09:53

Birdlist October 2009. Some spectacular sightings this month, with Griffon Vultures taking centre stage. Don't forget the blog for all the latest news....

Griffon Vulture 05/10, 30/10 Peregrine Falcon Sparrowhawk Kestrel Booted Eagle Golden Eagle        ...

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