URDAIBAI
Reserve URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER
Digital magazine
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A spectacular snowfall Bird Center – An amazing film set Naturimagen 2018 Black-headedgull: Swedish connection
Year 2018
Urdaibai Reserve Digital Magazine Gautegiz Arteaga (Bizkaia) Issue No. 5 ISSN: 2530-8793
EDITING Urdaibai Bird Elkartea ADDRESS Orueta 7, (Bizkaia)
Center,
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Gautegiz
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Zientzi
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Arteaga
TELEPHONE 94 625 11 57
EMAIL birdcenter@birdcenter.org WEB-PAG www.birdcenter.org
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Urdaibai Reserve Digital Magazine Gautegiz Arteaga (Bizkaia) Issue No. 5 ISSN: 2530-8793
EDITING Urdaibai Bird Elkartea ADDRESS Orueta 7, (Bizkaia)
Center,
48314
Aranzadi
Gautegiz
04
Zientzi
06
Arteaga
TELEPHONE 94 625 11 57
EMAIL birdcenter@birdcenter.org WEB-PAG www.birdcenter.org
Collaborators:
TEXT Urdaibai Bird Center
PHOTOGRAPHS Urdaibai Bird Center. COVER Urdaibai Bird Center. (Stonechat) DESIGN Urdaibai Bird Center
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Summary 06. URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER 08. An amazing film set 18. Tourism | 20. Bisitarien errekorra. | 24. BirdFlyway. La Nava natural area . 28. Photo and video workshops: Naturimagen Urdaibai.
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42. THE URDAIBAI RESERVE 44. A spectacular snowfall. 60. Discover the biodiversity | The Yellow Forest Jelly 68. Did you know that..? | Road kill 76. A special place in Urdaibai | Txatxaramendi Island. 84. The Reserve in pictures 100. LOOKING BACK 102. Bermeo. 106. INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS 108. Antxeta mokogorria, Suediako konexioa.
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Summary 06. URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER 08. An amazing film set 18. Tourism | 20. Bisitarien errekorra. | 24. BirdFlyway. La Nava natural area . 28. Photo and video workshops: Naturimagen Urdaibai.
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42. THE URDAIBAI RESERVE 44. A spectacular snowfall. 60. Discover the biodiversity | The Yellow Forest Jelly 68. Did you know that..? | Road kill 76. A special place in Urdaibai | Txatxaramendi Island. 84. The Reserve in pictures 100. LOOKING BACK 102. Bermeo. 106. INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS 108. Antxeta mokogorria, Suediako konexioa.
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An amazing film set
“Presunto culpable” filming
For a few days this winter, The Urdaibai Bird Center became a huge film set for the new series, ´Presunto Culpable´, which is produced by Atresmedia Television.
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An amazing film set
“Presunto culpable” filming
For a few days this winter, The Urdaibai Bird Center became a huge film set for the new series, ´Presunto Culpable´, which is produced by Atresmedia Television.
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The Center is full of production equipment and the sound of the clapper board can be heard amidst the hustle and bustle of the actors.
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The Center is full of production equipment and the sound of the clapper board can be heard amidst the hustle and bustle of the actors.
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Miguel Angel Muñoz and Carol Rovira, two actors from the series can be seen in front of the Center. Miguel plays the part of `Jon Arestegui´ and Carol´s character is a biologist called `Maite Otxoa´. She works in the Urdaibai Bird Center. Alongside the actors is one of the directors, Menna Fité.
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Miguel Angel Muñoz and Carol Rovira, two actors from the series can be seen in front of the Center. Miguel plays the part of `Jon Arestegui´ and Carol´s character is a biologist called `Maite Otxoa´. She works in the Urdaibai Bird Center. Alongside the actors is one of the directors, Menna Fité.
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Carol Rovira playing the part of a biologist
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Carol Rovira playing the part of a biologist
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Tourism
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Tourism
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Record of visitors
Visits
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37.105
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Urdaibai Bird Center has achieved another record number of visitors. The 2016 total of 34.280 people is a 22.34% increase on the previous count.
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Origin Basque Country and Navarre Spanish state
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Record of visitors
Visits
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37.105
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Urdaibai Bird Center has achieved another record number of visitors. The 2016 total of 34.280 people is a 22.34% increase on the previous count.
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Others
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Saint James´ Way in the World of Birds BirdFlyway is run by the Urdaibai Bird Center. It is a new type of ecotourism. By participating you will follow the birds on their migratory journey across Europe and visit the network of centers that make up the route. You will get to know the natural areas, culture and heritage of each place. As you complete each stage, your BirdFlyway Passport will be stamped. Let´s take a look at one of the destinations on the route. 22
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Saint James´ Way in the World of Birds BirdFlyway is run by the Urdaibai Bird Center. It is a new type of ecotourism. By participating you will follow the birds on their migratory journey across Europe and visit the network of centers that make up the route. You will get to know the natural areas, culture and heritage of each place. As you complete each stage, your BirdFlyway Passport will be stamped. Let´s take a look at one of the destinations on the route. 22
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Photos: La Nava Natural Area
La Nava Natural Area
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Photos: La Nava Natural Area
La Nava Natural Area
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The Nava Lagoon covers 410 hectares, which is approximately 10% of the original Mar de Campos. It is of unquestionable importance in terms of its flora and fauna. For this reason, it is an SCI (Site of Community Importance) and an SPA (Special Protection Area) in the Nature 2000 Network. In addition to this, La Nava has been included on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance since 2002.
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La Nava Valladolid Madrid
Join in! Discover one of the most important inland wetlands in Spain.
Tourism
Photos: La Nava Natural Area
Tierra de Campos is a large flat area which falls between Leon, Zamora, Valladolid and Burgos. The capital of the region is Palencia. In the past there was a huge lagoon stretching thousands of hectares in this zone. It was called Mar de Campos. However, it was reclaimed for human use in 1968. What had once been the most important inland wetlands in northern Spain subsequently disappeared. In 1990 a recovery project was set up by various local authorities, ecology groups and farmers. The new Nava lagoon is the result of their work.
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The Nava Lagoon covers 410 hectares, which is approximately 10% of the original Mar de Campos. It is of unquestionable importance in terms of its flora and fauna. For this reason, it is an SCI (Site of Community Importance) and an SPA (Special Protection Area) in the Nature 2000 Network. In addition to this, La Nava has been included on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance since 2002.
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URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER
Bilbo
Leรณn
La Nava Valladolid Madrid
Join in! Discover one of the most important inland wetlands in Spain.
Tourism
Photos: La Nava Natural Area
Tierra de Campos is a large flat area which falls between Leon, Zamora, Valladolid and Burgos. The capital of the region is Palencia. In the past there was a huge lagoon stretching thousands of hectares in this zone. It was called Mar de Campos. However, it was reclaimed for human use in 1968. What had once been the most important inland wetlands in northern Spain subsequently disappeared. In 1990 a recovery project was set up by various local authorities, ecology groups and farmers. The new Nava lagoon is the result of their work.
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Photo, video and observation workshops. 28
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Photo, video and observation workshops. 28
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In March we organized a weekend of workshops in the Center and its surroundings. Focusing on nature photography and video, the series of talks and practical sessions came under the title NATURIMAGEN URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER At talks given by well known nature photographers, participants gained an insight into the different techniques, ideas and methods of each one. In addition, the speakers gave personal accounts of their experiences in this fascinating field. In the practical sessions that followed, participants were able to get hands on experience of different optical equipment. Putting into practice techniques gathered in the talks, they went on to take photos around the Urdaibai Bird Center. These were later included in a slideshow. It was a wonderful learning experience for all who took part.
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In March we organized a weekend of workshops in the Center and its surroundings. Focusing on nature photography and video, the series of talks and practical sessions came under the title NATURIMAGEN URDAIBAI BIRD CENTER At talks given by well known nature photographers, participants gained an insight into the different techniques, ideas and methods of each one. In addition, the speakers gave personal accounts of their experiences in this fascinating field. In the practical sessions that followed, participants were able to get hands on experience of different optical equipment. Putting into practice techniques gathered in the talks, they went on to take photos around the Urdaibai Bird Center. These were later included in a slideshow. It was a wonderful learning experience for all who took part.
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Antonio Atienza hizketan
Those who attended enjoyed listening to speakers share their experiences and knowledge in a simple and interesting way. Antonio Atienza shows slides during his talk.
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Antonio Atienza hizketan
Those who attended enjoyed listening to speakers share their experiences and knowledge in a simple and interesting way. Antonio Atienza shows slides during his talk.
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Canon
Olympus Sigma A range of optical equipment made by different companies.
Kowa Fujifilm
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Swarovski
Foto Samar
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Canon
Olympus Sigma A range of optical equipment made by different companies.
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Participants trying out different telescopes, cameras, lenses and binoculars.
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Participants trying out different telescopes, cameras, lenses and binoculars.
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No nature photography course would be complete without a trip to the hide.
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No nature photography course would be complete without a trip to the hide.
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Are you a company?
ALLIANCE PROGRAMME URDAIBAI RESERVE Be part of the green view Consult our programme here: www.birdcenter.org
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Are you a company?
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The Urdaibai Reserve
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The Urdaibai Reserve
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In a grey winter, characterized by low temperatures and heavy rainfall, the spectacular snowfall was a memorable event. It was very unusual to see some areas covered in a beautiful white blanket of snow.
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Spectacular snowfall
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In a grey winter, characterized by low temperatures and heavy rainfall, the spectacular snowfall was a memorable event. It was very unusual to see some areas covered in a beautiful white blanket of snow.
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Spectacular snowfall
Spectacular snowfall
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Snow even settled on the coast, creating stunning scenes like this one of the Urdaibai Bird Center and its surroundings.
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Snow even settled on the coast, creating stunning scenes like this one of the Urdaibai Bird Center and its surroundings.
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Many birds which were wintering here were surprised by the snow. However, they were not unduly affected as they are hardy creatures and the extreme conditions did not last long.
In winter the reed bunting can be seen in areas near the marsh. Although it is not present in great numbers, it is fairly common.
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Many birds which were wintering here were surprised by the snow. However, they were not unduly affected as they are hardy creatures and the extreme conditions did not last long.
In winter the reed bunting can be seen in areas near the marsh. Although it is not present in great numbers, it is fairly common.
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The stunning hawfinch was one of the stars of the winter. This strong billed beauty is not common here. However, this winter it could be observed in almost all types of habitat in Urdaibai.
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The stunning hawfinch was one of the stars of the winter. This strong billed beauty is not common here. However, this winter it could be observed in almost all types of habitat in Urdaibai.
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Coming from the far north, this lovely brambling is looking for food in the snowy grass. The presence of these delightful birds was a welcome sight for everyone visiting the Center throughout the winter.
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Coming from the far north, this lovely brambling is looking for food in the snowy grass. The presence of these delightful birds was a welcome sight for everyone visiting the Center throughout the winter.
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A poor robin that was not used to the snow is seen huddled up against the cold. It is trying to maintain body heat by puffing up its feathers. Once the snow had disappeared the robin quickly returned to its customary frenetic pace.
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A poor robin that was not used to the snow is seen huddled up against the cold. It is trying to maintain body heat by puffing up its feathers. Once the snow had disappeared the robin quickly returned to its customary frenetic pace.
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A group of wigeon and teal float in the freezing water. Luckily, they were able continue looking for food as the lagoon did not ice over.
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A group of wigeon and teal float in the freezing water. Luckily, they were able continue looking for food as the lagoon did not ice over.
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This gorgeous spoonbill displays the beautiful crest on its head. Soon it will be breeding time and the bird needs to look its best. Using a filtering method to search for food in the water, the spoonbill was unaffected by the snowfall as the lagoon did not freeze.
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This gorgeous spoonbill displays the beautiful crest on its head. Soon it will be breeding time and the bird needs to look its best. Using a filtering method to search for food in the water, the spoonbill was unaffected by the snowfall as the lagoon did not freeze.
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Tremella mesenterica The yellow forest jelly
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Discover the biodiversity
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Tremella mesenterica The yellow forest jelly
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This strange but rather lovely fungus is gelatinous in both appearance and texture. It is a parasite which lives on fungus whose function is to break down dead wood in the forest.
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This strange but rather lovely fungus is gelatinous in both appearance and texture. It is a parasite which lives on fungus whose function is to break down dead wood in the forest.
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Although it can be seen all year round, the yellow forest jelly is most common in the autumn and winter. It grows on dead branches which have fallen to the ground. Many types of forest are home to this curious fungus, including those of oak and Holm oak.
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Although it can be seen all year round, the yellow forest jelly is most common in the autumn and winter. It grows on dead branches which have fallen to the ground. Many types of forest are home to this curious fungus, including those of oak and Holm oak.
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Like many fungus, the yellow forest jelly is of no particular culinary interest. However, it plays a vital role in the ecosystem of the forests.
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Like many fungus, the yellow forest jelly is of no particular culinary interest. However, it plays a vital role in the ecosystem of the forests.
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Did you know that… …many wild animals are run over by cars every year? We take very little notice of this terrible occurrence. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and a whole list of invertebrates suffer the consequences of our need to travel by car.
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Did you know that… …many wild animals are run over by cars every year? We take very little notice of this terrible occurrence. Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and a whole list of invertebrates suffer the consequences of our need to travel by car.
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A house sparrow which was run over while it was eating the remains of a snack someone had dropped.
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A house sparrow which was run over while it was eating the remains of a snack someone had dropped.
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A beautiful tawny owl lies dead at the roadside having been hit by a car. It simply wanted to find a small rodent to eat but it met a terrible end.
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A beautiful tawny owl lies dead at the roadside having been hit by a car. It simply wanted to find a small rodent to eat but it met a terrible end.
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A barn owl which was mown down at dusk as it hunted a mouse for dinner.. A toad which was squashed as it made its way to a small stream in which to mate.
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Mammals
A beech marten killed as it was crossing the road. Its natural agility was not enough to protect it from the cruelty of the car.
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Amphibians
Reptiles
A spectacular Aesculapian snake, whose love of warm road surfaces unfortunately led to its death
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A barn owl which was mown down at dusk as it hunted a mouse for dinner.. A toad which was squashed as it made its way to a small stream in which to mate.
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Mammals
A beech marten killed as it was crossing the road. Its natural agility was not enough to protect it from the cruelty of the car.
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Amphibians
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A spectacular Aesculapian snake, whose love of warm road surfaces unfortunately led to its death
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A special place in Urdaibai.
Txatxarramendi Island
Txatxarramendi Island is right the middle of the Urdaibai River. It provides a stunning viewpoint over the water.
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A special place in Urdaibai.
Txatxarramendi Island
Txatxarramendi Island is right the middle of the Urdaibai River. It provides a stunning viewpoint over the water.
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BERMEO
Sukarrieta GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA
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From the island there is an excellent view upriver and also of Laida beach and the Holm oak forests on Atxarre.
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Sukarrieta GAUTEGIZ ARTEAGA
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From the island there is an excellent view upriver and also of Laida beach and the Holm oak forests on Atxarre.
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Common Firecrest
The island is home to an interesting community of forest birds thanks to the maturity of the trees which grow there. Among the many species that can be observed in this wonderful place are the blue tits, great tits and the every busy firecrests.
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Common Firecrest
The island is home to an interesting community of forest birds thanks to the maturity of the trees which grow there. Among the many species that can be observed in this wonderful place are the blue tits, great tits and the every busy firecrests.
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On Txatxaramendi Island there is a botanical garden and all the trees in it are labeled. Among the 25 species that can be seen in the garden are the strawberry tree, the false olive, the mastic and the Mediterranean buckthorn.
A bay tree growing between the limestone rocks which make up the island.
A strawberry tree with its identification plaque.
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On Txatxaramendi Island there is a botanical garden and all the trees in it are labeled. Among the 25 species that can be seen in the garden are the strawberry tree, the false olive, the mastic and the Mediterranean buckthorn.
A bay tree growing between the limestone rocks which make up the island.
A strawberry tree with its identification plaque.
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The Reserve in images
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The Reserve in images
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Orueta marsh looking lovely as the snow falls.
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Orueta marsh looking lovely as the snow falls.
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A typical farmhouse environment blanketed with snow.
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A typical farmhouse environment blanketed with snow.
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A holly tree is laden not only with its bright red fruit, but also with a thick layer of powdery snow.
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A holly tree is laden not only with its bright red fruit, but also with a thick layer of powdery snow.
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A spectacular curtain of rain hangs beneath a huge storm cloud
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A spectacular curtain of rain hangs beneath a huge storm cloud
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This winter the rivers were swollen due to the continual rainfall.
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This winter the rivers were swollen due to the continual rainfall.
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San Miguel EreĂąozar Chapel outlined against an incredible moon. This winter the phenomenon known as the super red moon produced a truly memorable sight.
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San Miguel EreĂąozar Chapel outlined against an incredible moon. This winter the phenomenon known as the super red moon produced a truly memorable sight.
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Looking Back
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The image shows the port of Bermeo at the beginning of the 20th Century. In it, the first steam boats can be seen alongside the more traditional sailing and rowing boats.
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Bermeo at the beginning of the 20th Century
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The image shows the port of Bermeo at the beginning of the 20th Century. In it, the first steam boats can be seen alongside the more traditional sailing and rowing boats.
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Bermeo at the beginning of the 20th Century
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Current day pleasure boats in the port
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Bermeo 2018
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Current day pleasure boats in the port
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Bermeo 2018
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Incredible journeys
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Incredible journeys
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Black headed gull: Swedish connection
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Black headed gull: Swedish connection
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Black headed gull: Swedish connection
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Every winter our feathered friends from northern Europe turn up for their annual meeting on the bridge in Renteria, Gernika. They are never late. These friends are the black- headed gulls and everyday they pose on the railing over the river as if waiting for their picture to be taken. At first sight they appear to be simple seagulls but many of them hide interesting secrets about their incredible journeys from their breeding grounds to their wintering quarters in Urdaibai.
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Every winter our feathered friends from northern Europe turn up for their annual meeting on the bridge in Renteria, Gernika. They are never late. These friends are the black- headed gulls and everyday they pose on the railing over the river as if waiting for their picture to be taken. At first sight they appear to be simple seagulls but many of them hide interesting secrets about their incredible journeys from their breeding grounds to their wintering quarters in Urdaibai.
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Two years ago we found out that there was a very special individual amongst them. Having seen that the bird in question was wearing a metallic ring, we made a concerted team effort and managed to get a close up photo.
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Two years ago we found out that there was a very special individual amongst them. Having seen that the bird in question was wearing a metallic ring, we made a concerted team effort and managed to get a close up photo.
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Black headed gull: Swedish connection
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MALMĂ–
URDAIBAI
From the information we obtained, we discovered that the bird had been ringed as a chick in 2005 in Malmo, Sweden. We can imagine, therefore, that over 12 years this gull has been living and travelling all around Europe and further afield. It has journeyed thousands and thousands of miles to fulfil its objective; to survive, to mate and rear its chicks one more spring..
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From the information we obtained, we discovered that the bird had been ringed as a chick in 2005 in Malmo, Sweden. We can imagine, therefore, that over 12 years this gull has been living and travelling all around Europe and further afield. It has journeyed thousands and thousands of miles to fulfil its objective; to survive, to mate and rear its chicks one more spring..
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We wish our friend the best of luck. Come back next year and we will be waiting for you!
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We wish our friend the best of luck. Come back next year and we will be waiting for you!
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INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS
Black headed gull: Swedish connection
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Enjoy the views of Urdaibai from home
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LIVE URDAIBAI
Webcam: Marshes of Gautegiz Arteaga
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Enjoy the views of Urdaibai from home
Live Webcam
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LIVE URDAIBAI
Webcam: Marshes of Gautegiz Arteaga
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Urdaibai Bird Center A special shop
Give Nature as a gift
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SHOP
Help the conservation of birds!
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Urdaibai Bird Center A special shop
Give Nature as a gift
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SHOP
Help the conservation of birds!
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