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You don't need to be an expert birder to contact a Pal.  Together you have love for nature, birds, new countries and learning.

These are serious birdwatchers willing to share their time to help you.  It is a privilege to contact them.  Your message should be respectful.

A Birding Pal does not charge a fee, however you should pay for their expenses, transportation costs, entrance fees, meals, etc.

Pals will answer your messages quickly, if they can.  You might select someone who is traveling, so write to more than one Pal, and be patient.  Let us know if someone doesn't answer and we'll check that everything is okay.

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DHenderson



Maps
ArrietaBizkaiaSpain


Available
Weekends / Wednesdays

Languages
English, Spanish, French, Basque
Note
I`m a secondary school teacher, married and have three children aged 14 to 22. Interested in helping visiting birders and showing them around
Area
Urdaibai / Santo/ Local hills
Interests
Nature: birdwatching photography, butterflies, politics, cinema, food

JFernandez



Maps
CandeledaAvilaSpain
Area


Available
anytime

Languages
English and Spanish
Note
I am a local birder and I can guarantee this is one of the best birding areas in Spain where you can find most of the iberian specialties with an outstanding landscape!

You will also enjoy the culture of the area with its delicious food and wine ;)
Area
Gredos mountain range, Valle del Tiatar, Arrocampo, Monfragüe

Area Birds
Great bustard, Iberian bluethroat, Spanish imperial eagle, bonelli´s eagle,…
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, swimming, stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, techAttend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swapParticipate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, classical, wine, beer

M



Maps
Alcazar de San JuanCiudad RealSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
There are many different swamps and ponds plenty of birds. This is an area very good for another birds and it is very entertaining place. Nature: birdwatching, love, photography, hiking, sport, swimming, Travel: train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, canoe, portage, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, outdoors, nature spot, beach, lake, ocean, architecture, shop, antique, swap Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, protest, competition Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer,

S.Shortt



Maps
UbedaJaenSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
I live in the town of Ubeda in the province of Jaen in Andalucia. Spain. The National Park of Andujar is a 75 minute drive. ( Many birds and mammals can be seen including raptors such as Black vulture and Imperial eagle, and if you are lucky the Iberian lynx). The Natural Park of Cazorla and Segura is a 60 minute drive ( Many birds and mammals can be seen including raptors such as griffon vultures and golden eagles, ibex and red deer. A project to reintroduce the Lammergeier is underway).

G.



Maps
PamplonaNavarraSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English, Basque, Dutch
Note
Navarra, the Pyrenees and the Ebro Valley are regions with a very high biodiversity, including birds: high mountain, cliffs, wetlands, forests, steppes, scrubland and much more can be visited here.
Area
Pyrenees, Ebro Valley

J.Suarez



Maps
Cadiz & El Puerto de Santa MariaAndaluci­a & CadizSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
More than 20 years in active contact with the Nature of my state. 10 years deeply involved in bird conservacy organizations. Skilled trekker and in managing activities in country side. My city is in the Area of the Natural Park "Bahia de Cadiz" a hotspot for waders and migrating birds to Africa
Area
Bahia de Cadiz

Area Birds
Waders, Waterfowl, Raptors

E.Amengual



Maps
PiedrahitaAvilaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
I've been birding since I was a child, I'm now 48. The Sierra de Gredos is a beautiful mountain area in central Spain with some excellent birding.
Area
Sierra de Gredos

J. Campos



Maps
MïlagaAndaluciaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Birds and plants in Andalucia region.

A. Sandoval



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MálagaMálagaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
English, Spanish
Note

G. Carbonell Agullï



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PeraladaGironaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
My area have marshes and sea cliffs of Cap de Creus Natural Park. In one day you can see a lot of species of ducks and seabirds.

E. Capella



Maps
CambrilsTarragonaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Catalan, English French
Note
I'm one world birdwatcher. I live in Cambrils 1 hour north from Delta de l'Ebre, the bigest wetland in Catalonia. In Cambrils in late winter early spring you can see the bigest world concentration of mediterranean gull.

S. Pinedo



Maps
NerpioAlbaceteSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Nerpio is a mountain area close to Murcia region and Andalucia (Jaen and Granada provinces). We are in Sierra del Segura Range. The main birds in the area are vulture species as Griffon Vulture, Egyptian Vulture and if you are very lucky Bearded Vulture. Other raptors as Booted Eagles, Short-toed Eagles, Peregrine Falcon and Golden Eagle, are quite common. In winter is a very good are to observe wintering species as Ring Ouzel, Siskin, Alpine Accentor, Citril Finch and thrushes species.The landscapes are amazing and in the municipality there are a net of bird observatories and marked paths.

J. Blanco



Maps
SevillaSevillaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
I am a ornithologist living in a very good area for birdwatchers.

M. Peris



Maps
Vilafranca del Penedïs/BarcelonaCataloniaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English, Italian
Note

O. Baena



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Parets del vallïsBarcelona/CataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English
Note
I'm a young birder from a small town near Bacelona. I know the most of the patches to birding in Catalonia to find C. diomedea, P. yelkouan and mauretanicus, G. barbatus, A. monachus, H. fasciatus, E. caeruleus, F. eleonorae, p. porphyrio, T. tetrax, L. audouinii, L. genei, C. glandarius, C. ruficollis, G. theklae, H. daurica, P. collaris, O. hispanica, O. leucura, M solitarius and saxatilis, S. hortensis, melanochephala, conscipillata, cantillans and undata, C. juncidis, a. melanopogon, M. nivallis, P. petronia, S. citrinella, E. cia ... and other speciallities from this small country, so attractives for birders of the north.

A. Comas



Maps
GironaCataloniaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English, French
Note

E. Badosa



Maps
Arenys de Mar/BarcelonaCataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English
Note
I'm a ringer and I know all the sites around Catalonia especilly Pyrenees and Ebro's Delta.

A. Rodrigo



Maps
Villafáfila, Arribes del DueroZamoraSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Note

I. Dies



Maps
ValenciaValenciaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note

O. Infante



Maps
SalamancaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

J. Ardaiz Ganuza



Maps
PamplonaNavarraSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Pitillas, Bardenas Reales and Pirineos occidentales.

X. Piñeiro



Maps
SanxenxoGaliciaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Note

D. Valverde



Maps
PyrineesCataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English, Italian
Note

L. Gustamante



Maps
BarcelonaCataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Catalan, Spanish some English
Note
I'm 40 years old, birdwatching from 82 and ringer for 10 years. Now I prefer only birdwatching. I know the Llobregat delta, 10Km from Barcelona and where you can find some Catalan specialities. I'm free on Sundays and some Saturdays. Perhaps my job give me time to go between the week, but with a charge. I can send you information where to bird watching.

R. Güera



Maps
Arenys de Mar, BarcelonaCataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

P. Alzina-Bilbeny



Maps
Arenys de Mar-BarcelonaCataloniaSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Catalan, Spanish English, French Italian
Note

F. Arce



Maps
SantanderCantabriaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Note

A. Rubio



Maps
ZaragozaAragonSpain


Available
Weekends, Monday to Friday after 5:00 PM

Languages
Spanish, English, German, Italian
Note
I am an engineer who enjoys travelling around the globe and loves nature, specially birds. I've been watching birds since chilhood, although since 2010 in a more intense way, as far as my profession and my dedication to my family permits. I'd love to help foreign birders to enjoy the amazing bird species found in Spain.
Area
Gallocanta Lake, River Ebro valley wetland&steppes, Pyrenees & Iberian mountains
Interests
Nature: Birdwatching, twitching, photography.
Travel: Walking, hiking, biking, long walk, backpack.
Visit: Tourist site, museum, restaurant, landscape view, traditions, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, tech.
Attend: Concert, live music.
Participate: Party, sports event, wine, beer, food.
Play: DIY making, Woodworking, cooking, sports.

J. Laborda



Maps
ZaragozaAragonSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English French
Note

F. Chiclana



Maps
Sevilla/CádizAndaluciaSpain


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Francisco Chiclana, graduated in natural sciences from the University of Granada, author of the book Where to watch birds in Donana, with first-hand knowledge and bird-tour leading experience in the region. A full-time naturalist, independent tour guide, he has been studying the birds of Donana and Western Andalucia, SW Spain, for many years and works on many of the projects that are being run in the area. He is also co-author of the Birds of the Province of Seville and a great traveler watching birds in several countries. For birding in Donana and its surroundings, please send a message to Francisco.

S. Xamubass



Maps
Costa del Sol, AndaluciaAlicanteSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

M. Peregrina



Maps
Costa del Sol, AndaluciaAlicanteSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

DEtherton



Maps
MalagaAndaluciaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Retired to Southern Spain and native English speaking. I have been birding for more years than I care to remember!
Area
Variable - estuary's, scrub, mountains.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, bus, car, biking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event, wine, beer,

MSALAS GARCIA



Maps
ALBACETEAlbaceteSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Area
Good area for steppe birds as Great and little bustards, sandgrouses, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, and there are some lagoons with Flamingos and other wildfowl as White-headed duck.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, b Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car.

K.Hackett



Maps
CardedeuHuescaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
I like meeting people from different places and cultures and enjoy chatting and sharing experiences, such as bird-watching.
Area
La Sotonera, Sierra de Guara.
Interests
Nature: bird-watching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car,train, biking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, architecture appreciation. Attend: concert, theatre, cinema, live music, sports event. Participate: night life, bar, rock, classical, wine, beer, social games.

EGil Costa



Maps
HuelvaHuelvaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, Travel: walking, hiking, long walk

NOrdax



Maps
BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car

LRowlands



Maps
Mora d'EbreTarragonaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Brit who fled the 9-5 and the grey skies of Northern England for a sunnier and freer life in Spain. We sustain ourselves with 2 holiday rental units which are part of our own home
Area
I live on the banks of the River Ebro, 30-40 minutes inland from the Costa Dorada. Great area for birders and nature-lovers. Within an hour from where I live I have the Ebro Delta wetlands to the south and the Lleida plains to the North with mountains and river valley in-between!
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, biking, long walk Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, Participate: night life, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, wine, beer,

DGiralt



Maps
SolsonaCataloniaSpain


Available


Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching

M. Rodriguez



Maps
Hoyo de ManzanaresMadridSpain


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English, French
Note
I am a keen amateur birdwatcher located in a small town 30km north Madrid and in driving distance of a number of good birding spots.

I am happy to provide local intel to birders visiting my local area and show them around. Not actually free at any time, but my working hours are flexible... with a bit of prewarning.
Area
Madrid, PN Montfrague and Extremadura, Hoces del Duraton, Lagunas de la Mancha, Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid

Area Birds
Spanish Imperial Eagle, Vultures, Bonellia's Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Bustards (Great, Little),Sandgrouses, Larks (Duponta's, Calandra, Short-toed), Citril Finch, Red-necked Nightjar, Warblers (Moustached, Spectacled, Orpheana), both Rock Thrushes, Wheatears (Black-Eared, Black), Roller, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Gull-billed Tern
Interests
birding, swimming, running, cycling, wine, beer

 
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Laury Grenon



Maps
MazaganAndaluciaSpain
Specific map


Company
Andalucia Nature Trips


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, French, Spanish
Birding Pal

Note
We are really enthusiastic to go birding anytime and keep amazed of the diversity and abundances of birds we can find on our territory! A day in Donana can be rewarded with a good species list between 70 and 100 species! We will accommodate our tour to you and what you wold like to see and do: photography, species' hunt... Let's have fun together and watch many birds!
Birding Pal

Area
Donana, Odiel Marshes, Strait of Gibraltar, Sierra Morena, Portuguese Algarve

Area Birds

Imperial Eagle, Black Stork, Cranes, Lesser Short-toed lark, Black vulture...
Birding Pal




David Warrington & Yanina Maggiotto



Maps
ValenciaMediterranean coastSpain

Company
Valencia Birding


Social Media
Facebook

Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Birding Pal

Note
Valencia Birding is operated by David Warrington and Yanina Maggiotto, both fluent English speaking professional birding guides. We design and provide tailor made guided birding day-trips and holidays for individuals, couples and small groups.

We are based in Valencia on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, an area that's extremely rich in habitat diversity.

Our trips range from single day trips to week long holidays, and are all designed specifically for the client, based on his or her wishes and priorities.

We also have a range of trips to bird photography hides for those who wish to dedicate time specifically to photography.

We never mix groups, preferring to focus on top levels of service and value.
Birding Pal

Area
Our range of trips and birding sites include coast, extensive wetlands, salt marshes, mountains, steppe, highland forest, desert and farmland. This diversity offers a great range of bird species, including Balearic and Yelkouan Shearwaters, White Headed Duck, Marbled Teal, Collared Pratincole, Short Toed Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Alpine Accentor, Great Bustard, Crested Tit, Bee Eater, Trumpeter Finch, Crane, Eagle Owl plus many, many more.

Area Birds

Balearic and Yelkouan Shearwaters, White Headed Duck, Marbled Teal, Collared Pratincole, Short Toed Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Alpine Accentor, Great Bustard, Crested Tit, Bee Eater, Trumpeter Finch, Crane, Eagle Owl ...plus a great variety of waders, terns and aquatic species.
Birding Pal




Vicent Esteller



Maps
Seville and AndalusiaAndalusiaSpain
Specific map


Company
Donana Wings


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish and English.
Note


I've been watching and studying birds for as long as I can remember.

To make my wish come true, to turn my passion into my way of life and share with my customers the Andalusian natural treasures I have created Donana Wings.

Discover with us all the typical birds of Southern Spain!
Area


Donana National Park, Sierra Morena, Grazalema Mountains, Strait of Gibraltar

Area Birds

Spanish Eagle, Iberian Magpie, Iberian Chiffchaff, Bald Ibis. All species that can be found in Southwestern Spain.
Interests


Professional birdwatching guide

Visit our web: www.donanawings.com
Mail: info@donanawings.com
Tel: + 34 690 34 08 31
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DonanaWings
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Daniel Roca



Maps
BarcelonaCataloniaSpain

Company
Catalonia Birding Experience


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan
Note


From the Pyrenees to the inland steppes and the coastal marshes, I have been birding in Catalonia for more than 25 years.

Are you visiting Barcelona and planning to go birding? Get a birding tour and simply enjoy the trip. I take care of all the details.

Visit my website and blog:
www.cataloniabirding.com
Email: info@cataloniabirding.com
Phone: 34+ 686 846 177

Contact me, I'll be happy to answer all your questions!
Area


Pyrenees, inland Steppes, Ebro Delta, Llobregat Delta, Garraf, Monegros, etc.

Area Birds

Wallcreeper, Little Bustard, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse. Four species of vulture. All species that can be found in the north-western Mediterranean region.
Interests


Professional birding guide





Manu Mojarro



Maps
HuelvaAndaluciaSpain
Specific map


Company
Wild Donana


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
Manu is a wildlife enthusiast almost since birth. Has years of experience as group leader and heritage expert, and has been organising professional birding and walking tours since 2004.

Due to his love for Nature, he founded the tour company Platalea and the non-profit organisation Brizna to preserve the local natural heritage.

However, his latest project is Wild Donana for a full-time dedication to lead birders and walkers from all over the world.
Area
Donana National Park, Odiel Marshes Biosphere Reserve, Sierra Morena and Tarifa

Area Birds

Iberian Magpie, Spanish Imperial Eagle, Iberian Grey Shrike, Iberian Chiffchaff
Interests
Birdwatching




Manuel Birding Tarifa



Maps
TarifaCadiz/AndaluciaSpain

Company
Birding Tarifa


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish and English
Note
Since he started to study Environmental Sciences in Huelva, Manuel has combined the university with volunteering for SEO Birdlife and Donana Biological Station, in addition to work like environmental educator in the Odiel Marshes. Later, in 2007 he got to be an Expert Ringer by the Donana Biological Station. Since 2012 he has been the head of Birding Tarifa and Manuel has worked as a zoology teacher at the Huelva University, has taught talks and courses for SEO Birdlife and worked in Donana National Park in several bird banding and tracking projects for the Andalusian Government and the Station Biological of Donana (Glossy Ibis, Spoonbill, Black Kites, Black necked Grebe? )
Area
Tarifa/Strait of Gibraltar/Cadiz/Donana/Morocco

Area Birds

Egyptian vulture, Bonelli's eagle, Spanish imperial eagle, Marbled duck...
Interests
Birdwatching




Guillermo Gonzalez



Maps
ArtenaraLas palmas de Gran CanariaSpain
Specific map


Company
Gran Canaria Sightseeing Ecotourism


Social Media
Facebook

Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Birding Pal

Note
Guillermo is an enthusiastic Canary Islands Official tour guide focused on Natural History, specially Birding, and archaeology. He worked four years as a birdwatching guide in the sourroundings of Donana National Park, and now he is working as a birding guide in Gran Canaria, knowing the birding hotspots, secrets, histories and curiosities of the island.

You will be able to enjoy the birds of the island and also the beauty of the environment in a private trip where you will see the birds that you want to see, and we adapt the route for you to maximize the joy of your experience!!
Birding Pal

Area
Pinewoods, Laurel Forest, Steppes, all included in the Canarian protected areas.

Area Birds

Fringilla polatzeki (only 350 birds in the whole world) Columba junoniae. All the endemics for the area and the island
Birding Pal




P. Licio

Maps
GandiaValenciaSpain

Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Pau Lucio is the main tour guide for all tours. Forestry Engineer and MSc. in Environmental Science, was born in Gandia (Valencia). He has collaborated with Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Slimbridge (UK) as a reserve warden. He has worked also as a warden in the coastal mountains of Gandia. Currently he is involved in conservation projects about bird migration and the importance of Spanish coastal wetlands. He is very keen on ringing and he is one of the members who runs the ringing station in Pego-Oliva Marsh Natural Park. He speaks Spanish (native tongue), Catalan and English.