Andalucia bird watching tours, Spain
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Tourism can play a vital role in conservation and it is up to all of us to be seen acting in a responsible manner. We are also committed to conservation, animal and avian welfare and environmental protection.
We strive to re-cycle as much as we can from all our household and office waste. Glass, paper, cardboard and plastic are separated, and taken to our local town containers. Inkjet cartridges from printers, batteries are also saved for safe disposal. We are also aware of saving electricity and water and when we need to purchase new electrical appliances we consider the ecological implications. Wherever possible we buy bio-diesel fuel for our vehicles.
Guides are active members of Los Amigos de la laguna de La Janda. The area known as La Janda is a huge agricultural area in southern Cadiz province, that was once one of the biggest lakes and wetlands in Europe and has been drained since the middle of the last century. This environmental protection hope to recover a substantial piece of this land and return it to its natural state, which would inevitably lead to even more wildlife returning to this rich area. After all, the geographical location is perfect for migratory birds stopping off to feed on the Strait of Gibraltar.
It's worth considering not so long ago, Northern Bald Ibis and Marsh Owl nested and bred in the La Janda area. The populations of Red-knobbed Coot, Glossy Ibis, Common Crane, Great Bustard, Purple Swamphen, Water Rail, Small Button Quail, Ballion's, Little and Spotted Crake were very healthy. Other animals such as Roe Deer, Otters and Iberian Lynx made it their home. Wild Boar, Wild Goats, moved across the islands and marsh reed beds in timeless fashion. Today it is still a rich natural wildlife area with quality birding, but it could be fantastic if it was given some form of protective status by the government.
Community
Eco tourism is something we strive to maintain at the highest possible levels. It means quite simply, responsible travel to natural areas while conserving the environment and sustaining the well-being of local people. Ours are especially aimed at responsible clients who wish to participate in environmentally friendly, low-impact nature tourism.
We use local services on day tours, which is beneficial for clients travel appreciation and the local communities who learn about environmental issues and stimulate interest through contact. We strive to encourage rural communities to protect natural assets where in some cases the extensive hunting and slaughter of birds is totally unnecessary. We only use local hotels not ones owned by companies abroad.
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