Micro documentaries about animals
In some of those beaches that are now few and far between, with a bit of patience and luck, we can still encounter the small and elusive Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus), wandering about as it carries out its endless tasks, like a tiny and restless shorebird “roadrunner.” On what I call “My Beach,” although in … Continue reading Kentish plover, the last inhabitant of the beach
Curiosity is defined by the RAE as the desire to know or find out what does not concern us or the vice that leads someone to inquire into what should not matter to them. Reproachable acts with malicious connotations, probably formally defined in times when freedom of thought and action were not well-regarded and posed … Continue reading Papilio machaon. Swallowtail butterfly or fennel butterfly
Walking among the remains of the Caneliñas whaling factory is to walk among ruins of industrial archaeology that exude sadness. In this cove in the parish of Ameixenda, seven kilometers southeast of Cee (A Coruña), stood the largest whale processing factory on the Iberian Peninsula, the longest-running in Spain, and the last to close in … Continue reading Caneliñas whaling factory
In the first guide to amphibians and reptiles I managed to get hold of to carry with me on my river excursions, the gallipato (Pleurodeles waltl) occupied a tiny space. The truth is that it was a very brief and humble guide, one you could get in the offices of certain agencies simply in exchange … Continue reading Of Gallipatos and Oxen
They have a preference for purple flowers in different shades, and it is very likely that at some point we have seen them quickly flying around bougainvilleas, blue plumbago, or buddleias in any garden, or among the abundant viper’s bugloss that can be found in open fields. We are talking about hummingbird moths, beautiful lepidopterans … Continue reading Hummingbird moths
I always feel a certain contained emotion before every dive. This time it was the Atlantic, in the area where continental Europe ends, the end of the earth: Finisterre. The underwater landscapes of Spain are as diverse as its terrestrial ones. The color, clarity, or murkiness of its waters, the light that filters to the … Continue reading Diving in Finisterre: where the land ends
The existence of living beings is directly related to the presence of water and an appropriate atmospheric condition such as temperature. The ranges in which most species survive are slightly above their freezing point of 0 degrees Celsius, up to a maximum temperature of approximately 50 degrees Celsius, well below the boiling point of water. … Continue reading Blue Thistles. Palencia
Wetlands are one of the most valuable and, at the same time, most threatened ecosystems. These environments act as true natural sponges, absorbing excess water during periods of heavy rainfall and releasing it during droughts, which helps prevent floods and recharge underground aquifers. Additionally, their vegetation and microorganisms filter and purify the water, improving its … Continue reading Current functions and challenges in wetlands
From great masters, I have learned to observe the small: the value it hides, the crucial nature of its existence, the astonishing path of its evolutionary journey. It is common for our attention to be easily drawn to what is most flashy, the largest and most imposing. Without depriving ourselves of the delight of all … Continue reading Small creatures
In ancient India, their presence was an indication of some dark misfortune. For the Greeks, cranes announced the most propitious time for sowing, and for the Romans, this bird represented perseverance. In Japan, it is the bird of beauty and elegance, and for many centuries they have painted its dances on silk paper. In contrast, … Continue reading What the cranes say
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