Barbel spawning run

Iberian fauna is shy, usually missing the natural spectacles that can be observed in other latitudes and less anthropized areas. Only on specific occasions can we have access to the exhibitions that animals offer us. These are usually annual appointments related to their reproductive cycles, periods in which animals lose part of their conservation instinct … Continue reading Barbel spawning run

Bridges and flowers

At the parallel where we live, and thanks to the warm Gulf currents, the trees begin to awaken and seduce bees with their flowers in mid-March. First come the almond and plum trees, followed shortly by the cherry trees. In the Jerte and Vera valleys, the "snow" of their flowers fills the landscape and attracts … Continue reading Bridges and flowers

Acicular aragonite from Pantoja

The town of Pantoja belongs to the Sagra region, located in the province of Toledo and situated in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of the areas in Spain where all types of ceramic materials for construction, such as tiles and bricks, have traditionally been produced. Walking through any municipality in the … Continue reading Acicular aragonite from Pantoja

Autumn colours in La Alcarria

Alcarria is a natural region which makes up most of the centre and south of the province of Guadalajara, the north-east of the province of Cuenca (both in Castilla - La Mancha) and the south-east of the Community of Madrid. Geographically, it’s formed of a limestone moor which is constantly dissected from north to south … Continue reading Autumn colours in La Alcarria