Wildlife Walks
 Daily excursions in search of birds, butterflies and wildflowers with Teresa Farino, a British naturalist who has been living in the Picos de Europa since 1986. Whether your main interest is birdwatching or botany, entomology or photography, or even just strolling through spectacular landscapes and picturesque villages, Teresa can help you to get the most from your stay in the Picos de Europa. Click on image for details.
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Cantabrian Brown Bears
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All the latest news and articles on the remaining Cantabrian brown bear population of northern Spain. News is translated from the Spanish. Also included are articles on bear ecology, problems of habitat conservation and more.
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Nature -
Bears
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Written by Lisa
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 13:23 |
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So what should you do if you meet a bear in the woods? Well, you don't run or make loud, frightening noises. Instead, you should follow
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Nature -
Bears
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Written by Lisa
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Tuesday, 27 September 2011 06:31 |
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The breeding season for brown bears in northern Spain normally occurs around May - June. This year, however, the Fundacion Oso Pardo (Brown Bear Foundation) have video evidence of a female coming into season at the end of August.
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Nature -
Bears
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Written by Lisa Stuart
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Monday, 07 March 2011 09:17 |
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The Fundación Oso Pardo (Brown Bear Foundation) recently released the results of their study of female bears with cubs of the year for 2009
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Nature -
Bears
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Written by Lisa Stuart
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Saturday, 09 April 2011 08:10 |
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Last Thursday the 7th of April Elías Suárez, a warden working for the Fundación Oso Pardo, was out on a routine patrol looking for signs of bear in the Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña and Ibias Natural Park, Asturias.
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Nature -
Bears
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Written by Lisa Stuart
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Saturday, 26 February 2011 07:34 |
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The most thorough study carried out so far of the Cantabrian brown bear population, spread over 3 years between 2007 - 2010, has calculated
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Last Updated on Saturday, 26 February 2011 12:29 |
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Picos de Europa 2012
 Flowers, butterflies and mountain wildlife amid the stunning scenery of the Picos de Europa. A Teresa Farino, Iberian Wildlife Tours holiday in association with Honeyguide Wildlife Holidays.
Dates 6th - 13th June, 2012. Click on image for more details
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