Birdwatching Spain

One of the best ornithology professionals in the Comunitat Valenciana. Expert nature guide and excellent communicator for groups, schools and bird enthusiasts

While visiting non-birding relations in Javea, not a great area for birds, I booked a day's birding with Pau and we had a great trip. Pau is an expert birder and has a very good knowledge of the area. We visited Pego marshes and also a Natural Park high in the sierras, finishing up at a Griffon Vulture colony. I saw quite a few lifers and birds I have only seen as vagrants in the UK. My personal favourites were Squacco Heron and Bonelli's Warbler. Pau was good company. He is an active bird ringer and is seriously concerned about conservation issues in Spain. I shall definitely be booking him again when I return to Spain, and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

I spent 2 weeks birding with Pau and enjoyed the birds, great scenery, and his informative and friendly company while on the road. Pau compiled a well organized itinerary for a comprehensive bird tour of Spain that let me spend the first 4 days in the field near Valencia, but able to return for the evening to be with my wife at a nearby beach resort in Gandia. From there, we went on to the Belchite Steppes, the Pyrenees, and the La Mancha area. By not having to go with a tour company, I didn't have to have dinner late at night, was able to eat fresh fruit and vegetables that he packed in a cooler, and we could stop for coffee whenever we wanted. He speaks very good English and always made sure the hotels took care of me and made sure my wife got on her train. I highly recommend Pau for any type of birding or nature tour, especially if you don't want to be on a large group tour that has no flexibility for meals and making changes in the schedule if there are some good opportunities. (we took an evening detour to see an eagle owl chick in the nest)! Because of the flexibility, I was able to spend some of the trip with my non birding wife, and she was able to enjoy the beach. This was my first European bird tour, and birding with Pau in Spain was an excellent choice.

I was guided by Pau during a trip to Cazorla and Doñana. He is very knowledgeable and professional and knows the area like the back of his hand; where to find the good birds, accommodation and the breathtaking landscapes. I was amazed by the beauty of the scenery, wild and unspoiled mountains of Cazorla and the diversity of habitats in Doñana. Pau showed us excellent views of the Spanish Imperial Eagle, the elegant Black Stork and even a group of Griffon Vultures feasting on a dead horse. All in all, Pau is very friendly and skilled, so I would not hesitate to recommend a trip with him. Hopefully, our next tour with him will be in the search of the threatened Iberian Lynx! JSC

The trip to Doñana and Cazorla with Pau was amazing. Well worth the money and very enjoyable. He was an exceptional guide whose local knowledge enabled us to view some spectacular bird sights. I was speechless watching very close the Griffon’s displaying, dancing in the air. We also had superb views of Great Bustards and Spanish Imperial Eagle. We did over 60 “lifers” and I realized how perfect nature is. With no doubt, we will be back for more and we strongly recommend Pau for a birding holiday. Ana

I have hired Pau several times during the last 4 years. He is one of the best ornithologists and guides I have ever met. He knows where to find the good birds. Besides, his knowledge goes far from birds. Pau is good at tracking dawn species and also guides in a relaxed and friendly way. Last week we went with him to Gallocanta. There, we were wordless when thousands and thousands of Cranes flew over our heads. As Pau mentioned, this year has been a stunning record of more than 50000 cranes wintering in the area!. We also watched Hen Harriers, Golden Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Red Kite, Firecrest, Crested Tit, Wild boar, Roe Deer, etc. He offers a really good value for money tours, so that I can't recommend him highly enough. Raphael Casas, Bristol, UK

Mi novia, yo y otra pareja de amigos, contratamos con Pau Lucio un tour de 5 días por los Pirineos en Octubre. Teníamos muchas ganas de ver el Treparriscos y el Quebrantahuesos y ¡vaya si los vimos! 2 Quebrantahuesos y 4 Treparriscos, Bisbita Alpina, Mirlo Capiblanco, etc. El paisaje espectacular. Pau lo tenía todo muy bien organizado. Además, hizo muy ameno el viaje contándonos todo tipo de curiosidades y anécdotas. Fue excelente, se lo recomiendo a todos los amantes de la Naturaleza. El próximo mes repetimos con Pau, pero esta vez nos vamos en búsqueda del Lince. ¡No puedo esperar!

My husband and I had the great pleasure of birding with Pau this past November (2013). Pau was extremely knowledgeable, not only about birds but all the other flora and fauna that we encountered. Our first excursion was to the Albufera NP area at Valencia with rice fields and wetlands. We saw a good variety of species, including several lifers for myself, such as booted eagle, zitting cisitcola and moustached warbler. Our next excursion was in the Albacete area, which is higher elevation farmland and lagoons. The wind wasn't kind to us, but Pau was able to track down great bustards and the white-headed duck. Thank you Pau for a great experience. Janna Lesie, Naramata, BC, Canada