Hottest May in 68 years leaves Andalucia dangerously dry
Meteorologists Aemet are now issuing a warning to Spanish farmers as they predict more of the same for the months ahead
Expat writer Chris Stewart slams Spain’s solar power regulation plans
If new government regulations are passed, tariffs will be 27% higher for those generating energy at home
Controversial Gibraltar reef ‘exploding with life’ two years after installation
Spain had accused Gibraltar of creating the reef in a bid to hinder its fishing fleet
First major fire of the year hits Istan
And was a little too close for comfort for Olive Press columnist Giles Brown
EXCLUSIVE: Expats call in police over neighbours’ raucous rooster
The Alhaurin el Grande residents say they are disturbed all night and day
A battle for nature in the bay of Cadiz
Once a war zone, today an ecological battle ground – Rob Horgan discovers why a singer, a sculptor and a Michelin-starred chef are fighting to
Axarquia launches sewage works project
Work has already begun at sewage plants in Algorrobo and Rincon de la Victoria
New Ronda animal sanctuary aims to tackle cause of animal abuse
The owners are putting on workshops for children and adults alike
Expat searches for ‘perfect home’ for Costa del Sol turtle
Six-year-old European pond turtle, Trevor, has reached sexual maturity and keeps staging ‘flight attempts’ from his giant fish tank in Sabinillas
Killer caterpillars on the up in the Axarquia
English expat urges dog owners to be vigilant after his rottweiler died in agony from processionary caterpillar poisoning
Organisms living without oxygen discovered beneath the surface in Sevilla
Researchers believe life could exist on Mars under similar circumstances
Endangered plant found in Barbate
The largest-known patch of Odontites Foliosus has been discovered by an environmental group
Nothing to grouse about!
Andalucia's Sandgrouse population has grown by almost 300 percent in the last three years
Easy does it with new variety of poinsettia
One of the new varieties is much easier to grow than existing counterparts
Our winter feathered friends
A flock of winter birds are winging their way to Andalucia
Wild wonders of yesteryear
A new book will trace the steps of two 19th century naturalists across the Iberian Peninsula
Andalucia’s black vulture population reaches new high
Andalucia's black vulture population has reached highest level in history
Feathered migrants arrive for winter
Winter birds to look out for
People-friendly vulture
Reports indicate the large bird is roaming and flying between La Duquesa and Martagina
Squid’s in
Giant squid weighing 180kg washed up on Spanish beach
Scottish birds flying in to breed in Spain
Second release of ospreys following successful introduction a few years ago
Spain – a bird watching paradise
Spain is officially on the ornithological map according to Birdlife
Green hope for Andalucia National Park
Donana gas plan halted for the time being at least
Donana under threat from gas extraction
Environment Ministry issues licence for area close to park
Endangered imperial eagles benefit from safer electricity pylons in Spain
Good news for bird of prey as pylons throughout Donana National Park made completely safe to land on
Donana National Park launches raccoon-catching programme
Programme launched to catch ‘smelly and aggressive’ mammals after unwanted pets are released into the wild