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RED-VEINED DARTER DRAGON FLY

Red-Veined Darter Dragon Fly An Article by Dave G with The Voice Fuerteventura  These beautiful Dragonflies are easy to spot, as they love water and are often found hovering around the pool. NOMAD BY NATURE The red-veined darter or nomad as it often called is a Dragonfly that is commonly found here in Fuerteventura. Not unlike our new writer, they …

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THE CATTLE EGRET “Bubulucus Ibis”

The Cattle Egret “Bubulucus Ibis” An article by Twitcher Dave with The Voice Fuerteventura  WHAT TO LOOK FOR The cattle egret is a cosmopolitan and stocky species of heron found in the tropics and warm temperate zones. It is a white bird with an 88–96 cm wingspan; it is 46–56 cm long and weighs 270–512 g. It has a relatively …

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BIRD WATCHING IN FUERTEVENTURA

WELCOME TO THE VOICE FUERTEVENTURA BIRDWATCHING SECTION. We have lots of interesting birds, some of which are endemic to Fuerteventura and not found anywhere else in the World. We also have lots of resident specialists that keep us up to date with what, where and when you are likely to see out feathered friends. (Photos by Ted Park and DaveG) …

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BLACK WINGED STILT

Black winged Stilt An article by Ted Park with The Voice Fuerteventura This bird is very happy being out and about whether it is soaring above us or wading around in the water. This bird is unmistakable and very striking to look at and, fortunately for us, some have taken up residence here on our island and have bred successfully …

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