Flamingos

Las Marismas del Odiel

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October 29th 2023
A wee compilation of photos from two visits to Las Marismas de Odiel just outside Huelva. The first was with a few colleagues from the ringing programme at Doñana on Spain's National Day. The second was tbis week when I cycled there from Mazagon. The marshes are tidal and comprise mudflats, salt marsh and a commercial salt production operation. There is also a very nice visitor centre. ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Huelva

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more