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  1. peregrina2000

    Can anyone identify this bird?

    On three different occasions over the last few days I have seen a very pretty bird. It has a brown body and (I think) a little tuft or “crown” like a peacock. Its wings and tail are black and white striped. Its tail fans out in a v-shape from its body. Does this ring any bells? Thanks, buen...
  2. Colly

    Snakes alive!

    Hi fellow pilgrims, just walking the route from SJPP where we have seen a few small and larger snakes on the route.. As it’s early they are just starting to wake up so please just be aware and observant when you are walking or resting! Buen Camino
  3. Tamargrace

    A botanist on a mission

    Hey I thought I would introduce myself. I am called Tamar and am from Cornwall in England originally. Life has taken me to the Basque country and am incredibly blessed with many walks, mountains and caminos nearby. I am an avid walker/ hiker so I really am in my element here. I have touched...
  4. D

    Bird identification on the Francés?

    Hi everyone; When I did the CF in the fall of 2014, I was amazed by the song-birds I would hear and see. I'm quite fond of birds, and have been a casual birder for over 40 years in central Canada. I knew few of the birds in Spain (except for sparrow, magpies and the storks). I've been looking...
  5. Shauna

    Birds

    As avid birdwatchers can anyone tell me if there are many to see between Oviedo and Lugo. Thinking of perhaps taking it a bit slower and not walking as many miles each day to really savour the views, etc. Early to mid June probably.
  6. hfenton

    Natural History Along the Camino Frances

    Can anyone provide resources concerning the natural history (birds, flowers, trees, geology, etc.) one encounters along the Camino Frances?
  7. A

    birds on the meseta

    Hello fellow pilgrims, When you hike up onto the Meseta a few km before Hornillos, there are groups of great birds of prey cycling in the air high above. Such an impressive sight. Can anyone tell me what kind of birds they are? Thank you for your help and buen camino to everyone :-) Anna, Denmark
  8. Bradypus

    Puzzled by a plant - can anyone identify?

    I've been seeing a lot of an interesting wild plant I have never seen in the UK. Looks superficially quite like elderberry but it seems to be an annual plant, reaching about 1.5m high on a single stem and with a dense cluster of elderberry-like fruits at the top. Anyone know what it is? One...
  9. A

    Route with most nature and least asphalt

    Hi everyone, Two weeks from now I will start the camino Portugese in Porto. I am still a bit in doubt about what route I will take. I have read that there is a lot of road- and cobble-stone walking on the camino Portugese. This is something I would like to avoid. For me the perfect route would...
  10. C

    New to Camino, any suggestions for the best route for geology?

    Hi everyone, its my first time to walk to the Camino, however I don't have enough time/funds to do the entire route. Does anyone know the best route to see some nice geology? I'm relatively fit and am planning to start in late Jan. Thank you in advance, Charmaine
  11. scruffy1

    A question in botany + the culinary arts

    Shalom and Greetings from Jerusalem I avoid walking the Camino in these hot months, hot enough here at home! Late Winter and Spring are the seasons I like best - the coolness, the flowers, the snow on far away mountain peaks, its marvelous. As one progresses and closes in on Galicia and...
  12. GerryDel

    Birds of the Camino Frances

    I love birding. What are some of the birds you've sighted, or I can expect to see along the Camino Frances?
  13. Jan_89

    Dangerous animals!

    Hi all! :) Did you meet any dangerous animal (venomous snakes, spiders or something else..) on the way? I just want to know if I should be more careful or add some medicine to my backpack.. Or any other experiences with animals? Thanks a lot! ;) Jan
  14. N

    Botany

    Can someone help me and give me a detailed explanation of the botany from Pamplona to Estella. I love botany and I'm curious what I'm getting myself into.
  15. homa_bird

    Wild Medicinal Plants along the Camino

    Hello all, I was on the CF early Sept to early Oct, and just wanted to start a thread about the wealth of medicinal plants, aka "weeds" I found along the way. As a long time plant medicine student and lately teacher, I was thrilled to see the wealth along the way. I KNOW this is a thread that...
  16. P

    Geology of the Camino

    Greetings, I have been wanting to walk the Camino for some time. I recently heard of a grant opportunity for teachers that could pay for the trip for me, thus saving my money for other travel. I need info on how I can tie the Camino in to my geology classroom. Obviously I will be in the...
  17. Choweth

    Insect Allergy

    What are some really bad insect problems that would be in Spain in March and April? Ants? Bees? Mosquitos? I am allergic to all insects but bees, wasps, and the like I am deadly allergic too (but have shots to counteract the reaction). Just wanted to know the risks?
  18. peregrina2000

    Bears??? oh my!

    A few weeks ago, I wrote to the Refugio de Riano to ask a question in connection with my upcoming camino Vadiniense. That must have gotten me onto their mailing list, because this morning I was somewhat surprised to receive an email from them telling me about the return of the brown bear to the...
  19. Bridget and Peter

    Storks?

    Just had a thought - are we likely to see storks nesting along the del Norte in April? I've always wanted to! Bridget

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