Spanish Society of Ornithology, also known as SEO/BirdLife, will host birding day events at more than 70 locations across Spain on September 30 and October 1. Over 200 organized activities will invite people to explore birds through guided routes, talks, and viewing points over these two days.
Participants can view all planned events by region on this site and learn about any registration requirements where needed.
In Madrid, attendees can join a guided volunteer route or a cleanup along the Jarama and Miralrío rivers, along with an urban biodiversity workshop focused on bird feeders in Móstoles.
In Barcelona, the program includes workshops and activities for children, as well as bird-watching stations set up at Garraf Natural Park.
In Valencia, the Albufera Natural Park serves as a focal point with excursions and ornithological boat trips that highlight the lake’s bird life.
In the region of Murcia, the Moreras lagoons near Mazarrón will host scientific ringing demonstrations and guided birdwatching sessions.
Around Asturias, visitors can follow an observation route along the Ría de Villaviciosa and participate in a lecture held at the Grau City Hall.
In Pontevedra, O Grove offers a guided itinerary that showcases the local bird diversity and shorebird habitats along the coast.
In Mallorca, the Lluc botanical garden will host a robust schedule of events, including nest box construction, lectures, and highlighted tour programs. In Malaga, activities will occur near the Guadalhorce mouth with field excursions, children’s workshops, and bell ringing demonstrations.
The celebration serves as a call to the public to recognize the ongoing and alarming loss of biodiversity. As highlighted in the Red Book of Birds, a majority of species face conservation challenges, with many birds at risk and listed under IUCN threat categories. This event underscores the need for ongoing conservation action across Spain.
All planned activities are summarized in a central event catalog and shared with the public to encourage participation and awareness. A general invitation notes the importance of community involvement and citizen science in monitoring bird populations and habitat health. These efforts align with broader biodiversity goals and highlight how local communities can contribute to national conservation outcomes. (Citation: SEO/BirdLife)
Note: no direct contact details or publication dates are provided in this overview. The focus remains on public participation, education, and the practical steps people can take to observe and protect local bird life. (Citation: SEO/BirdLife)