Another new species for the Algarve
- Written by Bruno Filipe Pires, Algarve 123
The largest subterranean insect in Europe has been found in four caves in the Algarve. Biologist Sofia Reboleira, 31, attached to Aveiro University made the discovery. Reboleiro is already “famous” in etymological circles for similar discoveries elsewhere in the country.
Double whammy: virulent “new” pest threatens Algarve palms
- Written by Natasha Donn, Algarve123
As the Red Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) continues to cut a swathe through the region’s majestic palm trees, another pest has been identified in the Western Algarve which has already claimed its first victims. Worryingly, its preferred hosts include palms not yet infested by Red Palm Weevil (RPW).
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The 2nd Sagres Birdwatching Festival spots rare species
- Written by Sue Englefield
The second festival, held from September 30th to October 2nd, dedicated to birdwatching surpassed the organisers' expectations. Over 700 participants spotted 116 different birds including a rare corncrake.
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Plants for Butterflies in the Garden
- Written by David Rees
A garden should not be work, work, work all the time. It is also to enjoy. It is perhaps in the garden that one can truly rest and feel at one with nature, simply by walking around the garden and appreciating what is there.
Photographing Wild Life
- Written by David Rees
‘Avoid filming children and animals,’ suggest the film-makers, maybe because they know just how many consuming hours it can take to obtain a reasonable animal picture. Firstly, let me say that I am an amateur and do not pretend to have any professional expertise or even professional equipment.
Insects of the Algarve
- Written by David Rees
Ever since a Rhinoceros beetle crashed onto the table during an evening of bridge and began walking over the cards, raising and lowering its ‘Rhino’s horn’, I became fascinated by the wealth of insect life around us in the Algarve. Bridge evenings have been relatively quiet since, but my enthusiasm for insects has never wanted.
