Birdwatching tours in Gibraltar

OVERVIEW
Birdwatching in Gibraltar on our Tripadvisor recommended day tours with a fully licensed and recommended guide by GONHS and the Gibraltar Tourist Board is an unforgettable experience.  Our tours are ideal if (like us) you prefer to avoid of large noisy tour groups.  Well if you feel that way, and your a nature lover, just want to stretch your legs, breath some fresh air or simply want to engage in a leisurely walk in the countryside, this tour may be just what you need!  Experience how man and natural history has influenced the the region around us.  Watch hundred of migrating birds of prey, native breeding birds, plethora of wild flowers and butterflies and and enjoy some stunning scenery.

Birds (species depends on season)
WInter can very productive, with a large range of wintering species such as seabirds, such as Audouin’s gull, Mediterranean gull, Northern gannet, Black redstart, shore birds such as Ruddy turnstone, Kingfisher and and more. Breeding birds also offer some specialities for birders. Thousands of pairs of Common and Pallid Swifts breed in Gibraltar and a few pairs of Alpine Swift inhabit the Rock’s cliffs, which they share with five to seven pairs of resident Peregrines, Common Kestrels, and Blue Rock Thrush. Sea caves at the southeastern end of the Rock hold a small colony of resident Mediterranean subspecies of the European Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii). Gibraltar’s most emblematic breeding bird is the resident Barbary Partridge, which is found nowhere else in mainland Europe. The species is not easy to see, but patient observers may well encounter them in the Gibraltar Nature Reserve.

The tour
Will take us around by foot the best spots to observe the more shy wildlife. Entry at individual tourist sites is not covered by this tour and requires a separate fee, best done at some other time or after the tour. Tour starts at 8am and ends at 1pm. If you wish to extend the tour until 4 pm please add +£25 p/p.

Customisable
We will take into account your activity preference birds, photography, digiscoping or nature in general.  Let us know what your medical conditions / limitations are.  Your health and safety is paramount for us!  A great option if you’r based in Gibraltar or nearby area.  We will arrange pickup / drop-off free of charge.  Also a great option for general nature photographers. 

What you require
Use appropriate footwear and clothing (no sandals).  You can choose to bring your own food, however, tours pass by several restaurants and cafes. Bring your medication, suncream, sun shades, whilst insect repellent and a hat is optional.species of bird of prey, two species of stork, and a plethora of species of seabirds such as the restricted Audouin’s and Scopoli’s shearwater can be observed. On the seventh day we transfer to our respective airports where the tour will end.

Visit the best birding and nature hotspots around Gibraltar.
Entrance to the Gibraltar Nature Reserve is an optional £30 p/p

AVAILABLE all year upon request
Single or groups tours up to 6 persons
ENQUIRE for 2026 and 2027 dates

Gibraltar residents contact me for special rates

Weather: As you might well imagine, given its fortunate location at the tip of Southern Spain, Gibraltar enjoys a warm, Mediterranean / subtropical climate ideal for the sun-starved British holidaymaker. With long, hot summers and mild winters, you would have to be very unlucky to experience any cold or prolonged rainfall during your stay.

Gibraltar experiences two prevailing winds – the easterlies (Levanter) from the Mediterranean brings warmer, humid air and the westerlies (Poniente) blows in from the Atlantic west bringing colder air.The average high temperature in August is 25°C only falling to about 14°C in January/ February. Rainfall occurs mainly in the winter months. The Rock whilst not large in area also has micro climates, it may be misty and brooding on one side of the Rock whilst the other side is enjoying warm Mediterranean sunshine.

A jacket and a sweater is recommended for the evenings even in late Spring. A light rain jacket may be required. Warmer clothing for late autumn / winter. Good walking shoes a must (no sandals!). Quite humid during the summer months July & August but area provides ample opportunities for bathing in streams, rivers, lakes and reservoirs which is great fun whilst birding!

Difficulty: Generally easy, short walks and gentle pace suitable for all fitness levels. For the most part the tour will involve short drives with walking near the vehicle. A few of the of days may involve drives over 1.5 hours.

Email us to register your interest in the tour. Do not book any flights until we have agreed pick-up / drop-off points / flight times etc. 50 % deposit is required to book your place, with the remaining fees to be paid 2 months before arrival. Payments can be completed via bank transfer (add bank transfer charges), WISE or Revolut (free if you have it) or Paypal (+6% surcharge)

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