The Global Birdfair 2025 has once again proven to be an essential gathering for the international nature tourism community. For Birding The Strait, it’s a highlight of the year. Every summer, this event turns Rutland Water into a worldwide meeting point for birdwatching, conservation, art — and all things bird!
Birding The Strait at Global Birdfair
As Birding The Strait at Global Birdfair, this event has always felt like home. It was here, over a decade ago, that we introduced ourselves to the world as a nature travel company based in Tarifa. Since then, our project has grown into a well-established business with both local roots and international reach.
“From the winds of Tarifa to the skies of the world.”
Today, we are a dedicated team of six — María, Nacho, Jon, Fernando, Yeray, and Javi — working every day with passion and a deep sense of purpose. Each year, we guide hundreds of birders in the Strait of Gibraltar, Doñana, the Pyrenees, Morocco, Senegal, the Canary Islands, and beyond. We remain firmly committed to high-quality, sustainable tourism with a strong conservation ethic.
Talks, Collaboration & Conservation
In addition to our presence at the stand, this year we were proud to participate in the program with two talks by Yeray Seminario:
- “Rivers of Raptors: Exploring Global Raptor Migration Hotspots”
- “Birds of Senegal: The Best Birding Destination in West Africa”
Indeed, It was incredibly rewarding to see both talks at full capacity! Thank you to everyone who attended and showed such enthusiasm for our tours in the Strait of Gibraltar and Senegal — two of our flagship destinations.
These activities strengthen our ongoing collaborations with the Cádiz Tourism Board, Turismo Andaluz, and the La Janda Lagoon Friend’s Association, of which we are proud lifetime members.
The World of Birding Optics — All in One Place
One of the standout features of the Global Birdfair is the chance to test all the cutting-edge birding optics.
As ZEISS ambassadors in Spain — thanks to Excopesa Natura — we were proud to spend quality time at their stand. This year, we were especially impressed by the new ZEISS SFL 10×50 and 12×50 binoculars. They offer an outstanding balance of optical performance and compact design. Perfect tools for enjoying raptor migration in Tarifa — our greatest passion and purpose!
A Global Meeting Point
The Global Birdfair is the perfect place to reconnect with colleagues from across Spain — arguably the best-represented country at the fair —. But also, with exceptional destinations and professionals from around the world. Their ability to connect people and high standards are a model for us all. Kudos to everyone involved!
Thank You for Visiting Us… See You in 2026!
Many thanks to everyone who stopped by the stand. It was a joy to share ideas and future plans with you. And to those who’ve already confirmed their places on our upcoming tours — thank you!
In conclusion, we look forward to seeing you soon in Tarifa, Senegal, Morocco, the Pyrenees, Doñana, the Canary Islands, and more. And yes — we’ve already marked the 2026 edition on our calendar!