by estivito3038@gmail.com | Jun 4, 2026 | Wildlife
In 2022, the Egyptian vulture nested for the first time in Timanfaya National Park after an absence of more than twenty years. The same pair of vultures that nested again in 2024 has reproduced once more. This news confirms the “incipient recovery” of the...
by Kathy | May 14, 2026 | About Lanzarote
There are a lot of firebugs around at the moment so here is some information about the red and black little insect. The firebug (Pyrrhocoris Apterus) is a common insect and is easily recognisable due to it’s striking black and red colours. They mate in April and...
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Apr 28, 2026 | Flora and Fauna
The red plant that can be seen all over the island of Lanzarote is called cosco which is a species native to the Canary Islands. It is known as an annual. Its life cycle during the year from germination progresses to a flower dispersing its seeds and eventually dying....
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Mar 26, 2026 | Wildlife
The city council of Haría in the north of Lanzarote have aproved a project aimed at strengthening the protection and conservation of the Canary black bee. This is a native species and considered to have great value for the environment.Protecting the Canary black bee...
by estivito3038@gmail.com | Feb 17, 2026 | Wildlife
The Mirador del Rio and Famara Cliffs are not only breathtaking natural viewponts but also home to the islands birds of prey. This part of the island is ideal for spotting Kestrel, the elusive Barbary Falcon, and scavengers like the Egyptian Vulture as there is a high...
