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Do you want to be up to date with the news of the tenth edition of the Delta Birding Festival? Here you can find new information about presentations, exhibitions, documentaries and much more!
Outdoor Exhibition “Pollination: an essential process”
The world as we know it depends on pollination. Without this process, the nearly 300,000 species of seed-producing plants (phanerogams) would not exist. Pollination happens through a mechanism that transfers pollen grains from the male part of a flower — the stamens — to its female part — the stigma — where the pollen germinates...
José David Muñoz and Javier Gómez – La Radio del Somormujo
La Radio del Somormujo is the pioneer ornithology podcast in Spain, created in 2018 and with more than 250 episodes broadcast. With a weekly schedule, it is dedicated to sharing knowledge about the world of birds, science and research, citizen initiatives, birdwatching tourism, and curiosities related to birds. Led by José David Muñoz and Javier...
Photography and illustration: the creative process
Bruna Roqué is a nature and natural science illustrator, and OM SYSTEM ambassator. Her background combines artistic training — with studies at Escola Massana and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh — with a scientific foundation and field experience, particularly in bird ringing projects across Europe. She currently works freelance for various organizations related to nature...
Martí Fernàndez (DBF JUNIOR) – Conservation of Hirundinidae and Apodidae as a Biological Control of Mosquitoes
Martí Fernández Gratacós is 12 years old, lives in Girona, and has been deeply interested in ornithology from a very young age. He enjoys observing birds, learning to identify them, and reading field guides to get to know them better. Additionally, he uses scientific illustration to explore their details and represent them accurately in his...
Adrien Lesaffre – A Carnivore Among Flowers: Rediscovering the Ethiopian Wolf
Adrien Lesaffre is a French photographer, naturalist, and visual storyteller. Specializing in Afro-alpine ecosystems, he dedicates his work to documenting endangered wildlife, especially the Ethiopian wolf. Between science and poetry, his images aim to stir emotion, raise awareness, and preserve the memory of the living world. In the highlands of Ethiopia, where the clouds brush...
Sara Fraixedas – The Ileret Bird Club and the First Turkanan Lake Bird Guide (Kenya): A Community-Based Ornithology Experience
Sara Fraixedas holds a PhD in ecology and is a researcher at CREAF. Her work focuses on the development of biodiversity indicators and the integration of local knowledge into participatory conservation projects. She has worked in several countries, including Kenya, Costa Rica, Finland, and Spain, and collaborates with the ICO on research and editorial work....
We already have a 2025 conservation project!
This 11th edition of the Delta Birding Festival will allocate the proceeds from ticket sales to the habitat restoration of the recently adquired estate of Photo Logistics, named Montllober, which is located in an arid area characteristic of western Catalonia that has undergone severe degradation of natural habitats due to the pressure of intensive agriculture...
Gerard Carbonell – Photographing to Conserve: The Power of Visual Stories
Gerard Carbonell is a conservation biologist and photographer, specializing in creating images that foster understanding and protection of the natural world. His work focuses on raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity and highlighting the efforts of organizations and communities dedicated to its preservation. He is an OM SYSTEM ambassador, an associate member of the...
Merche Llobera – Two Worlds, one look
Merche Llobera is a photographer specializing in wildlife and underwater photography. Her work has been awarded in international competitions, published in specialized media, and presented at festivals and conferences. She collaborates with Sony and combines technique, sensitivity, and commitment to inspire conservation through her images. During her talk, she will guide us on a journey...
Àlex Ollé – Occasional raptors in the Iberian Peninsula: when and where they appear, and how to identify them
Àlex Ollé has been passionate about raptors for many years, especially about identifying plumages through photography—an authentic obsession!—and has published several works on the subject. He has also been part of various scientific committees and has actively contributed to the study and validation of rare and occasional species in the Iberian Peninsula. This presentation will...
Roger Sanmartí – Atlantic seabirds photography in Ireland
Roger Sanmartí is the co-founder of Photo Logistics and a nature photographer with extensive experience in managing hides. He is a specialist in conservation projects linked to photography. His passion for the land and the preservation of the natural environment is reflected in every image and initiative. In this talk, sponsored by Nikon, Roger will...
Òscar Cusó – The Art of Nature Storytelling
Òscar Cusó is a biologist and wildlife documentary director with experience in international productions for networks such as the BBC (The Americas), Netflix (Wild Babies), and National Geographic (The Blind Monkey). He has worked alongside figures like Sir David Attenborough and has contributed to Emmy-winning series. In this talk, he invites us on an immersive...
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