As beginner birdwatchers, it's amazed to see how many types of birds Galicia has. Just at the backyard of J's garden, everyday many birds passing by. We developed a habit of searching for birds as soon as we got out to the balcony. The book "Collins bird guide" assists us very well in identifying them. Pictures taken (mostly with zoom in camera -> not the best quality though :) ) then search it in the book.Voila!!!. Different birds have different habits which are really interesting to see. Sparrows sometimes rub their body to the soil and turn around, just like cats. Swifts and swallows tend to fly ceaselessly around, like kites. bfly like they loose their balance). While I'm writing this article (at the balcony and with lots of sun) - a Red Robin just perched on a lemon branch, looked around and flew away. Some birds seen in Galicia including: The closet picture I took of a house sparrow was actually at Schiphol airport haha Black Redstart First saw them ...