A 50th Anniversary tribute was held to the Association of Naturalists of Sureste founders on May 19th, with first partners, Pedro Talavera, Juan Manuel Ibáñez, Alejandro Romero, José Damián Navarro and Joaquín Sánchez Onteniente, among historical figures.

“All of them conservation pioneers, excellent naturalists, with a commitment that remains intact to this day and has served as an inspiration and guide to all of us who have known them.

“A memory was also given for the great American ornithologist, based in Torrevieja, Jimmy MacIvor, who left us too soon,” said a ANSE spokesperson.

Photographer José Damián Navarro.