On the rugged cliffs of the Sierra Nevada, three young Bearded Vultures—Poqueira, Polarda, and Aznaitín—stretch their wings in the Andalusian sun. Recently released into the wild, these three females mark a significant milestone—the 29th year since the Bearded Vulture reintroduction programme in Andalusia started. Their names, chosen from iconic natural landmarks in Granada, Almería and Jaén, reflect a deepening connection between the species and the Andalusian landscape—a bond bu...