On the PFT, Skylark, and further around, near the cables, Meadow Pipits, have arrived in force. From Lo Chicharro, I had a fairly distant view of an adult Greater Spotted Eagle – presumably Tönn, but couldn’t see the radio thingy. … Continued
I did a 40 min trip around the Palm Farm track today, nothing rare but here a few of the birds I saw. 80+ Tree Sparrows, 2 Grey Wagtails, 3 Lapwings, 2 Water Pipits, 15+ Reed Buntings, 2 Common Buzzards, 8+ … Continued
Here are the dates for next year’s field trips. The locations are yet to be decided, probably at the December AGM. Wednesday 16th January Thursday 14th February Tuesday 12th March Wednesday 10th April Thursday 25th April Tuesday 14th May June … Continued
The Costa Blanca Bird Club commenced their November outing by meeting at La Mata, where some 18 members were greeted by leader David Roe. A nice Mistle Thrush looked on from adjacent palms, then Monk Parakeets could be heard as … Continued
We have been informed that Tonn, the Great Spotted Eagle that overwinters around El Hondo, has been sighted around the Santa Agueda platforms in the last few days.
Paul and Greta had a lucky find on Friday, a rare Trumpeter Finch on the monastery road ! I wish we had seen that.
It looks as though a Blue Rock Thrush has taken up residence at the Old Monastery near La Marina. Thanks to Bryan Thomas who told me he had seen one there previously, I went along late this afternoon and there … Continued
Male and Female from a group of Black Redstart on the hills above La Finca Golf Complex, Algorfa.
At Pinet this morning, just where we had a Marsh Sandpiper last week, I found a Pectoral Sandpiper. Being alone, and having no photographic evidence, I should be grateful if someone else could get along and confirm!
Here are a few photos taken around the area in September by visiting birder, Paula Sykes.