El Hondo – Darren Wilson

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Grabbed a couple of hours at the Observation Tower at El Hondo before the morning cloud melted away. Had 729+ Greater Flamingo, a Short-toed Eagle being escorted by a pair of Kestrel (which were utterly dwarfed by the gorgeous Snake Eagle), 3 Marsh Harrier, … Continued

San Felipe – By Darren Wilson

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El Hondo is never a letdown. Birds literally everywhere today. Highlights included a very brazen Wood Sandpiper, a family of Little Ringed Plover, a Lesser Black Backed Gull, over 300 Mediteranean Gull, 8 Marbled Duck, 4 Red Knobbed Coot, a nervous group … Continued

Rojales area – Darren Wilson

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Been for an evening stroll along the River Segura between Formentera Del Segura and Rojales. Recorded the following: Common Waxbill – 1 male, Kingfisher 2, Cetti’s Warbler – at least 5, Zitting Cistocola – 2, Med Gull – 12, Spotted … Continued

Rojales – Barry Chambers

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A few pics from our local park that 18 months ago was completely dry before 5 lakes were constructed and now the birds have discovered the new habitat.  This week I’ve seen Squacco, Night and Purple Heron, Gull Billed Tern, … Continued

La Mata – Darren Wilson

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Just been to the north end of Laguna de la Mata. Saw the following: A presumed pair of Montagu’s Harrier at the location given below.Flamingo – 18 (many more in the distance).Black-necked Grebe – Over 50 with a few juveniles.Numerous … Continued

El Hondo – Darren Wilson

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Just been to El Hondo first thing this morning. Plenty of the usual suspects including good views of all 8 species of heron, hundreds of Glossy Ibis, a handful of Marbled Duck, 2 Red-knobbed Coot, 2 Kingfisher, 8 Avocet, 2 … Continued