El Hondo fields – Edward (Ted) Humphreys
A few pictures from today of two White Stork in courtship display over the football fields by north gate of El Hondo.
A few pictures from today of two White Stork in courtship display over the football fields by north gate of El Hondo.
A trip to Pego Marsh this morning revealed that all the fields were dry and so were rather lacking in marsh species. However, it was nice to see a group of 10 Gull-billed Tern , 3 Yellow Wagtail (all the … Continued
A bit damp and grey earlier this morning. Just managed a quick run to the pallet road and the old monastery, We weren’t disappointed. They are back!! Thought I was lucky enough to get one but two Rollers!!
The weather forecast for the day had persuaded many to stay at home, but ten members and two guests were at the meeting place, La Mata Visitor´s Centre, just in time to see the first drops of an entire day of rain. … Continued
Day 2 – With rain forecast on Wednesday we wanted to visit Guadalentin. Reason being the tracks across this agricultural area would be impossible to navigate for a while, if the heavy rains fell. It was a top day and well … Continued
A few photos from a trip to the Higuerela, Petrola, Corral Rubio area.
Day 1 – Monday was as per norm spent visiting a few local areas. But first a quick scan from my Mam’s balcony whilst supping morning coffee. Swallow, House Martin and Swift were good to see but the highlight was two … Continued
On a recent visit to this lump, which lies between Tibi and Jijona (prominent rock to the left as you go towards Jijona) I saw several Griffon Vultures circling and a few perched. The amount of guano below various obvious … Continued
Out with a friend this week and found a pair of Lesser Kestrel at a local secret location .
A day out at Guadalentin yesterday, my first visit to this area. Species list – 6 Bee eaters, 4 Spotless Starling, 3 Hoopoe, 7 Crested Lark, 2 Calandra Lark, Lesser short toed Lark, 20 Swallow, 50 Swift, 9 Black winged … Continued