Clot de Galvany
After a very tedious morning we came back from Alicante via Clot de Galvany where our afternoon just got better. There was no water at all in the shallow ‘pools’ but the main pool still had a quantity in it … Continued
After a very tedious morning we came back from Alicante via Clot de Galvany where our afternoon just got better. There was no water at all in the shallow ‘pools’ but the main pool still had a quantity in it … Continued
I am now doing what I said that I would do. That is to concentrate on an area and see what’s there. It has dense pockets of bamboo which are close to the irrigation canal on the outskirts of San … Continued
I used to walk our dogs just outside the town amongst a varied habitat where I could see wildlife. Recently I have walked that way again, but more slowly this time to pay attention to everything that is around me. … Continued
On Wednesday we went to the area south of Totana (Murcia), a large flat area with cultivated fields and, fortunately areas that have been left fallow. These lie on the north side of Autovia Totana-Mazarron, the RM3. Here, there is … Continued
On Sunday morning I had my best ever view of two Audouin’s Gulls on the beach and they seemed completely unconcerned about what was going on around them. This is one of the World’s rare gulls but we seem to … Continued
On Saturday I went out into the sunshine as the day was beginning to warm up – a good time to see what was flying around or to hear birdsong. My intention was to see whether Woodchat Shrike or Bee-eaters … Continued
These are big birds but it is not until they fly that can you see their massive wingspan. I had the pleasure of watching two fly together, in the early evening with full sunlight. What a terrific sight. I have … Continued
Lasts Saturday we saw Swallows passing through and then on 21st I went up to the Eagle Owl site and it kindly obliged. There seemed to be plenty of activity and we suspect there may be young to be fed. … Continued
This week I have made three attempts to see the Eagle Owl and have been successful twice. This evening Michelle was with me. We could hear them calling and then it perched in view, moved its position and then flew. … Continued