There has been little time for birding over Christmas but we did manage a short visit to Belvide on Boxing Day. Before we left my Mum’s house we had seen a small flock of Redwings feeding on the berries on … Continued
I was wondering if any Facebook users who read this Blog would be interested in joining my Spain and UK Bird Group on Facebook. The group currently has about 35 members who are mainly based in England, Scotland or Spain. … Continued
Sometimes we forget what a real pleasure it is to be in Spain in the Winter. Within a few days we have enjoyed eating lunch at cafe Pena Grande in Santa Pola, while watching 8 Turnstones, 4 Sanderling and a … Continued
It was quite cool when we met about 20 other bird club members in the tower lay by next to the salinas. After meeting and greeting a few people the first bird I spotted was a Whimbrel/Curlew. I alerted … Continued
We set off across the Salinas, noting the usual species there, including Greater Flamingo, Little Egret, Avocet, Shelduck and Black winged Stilt. Our regular route took us past the ‘little reserve’ where we saw a raptor, probably a Buzzard on … Continued
We had a short trip out to look at the Salinas and El Pinet. We parked by the big rocks and could see a Spoonbill and a Little Egret quite near to the edge of the lagoon. The Greater Flaminos … Continued
Today we decided to have a quick drive round the local area to see what birds were about. A look at the beach by the little church found us Cormorant, Sandwich Tern, Turnstone and a White Wagtail. A visit to … Continued
This week a group of eight friends from Gran Alacant went to see Colin and Jane at Finca Bonelli’s Eagle, where we enjoyed a lovely meal and some great company. A few good birds were seen around the Finca, including … Continued
On Monday this week we were due to go on a trip to the Sierra de Espuna with our good friends Dave and Linda Lawrence. Unfortunately, I developed a migraine on Sunday which developed into sickness and John and I … Continued
