Torrevieja – Barry Chambers
On my way to the hospital this morning I passed a field where 50-60 Gull Billed Terns were feeding over the crops. I visited the Azure Winged Magpie site but no sign of any. There were dozens of small love … Continued
Formentera de Segura – Darren Wilson
Had a walk along the River Segura near my house today. Lovely to see a pair of Golden Oriole near the Water Mill. Ironic really having spent the best part of Friday and Sunday morning trying to photograph them and … Continued
El Hondo – Darren Wilson
North Gate at El Hondo never disappoints! Such a privilege to spend time at the heart of this fabulous reserve. Headline acts included 300+ Whiskered Tern in one flock, 3 Curlew Sandpiper, 8 Spoonbill, all eight species of Heron with … Continued
Guadalentin and other areas – Kathy Dowsett
Our garden was graced by a Pied Flycatcher which spent two days flitting about in the lemon tree. We have had two glorious days of bird watching starting locally at Garruchal where we had our first Cuckoos of the year … Continued
El Hondo area – Barry Chambers
Today along the Palm Farm Track I saw a cracking male Common Redstart, Stone Curlew, Corn Bunting and a Purple Heron. Near the first hide by the Vista Bella Road, 1 male Bearded Tit. Monastery Road 2 Great Spotted Cuckoos, … Continued
El Hondo area – Paul and Greta
Just a few photos from our usual drive around.
Rojales – Barry Chambers
Today at El Parque Recorral I saw Nightingales, Reed Warbler, male Pied Flycatcher, Squacco Heron, Woodchat Shrikes, Willow Warbler and the installation of many bird boxes.
El Hondo fields – Greta Owen
Nice to see a lot of Bee-eaters around today along with Great Spotted Cuckoo, Iberian Grey Shrike, Woodchat Shrike, Kestrel, Swallows and Swifts. I saw what I thought was four raptors circling around high above, but they were very big, … Continued
El Clot, El Pinet – Malcolm Palmer
As I ran away from a mosquito-infested Clot this morning, where all I had seen of interest was a nice Little Bittern, my first Roller of the year flew over the N332. At El Pinet, I saw no sign of the … Continued
Rojales – Barry Chambers
Today at El Parque Recorral there were 2 Night Herons, Little Bittern, Squacco Heron, Bee Eater and Cuckoos etc. After many visits over the past 18 months I meet a couple of birders, Dennis and Angie, the first birders I … Continued