A while in the dry/marsh hide. An infestation of White Wagtails, nice views of Kingfishers, several groups of Penduline Tit, huge numbers of hirundines, later joined by a steady movement of Alpine Swifts. At least 4 Marsh Harriers, including a lovely male
First day out birding this week, on our usual trip. Species seen included – Hoopoe, Little Owl, Iberian Grey Shrike, Magpie, Kestrel, Spoonbill (on the salinas) Grey Heron on the canal wall, Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Booted Eagle, Green Sandpiper (down … Continued
At El Pinet, there must have been more than 400 Black-tailed Godwit parked on one of the furthest islands – I could only assume they were all Blackwits – not great ornithology! Only other bird of note was a Ring-necked Parakeet … Continued
Today on the palm farm track nothing unusual except a Merlin. The hide on the Vistabella Road was not being used so I had a quick look, lots of ducks including a few Tufted Duck. Moustashed Warblers were singing along the track … Continued
Finally caught up with Red-rumped Swallow today, together with about a million House Martins over the Clot, where there were huge numbers of duck. Wigeon was new there, and there were plenty of White-headed Ducks scattered amongst the Shoveler, Pochard, … Continued
This morning while walking around the new lake in Park Recorral Rojales, a Night Heron flew in and perched on the reeds, I also saw a male Marsh Harrier and 4 Crossbill.
At the El Hondo Visitor Centre this morning, a big passage of Barn Swallows was taking place, a few House Martins mixed in, but I saw no sign of Red Rumped Swallow. In addition, there were 2 Temminck’s Stints, 2 Little … Continued
This afternoon from my kitchen window I saw a good number of House Martins and one Red Rumped Swallow. This morning at El Pinet, on one of the stony islands there were between 150 and 200 Golden Plovers plus several … Continued
Today I spent three lovely hours in the stunning surroundings of Sierra De Crevillente. I got there before the sun had managed to burn off the morning mist and was rewarded with good views of 3 Black Wheatear, 2 Blue … Continued
A few photos from El Hondo, El Clot and surrounding PFT. The Cranes were in my camera vision at last.