A brisk walk around my local patch this afternoon produced a Little Owl on its usual palm tree, an uncharacteristically bold male Little Bittern, which was so close I couldn’t even get a photo. Also, I had Tree Sparrow, Iberian … Continued
A gorgeous Águila Pescadora/Osprey today from the first hide along the Vistabella Road.
Went for our usual boxing day tradition, took our mince pies and flask of coffee, and did some birding on the way. Grey Wagtail, Robin, Hoopoe, Blackbird, Booted Eagle, Stonechat, Grey Heron, Goldfinch, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Sardinian Warbler, Black Redstart, … Continued
Here’s the latest instalment from South-East Spain! El Hondo is just an amazing place especially in the sunshine! Nothing out of the ordinary around El Hondo today but spent the morning enjoying good numbers of quality birds. Just before the … Continued
Blitzed around El Hondo today. Edited highlights included a beautiful Wryneck just before the left hand hide after the boardwalk in the Visitor’s Centre. Four Booted Eagles together at Santa Agueda platforms and a Greater Spotted Eagle from the first … Continued
Today from the first hide on the Vista Bella Road I saw 2 Greater Spotted Eagles both distant, perching on the trees on the other side of the water. Good numbers of Marsh Harriers including several males, lots of duck including … Continued
Species from our trip out today:- 3 White Stork, 1 Little Stint, a small flock of Dunlin, three large flocks of Glossy Ibis, Magpie, Blackbird, Thrush, Bluethroat, Red Legged Partridge, Hoopoe, Green Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Black Redstart, Little Owl, Little … Continued
Back to my second home this morning. First stop, North Gate. Had six species of Birds of Prey including an adult Spotted Eagle (not Tönn) an Osprey and a pale phase Booted Eagle all in the same spot. Also, had … Continued
I was just in Santa Pola due to some work and took a few days off to visit El Clot de Galvany and the sierras just to the north of the city. I have seen the following birds at El Clot: … Continued
Spent the last couple of afternoons at the Santa Agueda platforms hoping for the arrival of the Greater Spotted Eagle, Tönn. Yesterday was a ‘no show’ as he roosted near Alcoi overnight. Tried again today and he eventually showed up … Continued