We had a birding day today with family visitors from UK. The Vista Bella hides water level has fallen and they are easily accessible again now. Plenty of Flamingos in their best plumage and in flight, which delighted the grandchildren. The new scrapes … Continued
During our visit to Sierra Espuna, we spent more than 2 hours sitting on a dry stone wall watching Ring Ouzels flying from the pines to a feeding and drinking area, at any one time there were probably 15+ in … Continued
On site by 08.30 and birding. As is often the case we had to work for our birds here. Corn Buntings and stunning Stonechats provided some photo opportunities, but considering it was a sunny morning, somewhat warmer than of late, there was … Continued
A cold (3 degrees c) start with a chilly breeze. The tall hide tends to get very crowded these days but affords the best view of what is going on. A Spotted Eagle was soon located not far away, sitting quietly in … Continued
Visiting UK birder Paul (who we met at Lo Monte) has kindly sent in some information for the website. Bird Sightings – Sun 08 Feb – AM – viewing Platforms at Santa Agueda, nr Catral. Marsh Harrier, Spotted Eagle – presumed ‘Tonn’. … Continued
Today I visited the Coastal Rd between Santa Pola and Gran Alacant. Almost immediately after leaving Santa Pola I noticed a stunning male Blue Rock Thrush on top of a derelict building. Nice start! Stonechat and Black Redstart were a … Continued
Today we saw between many Crag Martins an early (or wintering?) Red rumped Swallow above the Consorcio Road. In the dead tree at the beginning of the Green Sandpiper Ditch (at the other side of the Vistabella Road) we could … Continued
The second day of the year gives a good opportunity to shorten the ‘to do’ list for 2015. So we were on the road early to see some birds that are not that abundant in our semi coastal region. The ZEPA … Continued
By Trevor Ashley and Bryan Thomas We met up on the Sunday morning to discuss a short trip out locally. As we sat in Bryan’s garden an Alpine Swift put in an appearance in the sky. A good omen? We … Continued
By Malcolm Palmer Not having visited the Visitor Centre for a while, Barry and I decided to have a look in on a steaming hot morning. Bee Eaters were much in evidence, and a Pallid Swift flew with them. One … Continued