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News has just come through, as I write, that the EU (whether or not Britain will still be an interested party) is to ban ‘single-use’ plastics from 2021. Let us just hope that this will not be a case of … Continued

An often asked question from new members is “how big is a Booted Eagle“. As there are more types of eagle in Spain than in the UK, I once studied four field guides and sized some of the more commonly … Continued

At the recent AGM a number of changes to the Committee were discussed and agreed. Firstly, Els is stepping down from the Committee, but hopefully will still be available to give her expert bird recognition advice on future trips. Stephan … Continued

This is just to remind you that Bryan Thomas is often out birding in the area and his blog is well worth a visit to see what birds he has found and to see some of his excellent photographs. https://birdingcostablanca.blogspot.com/

Here are the dates and locations for next year’s field trips. Wednesday 16th January – Mar Menor area Thursday 14th February – San Felipe Visitor Centre, El Rocio, Elche area Tuesday 12th March – Pego Marsh Wednesday 10th April – … Continued

For anyone who wishes to know more about local bird sites, who is able to read Spanish, this website might be of interest. You may be able to translate it or parts of it, although the website itself does not … Continued

I have been looking at the IOC World Bird List website to check on the latest correct names for birds. I have discovered the following changes which I was not aware of:- Previous name – Latest Name – Date of … Continued

Follow the link below to visit Bryan Thomas’s birding Blog. Bryan is regularly out birding in the Costa Blanca area making this blog a good source of information on bird sightings in the area. The blog can also be accessed … Continued

A lady called Vera who lives in Almeria province has kindly donated some of the cards she makes to the CBBC. She asks that the proceeds from any sales be added to club funds. Greta holds the cards and can … Continued

Mike and Joy Broker sent in this information which they received from the Campaign Against Bird Slaughter organisation. As of last weekend, with the completion of our operations in Cyprus and the northern Italian Alps of Brescia, all our autumn … Continued