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Spanish birder Sergio sent this information to Malcolm – “A few days ago I spoke with the Director of Hondo, he said he had not changed the visitation at Hondo. The main reserve can not be visited on Wednesdays because … Continued

As already stated below, The Costa Blanca Bird Club is carrying out a study of winter rarities, and would like you to contact us if you see any of the species on this short list of birds we know to … Continued

From Sergio Arroyo come two pieces of very welcome information conservation-wise. One is that, after studying the likely environmental impact, it has been decided not to exploit the unknown resources of petroleum which lie beneath the seas off the coast … Continued

Regarding the Costa Blanca Bird Club’s trip to the Mar Menor, where a Ring-billed Gull was claimed, subsequent exhaustive studies suggest that it was, indeed, a young Yellow legged Gull. Which tends to show that a gathering of ‘experts’ can … Continued

If you read most field guides, you will learn that Hoopoes don’t winter in Spain, and neither do Booted Eagles. If you are a keen birder, and live here, you will know that both species are a common sight, around … Continued

More information from Malcolm – There have been rumours about all sorts of future fates that may befall our wetlands. Regarding El Hondo, the owners, as many should know, are an irrigation company, Riegos de Levante, whose business it is … Continued

Juani and I went along to join the throng from AHSA and the SEO on Santa Pola Salinas on Sunday 6th October. Disappointingly few foreigners appeared, but we hopefully were able to do some recruiting – and 23 of us … Continued

There are various rumours which suggest that the future of the wetland site at El Hondo is under review. Whatever the truth is, it would appear that this important habitat is facing serious threats. If you would like to register … Continued