Sightings

Had a couple of hours to spare so went to the Palm Farm Track and took the ‘parallel track’ – not a good idea if we get a drop of rain – quite squishy! Birds seen:- 400+ Glossy Ibis, 100+ … Continued

On a minor road between Vistabella and Catral there was a Booted Eagle in a tree. A Sociable Plover was with a Lapwing flock in a farm field on the other side of the fence at the El Hondo Visitor Centre. As you … Continued

This morning at Vistabella, the Sociable Plover was again present, with many Lapwings, Golden Plover, a probable young Peregrine and many waders. We also had all the hirundines except Sand Martin!

This message was received from David Brooks on 5th November. “I’m an occasional visitor from Norfolk who has been in contact in previous years.  I wondered if a juvenile Alpine Accentor seen at Guadalest today was an unusual record ?” … Continued

Another Black Stork today. This time at Pego Marshes. It was in the rice fields to the south of the site. An hour later I saw it (presumably the same bird) in the air and apparently gaining height. I also saw … Continued

Thanks to a ‘phone call from Malcolm I was at the PFT at 7.45 this morning and had good views of the Red Breasted Flycatcher. At the same spot I also saw a Merlin land in the field opposite the flycatcher and further along … Continued

Paul sent in another report, this time from Monnegre. He says:- “I was at Monnegre today and saw a large party of Griffon Vultures. My first bird was a solitary grey-billed juvenile. Then I saw four, being chased off by a … Continued

Visiting birder Paul License sent in this sightings report:- “Just spent the day mostly at El Hondo. Saw a Black Stork fly from the reserve and settle briefly on a field next to the Vistabella house. It then flew off … Continued

On the PFT at the Eastern end, about 10 Lapwings, 6 Golden Plover, lots of Skylark and a few Meadow Pipits, and that was about it! Raptors were represented by 1 female Marsh Harrier, a couple of Kestrels and a … Continued

Sunday 30th October  During a social walk between the Nautilus Bar and south Torrevieja beach this morning there was a Whimbrel on the rocks at the beach heading south, a Kingfisher flew north along the same rocks, a Sparrowhawk was hunting over … Continued