El Hondo fields – Malcolm Palmer
Had a stroke of luck today for once. No sign of the Surf Scoter, so I went to seek the Black-shouldered Kite. No sign of that either so went to the Vistabella hide, where I met up with Sergio briefly. … Continued
Had a stroke of luck today for once. No sign of the Surf Scoter, so I went to seek the Black-shouldered Kite. No sign of that either so went to the Vistabella hide, where I met up with Sergio briefly. … Continued
This morning I had great views of a Black Shouldered Kite, very obliging. Note: Barry also caught up with some Waxwings when he was in England over Xmas.
It didn’t feel remotely like January when some 24 members of the Costa Blanca Bird Club met near the entrance to San Pedro del Pinatar’s saltworks. A stroll to the beach was all it took to reveal a nice pinkish-breasted Southern Grey Shrike, … Continued
We have received reports of a Black-winged Kite seen around the El Hondo area on 11th January. If anyone else sees the bird we would love to hear from you.
I decided to brave the wind and cold and went for a walk along the pier at Torrevieja to the faro. I had wonderful views of a Lesser Crested Tern for a least 15 minutes at times it was closer … Continued
We were up at Pego Marshes last week and saw 4 Common Cranes – I think a family group of 2 adults and 2 juveniles – this was certainly a first there for us and we wondered if they had … Continued
Here is my last report – a full list from this morning’s early visit to El Pinet:- Greater Flamingo, Avocet, Black-winged Stilt, Black-tailed Godwit (82), Dunlin, White Wagtail, Stone Curlew (2), Golden Plover (600+), Grey Plover (1), Kentish Plover, Ringed … Continued
Of interest this morning on the previously flooded field behind the visitor centre at San Felipe were 4 Woodlark. Not far from the North Gate to El Hondo at least a dozen Booted Eagles were circling on thermals
Barry – This morning along the Rio Segura in Rojales, at the rear of the Salud there were around 20 Common Waxbills. Malcolm – I had a group of Crossbills and a pair of Ravens at Xorret de Catí.
There was a Caspian Tern on the Salinas today.