We picked up Linda and set off to our first stop in the lay-by at Santa Pola Salinas. Here we started today’s list with Flamingo, Cormorant, Black-winged Stilt, Shelduck and Yellow-legged Gulls. At El Pinet we saw Avocets and Slender-billed … Continued
On a beautifully sunny and warm February morning, 14 CBBC members met at the Venta Don Jamón on the outskirts of Alhama de Murcia. After coffees, and breakfasts for some members, we headed through the town and climbed up the … Continued
An Isabelline Wheatear had been seen recently at El Hondo Visitor Centre and, as we live close by, we went to try to see it. Fortunately for us, it was giving great views and didn’t seem to mind passers by. … Continued
We gathered at the main car park in San Pedro del Pinatar under welcome blue skies and calm conditions, an encouraging start to the day. Twenty-four members assembled, including several newcomers who were quickly made to feel part of the … Continued
Santa Pola Pier- my last birdwatching session in Spain before the Spring. I saw about 15-30 Balearic Shearwaters, a critically endangered seabird. Photographed too!!Lots of Gannets about- including one in very bizarre black and white plumage, and a young black … Continued
Clot de Galvany today. Spectacular views of five Ferruginous Ducks and three White-headed Ducks were obtained.
Saturday’s weather was a repeat of the previous day, very calm, overcast with occasional glimpses of weak sun and the thermometer slowly rising from about 8c when the North Gate opened, to about 13c by the time I left the … Continued
The second day of the New Year dawned overcast and cool but very calm and I picked up Bryan Thomas, who had returned from the UK the previous day, to be my expert guide in this mountainous terrain. The narrow, … Continued
Not a birdwatching morning for New Years Day but a pleasant paddle along the beach at La Marina. Whilst having a coffee near the campsite, I was surprised to see & hear a Goldcrest, a bird I have never seen … Continued
