There was a thick mist yesterday that lingered for a good few hours around Los Montesinos, so my plan of a morning with the Montagu’s Harrier was postponed. A field besides the Lemon groves was occupied by at least 30 … Continued
We were having an easier day today starting with visits to a few pretty mountain villages we have not been to before. These were Argues del Puerto, Jasa and lastly Urdues where we heard a Cuckoo calling. We continued to … Continued
Today we drove across the mountain road to Roncal, down to Burgui and from there towards Lumbier. As soon as we left Anso there was a Griffon Vulture perched on top of a farm building at the edge of the … Continued
A few photos from a little explore around Dolores, La Marina and Guardamar. 48 species seen and another 3 heard only. Including ….. Montagu’s Harrier, Audouin’s Gull, Woodchat Shrike, Red rumped Swallow, Iberian Grey Shrike, Roller, Stone Curlew,Hoopoe, Great Spotted … Continued
Today we drove down the Fago valley, a dramatic place with high cliffs and extensive forests. We heard quite a lot of birds without seeing them, including Wren, Robin and Great Tit. At the edge of Fago village we had … Continued
A very nice couple of hours on our usual route but with Jane and Ken. Starting out from El Pinet and through to Monastery road and PFT. Birds seen, Avocet, Flamingo, Terns, Gulls, Roller, Little Owl, Bee-eater, Glossy Ibis, Grey … Continued
Today we drove from Anso to Zuriza stopping to check the Lammergeier nest we had seen three years ago, but no luck today. The gorge and the meadows looked as lovely as ever but the birds were sadly lacking. Continuing … Continued
We arrived at Zaragoza Airport on Thursday night and the first bird we saw was, as predicted, a Black Kite. The hotel was next to a park and it was quite surprising to see Mute Swans on the lake there. … Continued
A few photos taken recently by Peter Williams at the reserve at San Felipe.
On our trip around the usual route today, birds seen:- Little Owl x 7. A lot of Cattle Egret and Glossy Ibis in flooded fields, Hoopoe, Little Egret, several Rollers and Bee-eaters, Kestrel, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Southern Grey and Woodchat Shrikes, … Continued