The Costa Blanca Bird Club’s late April visit to the island of Tabarca was attended by just twelve members, who met on the quayside of Santa Pola on a cool, breezy morning. Common and Little Terns were fishing in the … Continued
Visiting birder, John Olley has sent in this report of recent sightings, showing some significant bird movements. List of bird sightings 21st and 22nd April two hours each day 08.00 – 10.00 Laguna Salada de la Mata 3 male and … Continued
A nice bit of sun brought a few birds, including Pied Flycatcher, Woodchat Shrike, Swallow, Bee eater, Green Woodpecker and possible Spotted Redshank.
At the Clot, where there is a new plague of Florida Galapagos, and too much vegetation. It was teeming with Willow Warblers after the rain and I had a nice female Orphean Warbler. At the Font de Sendieta, Eight Black … Continued
This morning, in the rain, Willow Warbler, female Pied Flycatcher and a Red-rumped Swallow at the University.
14th April – Bee eater and Great Spotted Cuckoo around the old Monastery. 18th April – The only bird we saw at Pallet Road was a Little Owl. It landed on a shrub not far from the roadside. At PFT … Continued
This morning at the University, my first Spotted Flycatcher of the year.
Not good rivals, but I had a Bonelli’s Warbler at the Uni, and also a Rose-ringed Parakeet.
16th April – Today along the Rio Segura Formentera there was a Nightingale plus 8+ Cetti’s Warblers. 17th April – This morning near the Golf course in Rojales I saw a stunning Whinchat.
A nice morning at The visitors Centre, El Hondo. Large numbers of Collared Pratincoles plus Great Reed Warblers, Great Spotted Cuckoo and Common Cuckoo, Whiskered Terns, Purple Heron, Squacco Herons, 4 Gull Billed Terns, Little Ringed Plover, Common, Green, Wood … Continued