Mary’s Blog – Maigmo
Today we picked up Paul and Greta and set off towards Maigmo. On the way we stopped in Tibi and had a short walk past the church and along the walkway above the gorge. There were lots of small birds … Continued
Today we picked up Paul and Greta and set off towards Maigmo. On the way we stopped in Tibi and had a short walk past the church and along the walkway above the gorge. There were lots of small birds … Continued
Friday 17th February We needed a quiet time after our long day out in the Albacete Province. In the morning we had a walk on the beach and a paddle (yes really) in the sea which was pretty cold. After … Continued
Thursday 16th February Today we joined the Costa Blanca Bird Club for their field trip to Yecla. It was lovely to see friends again and also to meet some new people. On the way to the meeting point I listed … Continued
Wednesday 15th February Today we had another drive across the fields to San Felipe. A Great White Egret on the Salinas was new and there was a flock of Meadow Pipits on the Pallet Road. Not much else that was … Continued
Sunday 12th February Another wander around the Clot today found us much the same species, but a couple of Red-legged Partridge by the tower were new and the Night Heron had been joined by a second one. Species list – … Continued
Saturday 11th February On Saturday I did a few chores, but we had a walk over the Clot in the afternoon. We were well wrapped up as there was a cold wind. The view from the dry hide was again … Continued
Friday 10th February Today we just had a morning walk by the river at Guardamar. A Little Bittern was almost the first bird we saw as it flew into some reeds on the other side of the water before we … Continued
Thursday 9th February Today we picked up Dave and Linda and headed off across the Salinas seeing the usual Yellow-legged Gulls, Greater Flamingo, Avocet and more exciting, a few Spoonbill. On the way to the old monastery we saw a … Continued
Wednesday 8th February We arrived on Tuesday, so after shopping on Wednesday morning, our first outing was to El Clot in the afternoon. It was great to be back and see some of our old favourites there. Great also to … Continued
This was out last day and happily it was warm and sunny. We planned to drive across to the El Hondo Visitor Centre at San Felipe stopping at various points on the way. Crossing the Salinas we saw the usual … Continued