Birders Reports

Within a few metres of arriving at pallet road there was four Little Owl perched on some fencing, as they were in very close vicinity of each other I assumed they were a family. They weren’t the only ones as … Continued

Having seen a pair of Bonelli’s Eagles from the Mirador Cuestas del Cedacero last Saturday, I was keen to do a ‘proper’ raptor watch here. No show but a Short-toed Eagle did eventually appear.  A juvenile I think. I also … Continued

Along the Segura this morning the Nightingales continue to sing, along with Reed Warblers.  30+ Glossy Ibis enjoying the flooded river. I also had 2 Great Spotted Cuckoo’s, my first on my local patch, plus good numbers of Turtle Doves. 

The rain must have brought the birds out, more around today. Roller, Bee-eater, Red-legged, Partridge, Little Owl, Little and Cattle Egret, Red-rumped Swallows collecting mud, Cuckoo, Swifts everywhere, Night Heron, and another which I think maybe a juvenile, Sardinian Warbler. … Continued

Just spent a couple of very enjoyable hours at Lagunas Del Lo Monte. Highlights included a Ferruginous Duck, a Glossy Ibis, a Purple Heron, 8 Night Heron, close views of male White-headed Duck, a Western Swamphen, Common Pochard, Red-crested Pochard, … Continued

Saturday 29th April – Arrivals I arrived into Alicante Airport around midday. Birding started as I waited for my hire car. House Sparrows, Swifts, Starlings. Nothing to set the pulse racing, but at least I was off the mark. I … Continued

Flushed a few Red-necked Nightjar from a local road early doors last week, so returned around 0600 this morning, had a very slow drive and saw six before the works traffic commenced. Photographed whilst knelt beside the nearside front headlight … Continued

This morning a short walk along the Segura in Rojales produced a Melodious Warbler, 4 Common Waxbills, Nightingales, Reed Warblers, Cetti’s Warblers etc

On my local walk west of Los Urrutias I had my ‘bird of the year’! This gorgeous Long-eared Owl was causing a commotion high up in a pine tree where it was impossible to get any sort of photo. Fortunately, … Continued

Spain 🇪🇸 Day5 50 species (Trip total now 130) 16 species were added to the trip list during a short evening visit. KENTISH, RINGED & GREY PLOVER, SPOONBILL, GCGREBE, COLLARED PRATINCOLE. TURNSTONE, LBBGULL, SANDERLING, LITTLE STINT, LITTLE, COMMON & SANDWICH … Continued