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    • Spring Migration Comparison Report 2019 – 2022
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Members Travels

A Trip to Sigüenza – David Roe
27 Jul 2022

A Trip to Sigüenza – David Roe

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

My wife, Carol, and I have just had four nights in Sigüenza, Guadalajara province. Yesterday, we did a walk through a river gorge with steep rock cliffs and then up to a waterfall (which was bone dry at this time … Continued

Ruidera and Tablas de Daimiel – Paul and Greta
7 Apr 2022

Ruidera and Tablas de Daimiel – Paul and Greta

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

This is a report on our break to Ruidera from 19th-26th March 2022. We spent part of Sunday near the Lagunas de Ruidera, where we saw lots of Griffon Vultures, Great Tit, Chaffinch, Red-legged Partridge, Lapwing, Blackbird and Cormorant. At … Continued

Ebro Delta – Edward Humphreys
31 Aug 2021

Ebro Delta – Edward Humphreys

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

These are a few photos taken on Edward’s recent trip to the Ebro Delta.

Ebro Delta – Len Williamson
12 May 2021

Ebro Delta – Len Williamson

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

I went to the Ebro Delta this week and saw the following.  I went with a local guide Al Henderson who was really knowledgeable and great to spend a day with. Species list – Great Crested Grebe, Little Grebe, Squacco … Continued

Doñana Parque Nacional – Michael Norton
30 Apr 2018

Doñana Parque Nacional – Michael Norton

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

Days 2 & 3 at La Rocina and Acebuche. Looks like White Storks have a housing problem too and at last I have a decent photo of a Woodchat Shrike. It has taken me long enough.  

Doñana Parque Nacional – Michael Norton
28 Apr 2018

Doñana Parque Nacional – Michael Norton

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

Day one and my first ever sighting and photos of a Little Bittern and Black Kite. Well worth the eight hour drive as long as it is not all downhill from now on. I forgot to mention that all of … Continued

Lynx and Birdwatching in Andujar – 6-9th March – Barry Chambers
20 Mar 2018

Lynx and Birdwatching in Andujar – 6-9th March – Barry Chambers

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

On Tuesday 4th March Kathy, Rob, Carol and myself set off for a four day trip in search of the Iberian Lynx. As we approached the region of Jaen the weather started to deteriorate, but by the time we reached … Continued

Birding in Costa Rica – Dave Eddy
17 Feb 2018

Birding in Costa Rica – Dave Eddy

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

Former CBBC Member and avid birder, Dave Eddy has sent us a report and some stunning photos from his recent trip to Costa Rica. I flew from Gatwick to Liberia. Stayed in hotel RIU GUANACASTE in the Guanacaste region (NW … Continued

The Pyrenees – Part Six – Malcolm Palmer
10 Jul 2017

The Pyrenees – Part Six – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

An early start from our hotel at Monreal del Campo, and Greta drove us efficiently down to Sagunto, where we took a detour through Puçol to the Marjal del Moro, undeterred by a race or some such that seemed to … Continued

The Pyrenees – Part Five – Malcolm Palmer
23 Jun 2017

The Pyrenees – Part Five – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Members Travels | 0

We ascended the road southwards from Jaca, up to the foot of the Oriel Mountain, where I had previously seen Black Woodpecker. No such luck, but when we parked to take a look at the rather fine scenery, the clear, … Continued

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El Hondo North Gate opening times –

Visits can only be made on Saturday mornings between 8.30 and 11.30. You have to be there at 8.30 and you cannot leave until 11.30. Telephone  966 678 515 to book your place. The reserve at San Felipe is open most of the time with the Visitor Centre open on certain days.

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Thursday 16th February – Pego Marsh

Latest Posts

  • Lo Chicharro, PFT – Malcolm Palmer 31st January 2023
  • Los Urrutias – Darren Wilson 31st January 2023
  • Mar Menor – Darren Wilson 30th January 2023
  • Guardarmar, Torrevieja – Geoff Culliford 28th January 2023
  • el pinet El Pinet – Barry Chambers 27th January 2023

Recent Sightings

  • hondo little reserve Salinas and El Hondo Fields – Paul and Greta 25th January 2023
  • Rojales/Guardamar – Barry Chambers 22nd January 2023
  • Torrevieja – Barry Chambers 16th December 2022
  • La Mata – Barry Chambers 12th December 2022
  • Guardarmar – Barry Chambers 8th December 2022

Mary’s Blog

  • Mary’s Blog – Salinas to San Felipe – 5/12/22 14th December 2022
  • Mary’s Blog – El Hondo fields, El Clot – 3/12/22 14th December 2022
  • Mary’s Blog – Gran Alacant area – 2/12/22 14th December 2022
  • Mary’s Blog – El Clot, SP Salinas and El Pinet – 1/12/22 13th December 2022
  • Mary’s Blog – Santa Pola/El Clot – 30/11/22 12th December 2022

Field Trips

  • Mar Menor Field Trip – Malcolm Palmer 19th January 2023
  • Santa Pola Field Trip – Malcolm Palmer 1st December 2022
  • Yecla Field Trip – David Roe 16th November 2022
  • Alcoy Field Trip by Malcolm Palmer 27th October 2022
  • Torrevieja Field Trip – Malcolm Palmer 25th September 2022

Northern Costa Blanca

  • Pego Marshes 13th December 2014
  • The Plains Of Petrola 13th December 2014
  • Monnegre De Arriba 13th December 2014
  • Maigmó 13th December 2014
  • alcoyvultures Alcoy And Font Roja 13th December 2014

Southern Costa Blanca

  • Lo Monte 1st February 2015
  • Clot De Galvany 1st February 2015
  • Sierra Espuña and the Guadalentin Valley 13th December 2014
  • The Mar Menor 13th December 2014
  • San Pedro del Pinatar Salinas 13th December 2014

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