Rex found this information about hedge netting which people with UK links might find interesting. The Government has responded to the petition “Make ‘netting’ hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence.” The Government responded: Causing suffering to birds … Continued
Malcolm sent this information about a book by Tony Peral. Malcolm says, ” I have known Tony many years, and his photos of Bonelli’s Eagles, which many of our members have enjoyed watching at a site many know well, are … Continued
Peter Alden has sent in some information about a new project at Pego Marshes. Peter says “We have often seen Ospreys at Pego Marsh, so I thought people might be interested to hear about this project. Hopefully the project will … Continued
Pego Marsh has been dry since at least the 10th March. However, Len Williamson has just sent these pictures which show they are flooding it again – at last!
The Costa Blanca Bird Club have been hosting monthly day-trips around local venues since it’s formation in 2005. During trips in recent years, more and more members are commenting on the reduction in bird numbers on sites that are regularly … Continued
Not for the first time, the Agua Amarga (Bitter Water, literally translated) is under threat. Not only has Alicante airport once again started to talk about constructing an extra runway, which would effectively put a finish to the hard-pressed wetland, … Continued
Here are the dates and locations for next year’s field trips. Wednesday 16th January – Mar Menor area Thursday 14th February – San Felipe Visitor Centre, El Rocio, Elche area Tuesday 12th March – Pego Marsh Wednesday 10th April – … Continued
News has just come through, as I write, that the EU (whether or not Britain will still be an interested party) is to ban ‘single-use’ plastics from 2021. Let us just hope that this will not be a case of … Continued
An often asked question from new members is “how big is a Booted Eagle“. As there are more types of eagle in Spain than in the UK, I once studied four field guides and sized some of the more commonly … Continued
At the recent AGM a number of changes to the Committee were discussed and agreed. Firstly, Els is stepping down from the Committee, but hopefully will still be available to give her expert bird recognition advice on future trips. Stephan … Continued