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2014/15 Winter Sightings

Little Bittern at El Hondo
7 Feb 2015

Little Bittern at El Hondo

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

Visiting birder Peter Burton has reported a Little Bittern (WINTER SIGHTING) at El Hondo today.

El Hondo by Barry Chambers
31 Jan 2015

El Hondo by Barry Chambers

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

What a difference a day makes, yesterday was like summer and today a return to winter.  I booked to go El Hondo this morning but only spent about an hour there, the wind and rain was terrible.  On my way … Continued

Winter Sightings – Kathy and Rob
21 Jan 2015

Winter Sightings – Kathy and Rob

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

I thought you might be interested in sightings we have had this month. Firstly our dogs flushed two Quail (WINTER SIGHTING) on the shore of the Mar Menor south of Los Alcazares (Rambla del Albujon) on 3rd January. We have been … Continued

Between Catral and Dolores – Stephan and Els
10 Jan 2015

Between Catral and Dolores – Stephan and Els

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

Squacco Heron (WINTER SIGHTING) seen between Catral and Dolores.

Vistabella – Malcolm and Barry – (winter sighting).
6 Jan 2015

Vistabella – Malcolm and Barry – (winter sighting).

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

This morning at Vistabella (my first morning out as a bionic birder, thanks to Barry) a House Martin – maybe two (WINTER SIGHTING) , amongst a lot of more expected stuff, including a nice male Hen Harrier.

San Felipe – (winter sighting)
24 Dec 2014

San Felipe – (winter sighting)

by Mary Brazier | posted in: 2014/15 Winter Sightings, Sightings | 0

19th December – A Little Bittern (WINTER SIGHTING) – seen from the first hide at San Felipe by Mary and John.

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.

Next field trip

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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