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Spring Migration 2016

Hondon de las Nieves – Stephan and Els
21 May 2016

Hondon de las Nieves – Stephan and Els

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

Today we observed in our garden in Hondón de las Nieves an Isabelline Warbler (Iduna Opaca).  Formerly this species was called Western Olivaceous Warbler (and then it was a Hippolais opaca), but according to the new Collins Guide we have … Continued

Spring Migrants – Barry Chambers
2 May 2016

Spring Migrants – Barry Chambers

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

This evening by the Segura in Guardamar there was a Melodious Warbler.

Spring Migrants – Rabasa, Alicante – Malcolm Palmer
22 Apr 2016

Spring Migrants – Rabasa, Alicante – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

At Rabasa, the usual site, the first Greater Short toed Larks were well in evidence.  

El Pinet – Malcolm Palmer
20 Apr 2016

El Pinet – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

No sign of the Roseate Tern or any yellow billed terns at El Pinet, but a Caspian Tern (SM) was there, as were two Oystercatchers, and Brian flushed out a Pied Flycatcher. There was a Bonelli’s Warbler (SM) at Carabassi woods.    

Sightings/Spring Migrants – San Felipe/El Hondo – Malcolm Palmer
15 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – San Felipe/El Hondo – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

At San Felipe, at least 4 Squacco Herons, lots of Mediterranean Gulls, Whiskered Terns and Collared Pratincoles. A few Curlew Sandpipers, and a nice near black Spotted Redshank. On the north side of Hondo, a Peregrine, a Roller (SM) calling, … Continued

Sightings/Spring Migrants – El Clot, Santa Pola Salinas – Stephan and Els
12 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – El Clot, Santa Pola Salinas – Stephan and Els

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

We only heard the Turtle Dove at the Clot today, so Barry has beaten us with an eye wink. Also there: Nightingale, trying it’s voice. At the Salinas of Santa Pola we saw from the hide (we outside, the mosquitoes inside) … Continued

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Rojales, Benimar, Benejuzar – Barry Chambers
12 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Rojales, Benimar, Benejuzar – Barry Chambers

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

Yesterday there was a Cirl Bunting in the same field as the two I saw last week in the Benimar/Rojales area. Today at Benejuzar, by the Segura River there were four Turtle Doves (SM), lots of Nightingales, Tree Sparrows, Woodchat … Continued

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Alicante Uni – Malcolm Palmer
11 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Alicante Uni – Malcolm Palmer

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

Bit of luck at the University this morning! A male Golden Oriole (SM), male Whitethroat (SM) and two male Subalpine Warblers, plus this badly photographed Woodchat Shrike.  

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Nr Los Montesinos – Edward Humphreys
9 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Nr Los Montesinos – Edward Humphreys

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

On the Los Montesinos to Florentilles Camping road – Montagu’s Harrier (SM), several Spectacled Warblers, Stone Curlew, Little Owl, Hoopoe, 4 Jackdaws, Green Woodpecker and a Cuckoo.

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Pego Marsh – Nigel Bentley
7 Apr 2016

Sightings/Spring Migrants – Pego Marsh – Nigel Bentley

by Mary Brazier | posted in: Sightings, Spring Migration 2016 | 0

During a two-hour morning visit to Pego Marsh, two immature Black Stork were seen again (they have been there for at least three weeks). Also notable were a Short-toed Eagle (SM) hovering nicely, a Squacco Heron, two Purple Heron, a Common … 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.

Next field trip

Thursday 16th February – Pego Marsh

Latest Posts

  • Guardarmar, Torrevieja – Geoff Culliford 28th January 2023
  • el pinet El Pinet – Barry Chambers 27th January 2023
  • Pallet Road, Monastery and PFT area – Greta Owen 26th January 2023
  • hondo little reserve Salinas and El Hondo Fields – Paul and Greta 25th January 2023
  • Mar Menor – Darren Wilson 25th 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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