Segura River, Guardamar
Today we set off across the Salinas stopping briefly at the tower lay by where we saw a large flock of Black tailed Godwits, maybe 100+, flying across the road before coming down in one of the pools on the … Continued
Today we set off across the Salinas stopping briefly at the tower lay by where we saw a large flock of Black tailed Godwits, maybe 100+, flying across the road before coming down in one of the pools on the … Continued
Today we headed for El Pinet to see the Spoonbills which have been seen there recently. For the past week several people have been posting great photos on my Facebook Spain and UK Bird Group so I had to go and … Continued
‘The Three Amigos’ were reunited today for a trip to the Mar Menor. Our first stop was at San Pedro Del Pinatar where the pools contained plenty of Shelduck, along with a few Flamingos, Avocets and Black winged Stilts. Some … Continued
Please note that El Hondo main reserve is still only open on Saturday mornings but it is now open from 8.30 to 11.30am. The opening times were previously 9.00 to 12.00. You still need to ring or call at the San Felipe … Continued
Today at El Hondo, which is now open from 8.30 – 11.30 each week, I saw a good number of Raptors. A Greater Spotted Eagle flew below me very close at the first tower hide as soon as I arrived, later … Continued
I walked along the gated road where I heard several Moustached Warblers but couldn’t see any. There were 2 White Storks at the rubbish tip near El Hondo north gate.
Stephan and Els have read on the AHSA blog something interesting for the CBBC members and others. They have summarised and translated it for us. AHSA (Amigos de los Humedales del Sur de Alicante) writes recently in its blog about … Continued
The weather has been a bit windy and wet this week so we have been doing some painting in the house. We had a quick trip out on Monday when we drove along the beach road looking for a Blue … Continued
Dave and Linda sent me some photos of a Southern Grey Shrike helping itself to some water/food in their garden today. Not a bad bird for the garden!