Booted Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Hoopoe, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Western Swamphen, Ferruginous Duck, Song Thrush, Little Egret, Red Knobbed Coot, Parakeet and two very blue birds mixed in with them, probably Budgies.
Lots of birding recently on my own and with fellow birder, Jeannet. Moustached Warbler at El Hondo North Gate yesterday. Today, we headed to the Guadalentin Valley. Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Hen Harrier, Lesser short-toed Lark, Merlin, Spanish Sparrow, Chough, Dartford Warbler, … Continued
This morning at Faro del Guardamar I had great views of the Surf Scoter, I attach a few photos, unfortunately as the Scoter moved closer towards in my camera died!!!!!
Had a stroke of luck today for once. No sign of the Surf Scoter, so I went to seek the Black-shouldered Kite. No sign of that either so went to the Vistabella hide, where I met up with Sergio briefly. … Continued
This morning I had great views of a Black Shouldered Kite, very obliging. Note: Barry also caught up with some Waxwings when he was in England over Xmas.
It didn’t feel remotely like January when some 24 members of the Costa Blanca Bird Club met near the entrance to San Pedro del Pinatar’s saltworks. A stroll to the beach was all it took to reveal a nice pinkish-breasted Southern Grey Shrike, … Continued
We have received reports of a Black-winged Kite seen around the El Hondo area on 11th January. If anyone else sees the bird we would love to hear from you.
I decided to brave the wind and cold and went for a walk along the pier at Torrevieja to the faro. I had wonderful views of a Lesser Crested Tern for a least 15 minutes at times it was closer … Continued
We were up at Pego Marshes last week and saw 4 Common Cranes – I think a family group of 2 adults and 2 juveniles – this was certainly a first there for us and we wondered if they had … Continued
Here is my last report – a full list from this morning’s early visit to El Pinet:- Greater Flamingo, Avocet, Black-winged Stilt, Black-tailed Godwit (82), Dunlin, White Wagtail, Stone Curlew (2), Golden Plover (600+), Grey Plover (1), Kentish Plover, Ringed … Continued