3rd May draft
Although the elements were against us first thing in the morning, heavy dark clouds and spitting with rain very low light levels and a change of plan from the Mountains of Montnegra to the local area, Jeanette seemed to have a plan so Geoff and I just went with it. Good job because it paid off
Three very good birders has its benefits in what gets seen and a big chunk of luck
I think a its a big list but no mega bird or anything out of the ordinary for the time of year but an enjoyable morning's birding,
Some of the Highlights included Gull-billed Tern, Whiskered Tern, Little Tern, Mediterranean Gull, Audouin's Gull, lots of Woodchat Shrike and Iberian Southern Grey Shrike, A few Squacco Heron lots of European Rollers, little Owl, Bee-eater, Turtle Dove at least 6. Red-rumped Swallows, quite a few Nightingales, Tree Sparrows, Great Reed Warbler, and Reed Warbler. Ceti's Warblers Little Ringed Plover,
San Felipe
Collared Patincol, good numbers, Marsh Harrier, Sardinian Warbler, Zitting Cisticola and Corn Bunting are numerous Common Cuckoo is plentiful.
We did have a bit of a laugh as we kept seeing birds on tinned roofs Shell Duck, Cattle Egret, more to edit
Photos to follow
Go birding have fun make some news
Cheer Bryan
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