Tuesday 23 May 2023

Roquetas de Mar

Tuesday 23 May 2023


After yesterday’s continuous rain I took advantage of the dry, and at present sunny, weather to pay a quick visit to the fresh water pond immediately before the entry to the salinas visited last evening.  Not a lot of birds to be seen but lovely to have a handful of Whiskered Terns along with Little Grebes, Pochards, Mallards, Coots and, above the water, a number of Pallid Swifts and House Martins.  On the far side a few distant Flamingos.


Whiskered Terns over the lake


Also noted were Collared Doves, Blackbirds and House Sparrows.  Fifteen minutes well spent before setting off on the journey to Cabo de Gata.

 

Birds seen:

Mallard, Pochard, Little Grebe, Little Egret, Flamingo, Whiskered Tern, Collared Dove, Pallid Swift, Barn Swallow, House Martin, Blackbird, House sparrow.



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