Good to read that Jenny is still able to continue birding with her broken limbs even if still restricted to the car. Reading John's report some good birds were seen so hope I can replicate tomorrow (Wednesday).
Rio Genil: Monday 4th June
(Iberian) Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava iberiae (PHOTO: John Wainwright) |
We stopped for coffee prior to going to the river,
here a few hirundines - namely House Martins and Barn Swallows - were
about, as well Collared Doves and Spotless Starlings.
As we approached the river, Common Swifts and
Red-rumped Swallows were logged, and as we followed the course we saw
Jackdaws, Kestrel and Woodpigeon. Green Woodpeckers were heard and a
couple of Golden Orioles were noted. A Great Spotted
Woodpecker tapped away relentlessly at an old decayed tree, while in
the bushes lining the river, Nightingales, Blackcaps, Cetti´s Warblers,
Goldfinches, Chaffinches, Blackbirds and Serins were seen.
As I was scanning the ridges of the hills here, I
spotted a Bonelli´s Eagle just sitting on a rock. He, or she, sat there
for over two hours while we were photographing insects and flowers. I
think it one of the pair we have seen here for
the past few years, although I have not found nest site. Lots of
Azure-winged Magpies and a few Common Magpies hereabouts and two
Bee-eaters passed over but never stopped in view.
Bonelli's Eagle Hieraaetus fasciatus (PHOTO: John Wainwright) |
Ocellated Lizard Lacerta lepida (PHOTO: John Wainwright) |
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius (PHOTO: John Wainwright) |
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