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  1. Black Wheatear

    Swift and palid Swift? Alentejo region in Portugal

    I'd have to agree with the majority in that the first photograph looks good for C.Swift. The second one I'd be relatively happy to put down as Pallid, BUT I'd still like a better photo collection i.e. upperside shots. One thing for sure, I find it easier to tell them apart in the firld than...
  2. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Siberian Warbler P.c.tristis Siberian Warbler P.c.tristis - Rio Guadiaro - Ronda. The bird has been around now for a few days, might involve more than one bird, site Indiana; Rio Guadiaro. Sorry only poor photographs attached, but good sightings and heard calling a few times (thin piping...
  3. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Article and blog, with some half decent photos if you are interested in Griffon Vultures. Griffon Vulture common resident. Although widespread throughout the province, it can be absent to very scarce in some areas (at least outside of periods for migration). Highest density of breeding birds is...
  4. Black Wheatear

    Doñana - The shame of Doñana

    Article from - Birds of Andalucia Article first published in October 2013 edition - Birds of Andalucia In the Spring 2013 edition (Volume Two, Issue Two) of Birds of Andalucía, a small panel on P15, headed ‘Did You Know?’, pointed out the fact that there is no obvious physical recognition...
  5. Black Wheatear

    Strange Phylloscopus? Andalucia/Spain

    The more I look at this bird and enlarge other photos from today I can't see any reason why it can't be Phylloscopus.collybita.tristis, but there you go. It certainly was like nothing else I've been seeing among the thousands of Chiffchaff I see here during this winter (so far). Put another way...
  6. Black Wheatear

    Strange Phylloscopus? Andalucia/Spain

    Thanks guys. Should have looked closer re wing bar etc! The bird is so grey and very different from all other Chiffchaffs I've come across here this winter, though there is a great amount of variability within this species, which I assume is geographical (races) differences? The other one John...
  7. Black Wheatear

    Strange Phylloscopus? Andalucia/Spain

    I attach photos of a curious Phylloscopus? Rio Guadiaro this afternoon. Plus one of the normal P.collybita. Thinking Artic, but obviously not too sure and hope for some help. Sorry for the poor quality photos, bad light and long distance, plus only PnS camera. Peter :t:
  8. Black Wheatear

    Andalucia Bird Society

    A UK Members remark on the last (October) issue of the Society's quarterly magazine Birds of Andalucia: Just thought I'd say something about this quarters magazine. I have finally got around to reading it, in fact the plan was to read a couple of articles over coffee whilst keeping in an eye...
  9. Black Wheatear

    Andalucia Bird Society

    Depends, you still need a little luck, but had a couple earlier in the week at Laguna Dulce. Maybe some others here might respond with alternatives. Are you going to Jaen for the Lynx? If you are then maybe catch-up with Jose Luis of SierraTrek as he might have somewhere local for the Crested...
  10. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Unbelievably warm weather, butterflies and dragonflies abound, whilst winter clothes remain on the shelf. You could almost mistake the time of year as being the warmer times of spring rather than autumn. Only the mass arrival of wintering birds give the season away and even they have to be...
  11. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Journeyed northwards slightly today and towards Teba, nice views of around 400+ Griffon Vulture, also a pair of Bonelli's Eagle over the gorge. The river on the other side of Teba provided close views of 20+ Black-winged Stilt and always think these birds are a bit special, elegant shorebirds...
  12. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Bit of a special day yesterday. Llanos de Libar - fall of Ring Ouzel counted 100+ amazing! Peter
  13. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    After some long overdue rain, not much to be fair, the sun came out; deep blue adorned the skies, whilst not a single cloud dared appear. Well, what did you expect I might do on such a day? Yep, of course you are right, I headed out to survey my local patch, my realm, the Serranía de Ronda, that...
  14. Black Wheatear

    Doñana - The shame of Doñana

    We would be so grateful for your support in gaining recognition for Guy Mountfort and his role in establishing the Doñana National Park. At the moment there is absolutely no recognition by the Park or local authorities, simply praise and recognition for Spanish nationals. Please show your...
  15. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Good to have had time for a decent chat at the Birdfair Jon. I'm leading a tour from the 8th till the 15th, is this clashing with your visit? If not we should fix a day up the Libar. Peter
  16. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Our autumn season seems to draw ever closer as so many familiar summer birds start their long migration south into Africa. Bee eaters are currently passing through in their thousands, whilst raptors are also joining the flow southward with many recent sightings of Honey Buzzard flocks gracing...
  17. Black Wheatear

    Doñana - The shame of Doñana

    Guy Mountfort's Doñana Reassuringly received this from bird guide in Doñana: As mentioned recently Peter, I agree that it is an injustice that Doñana managers have not paid tribute to one of the most influential people in the conservation of this space and spread its values ​​around the world...
  18. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Tuesday 27th August. Large numbers of Honey Buzzard passing through over the Sierra de las Nieves (Serrato) area. Also smaller numbers of Black Kite. Big passage of Bee eater moving south - great time of year, but tinged with a little sadness to see these birds leaving. Other migrants in...
  19. Black Wheatear

    Doñana - The shame of Doñana

    Guy Mountfort's Doñana I agree Derek. I am hoping to find out who this mystery person is whilst at the Birdfair this year! Though I won't hold my breathe that I might have any kind of meaningful or intelligent conversation. Haha Jos, of course one of the main reasons! It wouldn't be for the...
  20. Black Wheatear

    Doñana - The shame of Doñana

    It would appear the posts by me regarding the Doñana must be having some affect, though not sure if it is all together very pleasant on a personal basis. Had this recent piece of communication on a social media site: Amazing, you make an observation and comment on it then abuse comes hurling...
  21. Black Wheatear

    Andalucia Bird Society

    It was a good day Jon, shame you couldn't make it. It did get hot though peaking at around 38C... we managed a paltry 53 species on the day! Listed below: English Name Spanish Name Red-legged Partridge Perdiz Roja Mallard Anade Azulón Northern Shoveler Cuchara...
  22. Black Wheatear

    Andalucia Bird Society

    'Birds of Andalucia' (new front cover illustrated below) the quarterly magazine of the Andalucia Bird Society is going to the printers 1st July... the Society's quarterly magazine Summer Edition should be available to ABS members by the middle of July, are you a member yet? Packed with...
  23. Black Wheatear

    Andalucia Bird Society

    Member's Field Meeting - 15th June 2013 Event: Members Field Meeting Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013 Meeting Point: Venta Las Vegas, Osuna. Please note that this venta has a habit of being closed on a Saturday morning. So those of you who are coffee junkies ensure you have enough time to get...
  24. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Out and About and Back Again! May is a time of plenty here in my mountains, but this year has been different due to a very wet winter and early spring, along with cooler than normal temperatures. Butterflies, despite a fantastic spring for flowers, are late and down in numbers, I assume due to...
  25. Black Wheatear

    Birding in Serrania de Ronda/Sierra de Grazalema

    Hope folk don't mind, but thought some followers of this thread might like to see a complicated variable on the orchid front, namely with Ophrys tenthredinifera, hope you like orchids!! Peter ;)
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