Sagres, Portugal - 16-21 September (1 Viewer)

Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #21

A few more pelagic shots. In the first, there are at least two species.....

The second is definitely only two species - Great and Cory's Shearwaters. In Cape Verde, I got some pictures of Cape Verde and Cory's Shearwaters together and it would have been interesting to get a Scopoli's and a Cory's together.

The remainder are Storm-petrels with a European photo and two Wilson's photos.

I hope to go back and I would hope to get in more of the mini-pelagics if I do.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #22

OK - the first three are the same individual Scopoli's which is at the fifth picture in the post above. The fourth and fifth photos are Cory's Shearwaters.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #23

These are easier - albeit I had not been aware of Great Shearwater ageing until this trip. A series of Great Shearwater pictures.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #24

The first four photos - Egyptian Vulture, Black Storks and Booted Eagle were from Cabranosa.

The White Stork is actually from the journey back rom Monchique further east along the coast.

Devotees of British rarity assessment will note the condition of one of the Booted Eagle's wings therefore clearly establishing that it is an escape from captivity.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #25

A few migrants. The Wryneck is from the back of the hotel where we were staying; the Tree Pipit from the top of Monchique; the Redstart from the 'fig garden' in Sagres itself; and the Spotted and Pied Flycatchers from Cabranosa.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #26

A few of the resident species. The Little Bustards were from the Vale Santo plain - they flew up from right by the road. The Rock Bunting photo is from the car park at Praia da Cordama. The Thekla Lark and the Chough photos are from the Cabranosa track. Finally, the Blue Rock Thrush is from Monchique.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #27

The final batch of bird photos.

The first is a Western Bonelli's Warbler from the Cabranosa hedge I believe - but it may prove to have been from the Shelter Belt when I check.

The Melodious Warbler is from the Cabranosa hedge.

The final three - Hoopoe, Ringed Plover and Sanderling were all from Martinhal. The Ringed Plover was optimistically checked for Semipalmated because it had rather unconvincing lores at first. (I am a tick-hungry optimist at heart. )

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #28

Now on slightly less familiar ground.

The first is Common Dolphin from the pelagic and the second is Crimson Speckled from Martinhal. They were commonly seen.

The three dragonflies are (I believe) Lesser Emperor, Red-veined Darter (pair in cop) and Emperor but I would not be surprised to be corrected. It is a long time since I looked at dragonflies properly.

All the best

Paul

 

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 17, 2014

• #29

Now - and finally - on totally unfamiliar ground.

The first I believe to be Sage Skipper and the bee-fly I am told is probably Anastoechus nitidulus but it would require examination of a specimen to confirm.

(I might now try and tackle a few outstanding trips from 2013.)

All the best

Paul

 

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Mick Sway

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• Nov 23, 2014

• #30

Portugal 16-21 Sept

Paul Chapman said:

Now - and finally - on totally
Fabulous set of photos and comprehensive report Paul!
Looks like you had a really focused and intensive weeks birding.
Sadly our two weeks in October were subject to the vagaries of stormy weather!
Migration especially of raptors resumed on the day we returned home.
Thanks for sharing.
Mick

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Paul Chapman

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• Nov 24, 2014

• #31

Mick

Many thanks. Definitely hoping to get a return trip in at some point.

All the best

 

RafaelMatias

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• Nov 24, 2014

• #32

Paul Chapman said:

The first I believe to be Sage Skipper

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I agree with you. Seems like you had a great time at Sagres.
Cheers!