Another 4 from Extremadura (1 Viewer)

JimMorris

Registered User

• Aug 29, 2009

• #1

A few more from Spain. The Rollers were the main purpose of us going to Spain. I finally caught up with this pair just past a village named Torreorgaz where they have put nest boxes up for them on electricity poles. As the area is lacking in cover I finished up laying in some long grass for around 3 hours. Uncoftable but worth every mossy bite that I recieved.

The Sardinian Warbler and the Whitethroat were both easy to get as they are quite common.

The last one is a Woodlark. I have been to Cannock Chase a few times to try for this bird but never succeeded. We spotted a beautiful male Rock Thrush while driving so that called for an emergency stop only for the Thrush to fly off and the Woodlark to land right alongside the camper and pose for the camera. How lucky am I. Never did see the Thrush again. Never mind I'll get it next timeHappy birding.
Jim.

 

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palval147

Well-known member

• Aug 29, 2009

• #2

Super photo's, Jim, I love those colourful Rollers.

 

Wendy Morris

Well-known member

• Aug 29, 2009

• #3

Love the blue of the Rollers, rather Kingfisher-like!

 

BazR

bazr

• Aug 30, 2009

• #4

Hi Jim.
I haven't commented on your other posts, but decided to leave alone until you'd finished.
I have to say that they are fantastic pics. If I had to pick one out of the brilliant bunch it would to be amazing pic of the Cuckoo in flight. Congratulations. Thanks for giving us sight of them. They are a delight to the eye.

Baz.

 

Kits

Picture Picker

Social Media Editor

• Aug 30, 2009

• #5

Your photos are outstanding, Jim. I hope you are putting them in the Gallery as they are so very good. The Rollers are breathtaking, but all of them are excellent.

 

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bill moss

Well-known member

• Aug 31, 2009

• #6

Hi Jim,

Well up to your usual great standard. Ah, those Rollers! Twice I've dipped one in the UK, a Spring one in the New Forest and an Autumn one in Norfolk.

That Woodlark shows that the luck can run both ways. Jammy blighter.

Bill

 

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Mannix

Well-known member

• Sep 1, 2009

• #7

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

 

Amurfalcon

Young Birder

• Sep 2, 2009

• #8

Great pictures Jim!

 

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Peewit

Once a bird lover ... always a bird lover

• Sep 2, 2009

• #9

hi Jim

Another fabulous report.

I love the Warblers pictures a whole lot. You are right in what ou say and they are common - though not the easiest to see while they play hide and seek in the bushes.

Thank you for sharing.

Regards
Kathy
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