I spent the whole day at Algarrobo observation point Algeciras yesterday and although the low cloud and poor photographic conditions would have disuaded many I am glad I stayed.Altogether during the day 18,095 birds of prey were counted of these 14.430 were honey buzzards.It was spectacular and the most Egyptian vultures I have seen 159,together with Short toed eagles,booted eagles,great numbers of bee eaters,swallows,alpine common and pallid swifts,one black stork and the now regular appearance of a Rupell´s vulture made this the best day in my 20 odd years of migration watching.
Also reported as being seen on Saturday at La Janda a Saker falcon.The wind has changed since yesterday with westerlies coming through but I suspect that the migration will continue and Cazalla observation point could be the place to be today.
I shall be out again today and look forward to meeting any BF members who are down this way....Eddy