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Wallcreeper (1 Viewer)
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Woodchatshrike
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Wallcreepers are reasonably commom at Les Beau. The easiest way to see them is to look out from the town and scan the cliffs and spot them from there. Then pin point where they are and drive round to get better views. Never failed there. Loads of other stuff there Blue Rock thrush, Alpine ac, Black Redstart, Bonelli's Eagle and Crag Martin.
Julian Sykes Wildlife
Jules Sykes
Woodchatshrike said:
Agree with Jem on this but two Winters ago we had to walk around the back of the rock with the castle built on and scan that rock face before finding one. We could not see it from the town or the road below where you drive up.
foxsparrow
Italian Birder
May be useful this post from my blog: "Where to watch Wallcreepers in Italy in winter":
http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/birdingitalynet/
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http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/birdingitalynet/
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cassowary said:
Not France but.... www.israbirding.com/ Has Wallcreeper.
Click on December Part 2.
John
Steve Lister
Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.
There is apparently just one bird wintering there this winter - see John Wright's blog (Wright's Wanderings) for details and an amazing flight shot of the bird.
Steve
Steve
John Cantelo
Well-known member
Unfortunately, I've been reminded that I'm working this weekend so can't go for the Wallcreeper if it's still around. I'd point out, though, that Boulogne is a damn sight nearer to Kent than any of the other localities mentioned!
John
John
Hugh Harrop
Member
Just back from southern France guiding a trip for Shetland Wildlife (www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk)
At least one Wallcreeper still present at Les Baux de Provence on 18 & 22 Feb - along with Rock Bunting, several Alpine Accentors, Blue Rock Thrush and Crag Martins. Bonelli's Eagle, Eagle Owl and Citril Finch nearby. Camargue highlights included Spotted, Bonelli's and Booted Eagles, 10 Glossy Ibis, Bluethroats, lots of Penduline Tits, 150+ Cranes, Purple Gallinule and 4 Bewick's Swans. In the La Crau region, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Richard's Pipits, 20+ Calandras and Little Bustards. Green Heron still giving great views at Berre L'Etang and at Mt Ventoux, superb views of Black Woodpecker (and another heard) but very few (only 6) Citril Finches.
Cheers
HH
At least one Wallcreeper still present at Les Baux de Provence on 18 & 22 Feb - along with Rock Bunting, several Alpine Accentors, Blue Rock Thrush and Crag Martins. Bonelli's Eagle, Eagle Owl and Citril Finch nearby. Camargue highlights included Spotted, Bonelli's and Booted Eagles, 10 Glossy Ibis, Bluethroats, lots of Penduline Tits, 150+ Cranes, Purple Gallinule and 4 Bewick's Swans. In the La Crau region, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Richard's Pipits, 20+ Calandras and Little Bustards. Green Heron still giving great views at Berre L'Etang and at Mt Ventoux, superb views of Black Woodpecker (and another heard) but very few (only 6) Citril Finches.
Cheers
HH
