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    Birding Southwest Of Madrid

    Hello again, Last Wednesday i went with some customers to the South West of Madrid Community to observe great diurnal raptors. In total we saw 4 Golden Eagles, 5 Spanish Imperial Eagles plus Monk and Griffon Vultures. I live a list of the species seen in that day: Great Cormorant Black Stork...
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    Bustrads, Sandgrouses and Plovers in Toledo, Spain

    Hi, Last wednesday I went to Toledo to observe Steppe Birds. I live a list of the especies seen. White Stork Grey Heron Cattle Egret Mallard Eurasian Marsh Harrier Hen Harrier Black Kite Red Kite Eurasian Sparrowhawk Common Buzzard Lesser Kestrel Common Kestrel Merlin Red-legged Partridge Little...
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    Birding Madrid.

    Hi to all. This community does not have a great reputation for birding but in my oppinion has a vast number of species and in one day you can spot a great diversity. From large Raptors and Steppe Birds until Waterfowl without forgeting all others. A privilege to have them so close and enjoy them...
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    Birding Tietar Valley

    Hi to all. Last week i have been birding at Tietar Valey and we could see in a single day 80 bird species. Species seen: Greylag Goose. Common Teal. Mallard. Pintail. Great Crested Grebe. Great Cormorant. Cattle Egret. Grey Heron. Black Stork, 1. White Stork. Red Kite. Griffon Vulture. Monk...
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    Northern Goshawk juvenile?

    Seen at Sierra de San Pedro, Extremadura, Spain on september 21, 2013 http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingtrekkingandnature/10053849015/ Thanks in advanced.
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    Madrid A Great Spanish Community To Observe Birds

    Hellow. According to the spring progresses many birds take refuge in this community for the summer which together with the resident species makes it very interesting to visit this community to birdwatching. I can not make a list of all the species that you can find during the summer but I...
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    Dupont's Lark?

    Seen at Hoces del Río Dutaton Natural Park, Segovia, Spain http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingtrekkingandnature/8713683355/in/photostream
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    Dupont's Lark at Las Hoces del rio Duratón Natural park

    On Wednesday, May 1 I went to the Hoces del Río Duratón Natural Park, Segovia, and I was fortunate to see and enjoy the song of a Ddupont´s Lark. Although generally elusive nature, this was very confident and let me enjoy with his singing and presence. Also I heard the song of another 3. Regards...
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    Great And Little Bustards In Toledo, Spain

    Hello again Last week I went to see if I could observe some steppe birds in the province of Toledo. The day was very hot (31º C) and yet I saw many Great and Little Bustards. Also, I got lucky and found a flock Eurasian Dotterel migrating. Species seen on this day: Little Grebe Black-necked...
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    Natural Park Sierra de Andujar, Andalucia.

    Hello again. The natural park of Sierra de Andujar is one of the best places to watch the Iberian lynx and especially birds of prey. This past Easter I made a trip and was surprised by its abundance. I observed, in addition to other bird species, the following: Monk Vulture Griffon Vulture...
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    Circus pygargus versus Circus macrourus

    Seen in Andujar, Andalucia Spain. http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingtrekkingandnature/8635558450/in/pool-79514222@N00/lightbox/ Thanks in advance. Luis Sitges
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    Birding At Dominican Republic

    Hi all. In late February through 15 days in the Dominican Republic. I visited the National Park Los Haïtises, Santo Domingo surroundings and Botanical Gardens and Casa de Campo at La Romana. In Haïtises could see humpback whales and their offspring and many species of birds related to the...
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    Which bird is this?

    Seen at Dominican Republic in February. http://www.flickr.com/photos/birdingtrekkingandnature/8592359327/in/photostream Thanks in advance.
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    El Pardo, Madrid, Spain One Of The Best Places To Birdwatching In Spain

    El Pardo, one of the best sites for birdwatching in Spain. At just 9 km. of the city of Madrid is the Monte de El Pardo a paradise to observe many species of birds. Of Tthe highlight the Spanish Imperial Eagle, Monk Vulture, Black Stork and this year is revealing a pair of Bonelli´s Eagles. The...
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    Summer birds arrive at Madrid

    The other day in a morning walk I saw my first pair of Great Spotted Cuckoo. Also black kites, black storks, House Martin, Barn Swallow, Red-rumped Swallow. Spring is comming. Luis Sitges http://birdingtrekkingandnaturecom-luis.blogspot.com.es/2013/03/cialo-europeo-great-spotted-cuckoo-en.html
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    Lagoons Of Pedro Muñoz, Manjavacas El Hito, Spain

    On a trip to the lagoons of Pedro Munoz, Manjavacas and El Hito I observed the following birds: Little Grebe Black-necked Grebe Great Crested Grebe Greater Flamingo White Stork Grey Heron Cattle Egret Common Shelduck Mallard Northern Shoveler Gadwall Common Teal Pintail Common Pochard Marsh...
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    Black Stork and Bluethroat at Arrocampo, Extremadura

    In a visit to Parque Ornitológico de Arrocampo, Extremadura I enjoy watching Black Stork and Bluethroat among other birds. Luis Sitges http://birdingtrekkingandnaturecom-luis.blogspot.com.es/2013/03/parque-ornitologico-de-arrocampo.html
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    Pin-tailed Sandgrouse at manjavacas Laggons in Cuenca, Spain

    On February 25, in a visit to Manjavacas Lagoons in Mota del Cuervo, Spain I was lucky enough to see a nice group of Pin-tailed Sandgrouse. Exceeded 100 individuals who delighted me with flights and grassing on the fields around the lagoons. Quite a spectacle. Luis Sitges...
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    Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

    Hi all. Last Thursday in walk along the banks of the Jarama had an unexpected encounter with a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. In this area of Madrid are very few and also I saw the other two species of woodpeckers living in Madrid. Also I saw the following species: Great Cormorant White Stork Grey...
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    Great Bustards, Little Bustards And Black-bellied Sangrouses Close To Madrid

    Hello again. This time I will tell you what you can see in the Jarama Valley near Madrid. It is a cereal plain with generous groups of steppe birds. In winter you can find many larks been Sky Larks the most abundant. Birds of prey also increases due to the presence of so many birds. In a morning...
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    Black-shouldered Kites in Arrocampo Reservoir

    Hi to all. Simply tell you that one good site to see Black_shouldered kites in Extremadura in winter is Arrocampo Ornithological Park. On my last trip I could see 7. This reservoir consists of five observatories in which you can see all the European species of herons, ducks, ralidas, sparrows...
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    A birding day in Southwes of Madrid

    Hello again. On the occasion of the next scheduled tour in January I decided to see how things were in the area west of the Community of Madrid sinde I had not returned from the month of August, the day before the fire. I started with the Picadas Reservoir and then I headed to Valdemaqueda to...
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    Villafáfila Lagoons, Zamora

    Happy New Year to all. This time I show you what you can expect in a day trip to the Natural Reserve of Lagunas de Villafáfila in Zamora, Castilla Leon. My intention was to see how this year was wintering geese and also enjoy looking steppe as Great Bustards that I love. On the way I was...
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    A Birding Morning In Madrid

    Hello again to all. Madrid Comunnity is a great place to spot a wide variety of birds. I have long wanted to go to San Agustin de Guadalix to see if Siskins where in the riverside Guadalix River. This stretch of river is full of alders, food very appreciated by these birds and how this year are...
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    Half Day In Wetlands Of Madrid

    Hello to everyone. This entry refers to the wetlands of the Southeast Community of Madrid. Specifically, the lagoons of San Antonio de Velilla, Las juntas Lagoon and El Campillo. Although I spend little time alone from 9 am to half past noon, the visit was worth it, even if there are not so many...
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