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Birding in Alicante Province (1 Viewer)
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Mark
Whist I was at the rear of the Old Monastery I did note a Roller taking quite an interest in one of the holes in the wall, don't know if that was where it set up home.
When the bird spotted me in the car flew to the metal post to the left, then into the trees a little further on
Whist I was at the rear of the Old Monastery I did note a Roller taking quite an interest in one of the holes in the wall, don't know if that was where it set up home.
When the bird spotted me in the car flew to the metal post to the left, then into the trees a little further on
Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
Mid to late September would be better, October would be best! You should get large numbers of Bee-eaters gathering before migration, and usually one or more of the overwintering Great Spotted Eagles should be back at El Hondo. The wader numbers can also be quite impressive too in October.
Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
Some great shots there, Paul!
A slightly worrying development for those who know the area - the Rufous Bush Robins have failed to show up in one of their regular haunts at Carabassi Woods near Gran Alacant. Last year they were here around 26th May, I have been visiting at least once every other day and as of this morning, still no sign. |
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A slightly worrying development for those who know the area - the Rufous Bush Robins have failed to show up in one of their regular haunts at Carabassi Woods near Gran Alacant. Last year they were here around 26th May, I have been visiting at least once every other day and as of this morning, still no sign. |
|I'm back from my trip. I've never been between April and September before. What a difference! So quiet in my usual haunts. Amazing how many swifts there are. Had no time to go for the Rollers. Finally saw a Spanish Crested tit at Safari Aitana.
The breeding Little Terns at Lo Pagan give good photo opportunities. Spotted flycatchers had young in the park at my urbanization and one at Torrevieja I went to.
Highlight was this, I almost trod on it and it then kept flying around and playing injured for me. Amazing views and lots of pictures taken. Was it nesting?
The breeding Little Terns at Lo Pagan give good photo opportunities. Spotted flycatchers had young in the park at my urbanization and one at Torrevieja I went to.
Highlight was this, I almost trod on it and it then kept flying around and playing injured for me. Amazing views and lots of pictures taken. Was it nesting?
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I think your right, likely young or eggs close by.
These birds are so clever, I once came across a Short Toed Lark that was feeding young, I watch the bird repeatedly go to the nest for over 30 mins from the car right down to about 2 metres distance, I still count see the nest finally getting out between a visit and locating.....amazing camouflage.
I think your right, likely young or eggs close by.
These birds are so clever, I once came across a Short Toed Lark that was feeding young, I watch the bird repeatedly go to the nest for over 30 mins from the car right down to about 2 metres distance, I still count see the nest finally getting out between a visit and locating.....amazing camouflage.
Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
I should be there from mid-September to the end of October! :t:
Mike Crawley
Emeritus President at Burnage Rugby Club
Hi guys,
Just back from spending a little time in Hondon de los Frailes, in order to attend a wedding in St Joan d'Alicant.
No time to unpack my bins, let alone actually get out.
Also it was phenomenally hot and humid.
However, Frailes was a really place to stay and as the house belongs to a family friend it's cheap.
So I intend to go back.
Finally my question.
A bit lazy I know, but I don't want to "reinvent the wheel"
Is there any kind of checklist or guide book available for the area.
Just back from spending a little time in Hondon de los Frailes, in order to attend a wedding in St Joan d'Alicant.
No time to unpack my bins, let alone actually get out.
Also it was phenomenally hot and humid.
However, Frailes was a really place to stay and as the house belongs to a family friend it's cheap.
So I intend to go back.
Finally my question.
A bit lazy I know, but I don't want to "reinvent the wheel"
Is there any kind of checklist or guide book available for the area.
Mike
The obvious place to start is the CBBC website, have a look....
http://www.costablancabirdclub.com
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http://www.nick-ransdale.com/articles_208640.html
The obvious place to start is the CBBC website, have a look....
http://www.costablancabirdclub.com
&
http://www.nick-ransdale.com/articles_208640.html
Mike Crawley
Emeritus President at Burnage Rugby Club
Thanks very much Bafty.
Despite a deal if googling Costa Blanca Bird Club didn't crop up in any search.
Despite a deal if googling Costa Blanca Bird Club didn't crop up in any search.
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