Purple Heron - where to find in south Andalucia? (1 Viewer)

Trik

www.trikimages.co.uk Wildlife photography

• Oct 30, 2018

• #1

We are hoping to return to Andalucia in early Spring next year and Purple Heron is high on our wish list. Can anyone suggest the most likely place/s to find them in south Andalucia, and the best months, please?

Many thanks.

PS : I had posted this query in Information Wanted before I realised that this board existed. Apologies for that, but I couldn't find how to delete that one.

 

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John Cantelo

Well-known member

• Oct 30, 2018

• #2

There's a large number of sites you might try - far too many to suggest individually so I suggest you go to E-bird - https://ebird.org - check under Purple Heron & Andalucia. You can then zoom into the map to see the hotspots where it is most likely to be found (.g. Brazo del Este south of Seville)

 

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Trik

www.trikimages.co.uk Wildlife photography

• Oct 31, 2018

• #3

Thanks for the link to ebird.org, John. I searched as you suggested but got a bit muddled by all the purple rectangles! I'll have a longer, closer look tomorrow and I might be able to pick out more details then.

Thanks again.

 

John Cantelo

Well-known member

• Oct 31, 2018

• #4

If you go to E-bird 'Explore' and type in Purple Heron under species and then specify 'Andalucia' under place you should find that as you zoom in the map resolves itself into a series of blue and red markers showing where the species has been reported (red = 'hotspots' which will have more frequent reports). Failing this try clicking on https://ebird.org/map/purher1?neg=t...mr=1-12&bmo=1&emo=12&yr=all&byr=1900&eyr=2018 which should take you straight to a map centred on Cadiz (if it works!) from which you should be able to search across Andalucia. Incidentally, if your plans include a visit to Cadiz province then do PM me for my site guide to the area.

 

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fdokykcu

Well-known member

• Nov 6, 2018

• #5

Just tick the box "Show Points Sooner" on the right side of the screen, and the map will display points at broader scales when possible (2000 points max)

Trik said:

Thanks for the link to ebird.org, John. I searched as you suggested but got a bit muddled by all the purple rectangles! I'll have a longer, closer look tomorrow and I might be able to pick out more details then.

Thanks again.

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Trik

www.trikimages.co.uk Wildlife photography

• Nov 6, 2018

• #6

That's a good tip, Fernando - it means a lot less scrolling! Thank you.

 

Alvaro Peral

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• Nov 30, 2018

• #7

Hi. I will be a bit more specific: try the northern side /bank of Doñana. You will see lots of them since early spring, specially near the main visitor centre. I attach one of my pictures there last March. Good luck

 

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crispycreme

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• Apr 29, 2019

• #8

You likely already have gone on your trip, but I agree with Donana. Just took this pic on April 21 at the La Rocina visitor center just outside of El Rocio. Fairly easy to get good viewings - lots of blinds set up around the lagoons.

 

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Trik

www.trikimages.co.uk Wildlife photography

• Apr 30, 2019

• #9

Thank you both for the tips. We were going to try Tablas de Daimiel but, unfortunately, had to cancel and then our guide in Andalucia was unable to accommodate us later on due to other commitments. Maybe next year....