Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
What's the current status of the former small Scrub Robin population that used to frequent the coast road south of Gran Alacant?
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Birding in Alicante Province (2 Viewers)
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Hi Phil,
I didn't have any joy with them Monday afternoon, and also went back early evening to no avail!
Chris
Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
Went to the Rufous Bush Robin site yesterday, still no sign of them.
Last year was a poor one for these birds, I don't think they bred there in 2017. Looking back over my records for the last 7 years, they usually appear around this time, but unfortunately there is now more human disturbance to the area with the opening up of a carpark for the route down to the beach - not to mention the local perverts who are still in evidence.
I'm back to the UK on Sunday for yet another operation, I'll have another look before I go...
Last year was a poor one for these birds, I don't think they bred there in 2017. Looking back over my records for the last 7 years, they usually appear around this time, but unfortunately there is now more human disturbance to the area with the opening up of a carpark for the route down to the beach - not to mention the local perverts who are still in evidence.
I'm back to the UK on Sunday for yet another operation, I'll have another look before I go...
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Another image from the Salinas at San Pedro from my last trip
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John Cantelo
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Although I'm sure your request is "genuine", it is never wise to ask for info about nesting sites on an open forum particularly regarding a species like Bonelli's Eagle
I managed to get a couple of hours at Montnegre and well worth the drive over there too, an hours watching gave me Goshawk, a quite dark plumaged Bonelli's Eagle, two larger all dark brown Eagles that i'm guessing were Golden Eagles, six bee Eaters, Woodchat Shrike and a not certain but possibly Crag Martin, the raptors were all circling within a half kilometre of each other and surprisingly I thought no skirmishing going on.
Also at our villa we were lucky enough to have lizards, gecko's and a couple of praying mantis in the poolside shrubbery, one green, one brown, two different species ? or young and adult ?.
Also at our villa we were lucky enough to have lizards, gecko's and a couple of praying mantis in the poolside shrubbery, one green, one brown, two different species ? or young and adult ?.
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TonyTwinTwine
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Have strolled out the last two evenings around 7pm between Purgateros & Tres Fuentes near Pinoso in the North of the Province. Although quiet at first, quite a bit about including:
Short toed Treecreeper
Crested Tit
Long Tailed Tit
Chough (100 plus)
Alpine Swift
Red Legged Partridge
Red Rumped Swallow
Bee Eater (Flock of 37)
Booted Eagle
Black Wheatear 3
Blue Rock Thrush 3
Such a beautiful pace to bird.
Short toed Treecreeper
Crested Tit
Long Tailed Tit
Chough (100 plus)
Alpine Swift
Red Legged Partridge
Red Rumped Swallow
Bee Eater (Flock of 37)
Booted Eagle
Black Wheatear 3
Blue Rock Thrush 3
Such a beautiful pace to bird.
Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
Out for a month or so, first visit to the Clot de Galvany produced some good birds. Of interest, a Wryneck is back at the "dry hide", this is the third year in a row I have seen this species at this location, the photo below is more of a record shot (taken in poor lighting conditions at sunset).
Also present the usual Bluethroats (one bird with very bright plumage) and at least half a dozen Subalpine Warblers - I know some of you are keen on seeing these birds! The Bluethroats and SWs are fairly easy, but you have to be patient to get the Wryneck.
Also present the usual Bluethroats (one bird with very bright plumage) and at least half a dozen Subalpine Warblers - I know some of you are keen on seeing these birds! The Bluethroats and SWs are fairly easy, but you have to be patient to get the Wryneck.
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Now back in the UK on Wednesday after a ten day trip based near San Pedro / Pillar Horadada.
I found the period of my visit very quite with most summer migrants having now left apart from a few Swallows, less numbers of Martins a few Bee-eaters and wader migration was very disappointing. San Felipe was very quite and as you all may know the North Gate access closed to the public but I believe access is now available.
I have too many images to post here but you can view the images I thought worth posting on the blog. I haven't posted all the trip reports on the blog but I will add more in the next few days
I found the period of my visit very quite with most summer migrants having now left apart from a few Swallows, less numbers of Martins a few Bee-eaters and wader migration was very disappointing. San Felipe was very quite and as you all may know the North Gate access closed to the public but I believe access is now available.
I have too many images to post here but you can view the images I thought worth posting on the blog. I haven't posted all the trip reports on the blog but I will add more in the next few days
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Mark Etheridge
Bird Shooter (With A Camera)
A very nice surprise yesterday on the main pool in the Clot de Galvany in the shape of both a male and female Ferruginous Ducks!
Swallows are still migrating through on a daily basis, there were about 50 birds flying about yesterday, most of them Barn Swallows with just two Red-rumps and a smattering of House Martins.
Swallows are still migrating through on a daily basis, there were about 50 birds flying about yesterday, most of them Barn Swallows with just two Red-rumps and a smattering of House Martins.
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I've only been once. It was a pain to find and I ended finding it by pure luck, no signs!
Birds are viewable from a couple of points along the path but it was closed and locked when I went.
Thanks
I managed to contact CCBC for info, this was the response....
"Hi Mary
If you actually want to go into the feeding station you will need to contact Alvar on 680522889 to book. The price was 40 euros each, not sure if that is still correct.
Obviously you can walk up there and see from outside the hide. The vultures usually fly out over and about.
Hope this helps
Greta"
