Tuesday 05 February, Gaucin, sunny, light NW wind, 17C: The first Barn Swallow of the year in the village with one flying around the bridge behind the panaderia. Walking back from the village to Camino de Avedin both Siskin and Linnet were heard in full song; also more Blackcaps beginning to sing. More butterflies on the wing including small Tortoiseshell, Cleopatra and Small Copper. Yesterday afternoon there were 70+ Griffon Vulture over Sierra Bermeja.