The aim of this blog is to record bird sightings in and around Gaucin. We have a fantastic variety of birds that live in and visit the area and it would be great to have somewhere where we can publish observations for others to see. If you'd like to contribute on a regular basis please ask and I can add you as an author or send me your sightings or other observations by email pmconvento@gmail.com (the usual stuff...date, bird, location, etc.) and I'll add them to the blog. Happy birding! Paul
Tuesday 02 July 2013, Gaucin, mostly sunny, light E-SE wind, 27C
Whilst carrying out dog-walking duties this morning at 0930hrs I added Euasian Jay and Red-rumped Swallow to my recent Rio Genal list. There was also a notable movement of Wood Pigeon with two groups totalling about 50 birds heading North up the valley in front of Sierra Crestellina. European Bee-eater numbers were up to 20+ and the Golden Oriole were very vocal, if difficult to see, with just a fleeting glimpse of a brightly-coloured male to show for my efforts. In the village the Swift numbers are building up towards their maximum with impressive early evening 'screaming party' displays.
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