Birdwatch Gaucin

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

Friday 16 May 2014, Gaucin, mostly sunny, fresh-strong SE wind, 22C

I took advantage of a mid-morning trip to the coast to drop in at the gorge at Canuto de Utrera near Manilva/Casares. Unfortunately, the wind was gusting strongly, particularly where it was channelled by the gorge but I did see Griffon Vulture, Short-toed eagle, Booted Eagle, 12 Honey Buzzard (10 kettling west of the gorge and 2 directly above it), Common Buzzard and 2 Black Kite that didn't appear to be migrating; also, Blue Rock Thrush, Crag Martin, Red-rumped Swallow, Barn Swallow, Common Swift, Woodchat Shrike, Blue Rock Thrush, Sardinian Warbler and Serin.

On the drive back to Gaucin I checked out the Bonelli's Eagle nest and there was an adult on it eating its prey; it didn't seem to be incubating eggs.