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

Wednesday 06 January 2016, Gaucin, mostly sunny, light-fresh N-NW wind, 13C

After three days of rain (18mm yesterday) today was dry, if rather cold in the fresh northerly winds. A morning walk to the top of El Hacho produced nothing, apart from the great views, but a handful of Griffon Vulture. On an afternoon walk along the top section of the Camino de Gibraltar (down as far as 'El Nobo') there were 2 Common Buzzard, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Common Kestrel, Black Redstart, Stonechat, Meadow Pipit, Grey Wagtail, Sardinian Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, lots of Blackcap (at least 10 just near the water purification plant), Stonechat, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Serin and 3 Hawfinch.