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

Saturday 11 May, Gaucin, partly cloudy, light W-SW wind, 27C: The Honey Buzzard passage is now in full flow with a slow build up on Thursday, some larger groups moving through on Friday, also a female Marsh Harrier, and today vast numbers with several 'kettles' of 100+ individuals seen during the morning and early afternoon. I couldn't manage any accurate counts as I spent most of the day moving between various Spanish first Communion events!

On Friday there was a good showing of orchids along the La Umbria walk, some shown below: