A look at the SW slopes of El Hacho from 0930-1100hrs produced some decent sightings, not least my first record in Gaucin of
Ring Ouzel, with at least 2 individuals, both showing the characteristics of the northern European nominate
torquatus race. Other species included: 6 Griffon Vulture, 2 Peregrine, Red-legged Partridge, 5+ Crag Martin, 7 Song Thrush, 10+ Black Redstart, Meadow Pipit, Stonechat, Sardinian Warbler,
Dartford Warbler (female seen and a short song from a male), Serin, 6 Corn Bunting (all in the same small tree) and Cirl Bunting;
Southern Grey Shrike was heard.
Back in the village there were several Griffon Vulture cruising around, also a Common Kestrel and, in the pines beside cafe/bar El Hacho, the 'resident'
Common Crossbill.
Yesterday below the Cerro de Las Maravillas above Estacion de Gaucin, there was a Common Chiffchaff in full, but brief, song. Several sightings of Eurasian Sparrowhawk over the village earlier in the week.
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| Blue Rock Thrush and Black Redstart - Callejon del Pino |
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| Blue Rock Thrush |
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| Black Redstart |
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| Stonechat |
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