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

Thursday 28 January 2015, Gaucin, mostly sunny, calm air-light W wind, 17C

An hour spent in perfect conditions at the Puerto del Espino from 0930hrs looking for Tuesday's Golden Eagle didn't produce a single raptor in flight! A lone Griffon Vulture perched atop a pylon was the only raptor around. There was, however, the first House Martin of the year, flying with a small group of Crag Martin above the Genal valley; also Common Chiffchaff and both Song Thrush and Sardinian Warbler in song.