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 28 October 2015, Gaucin, partly cloudy, light-fresh N-NW wind, 19C

A walk along the tracks and paths to the north of the village didn't produce many birds, a pair of Common Buzzard and a Firecrest being the highlights, but we did spot a Common Genet - this was only the second (live) one I've seen in 11years so a rare treat.

This afternoon I intended to bird the west slope of El Hacho but forgot to factor in the fresh northerly wind which kept most birds out of sight! I did see Griffon Vulture, Common Kestrel, 10+ Crag Martin, 5+ Black Redstart, Sardinian Warbler, Blackcap and Cirl Bunting. A Spanish Ibex lingered for a few minutes high up on the ridge.