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

Friday 29 April 2016, Gaucin, mostly cloudy, light-fresh SE wind, 19C

The forecast, and imminent threat of rain, didn't discourage Rob and I as we set off this morning to check out the Marchenilla track behind San Pablo de Buceite. It turned out that we made the right decision as, despite some very black clouds over towards the Alcornocales National Park, it remained warm and dry; plus we saw some great birds, too!
Star species seen were Egyptian Vulture, Rufous Bush Robin and Western Olivaceous Warbler. Other species seen included Griffon Vulture, Short-toed Eagle, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard, 25 Honey Buzzard, Common Raven, White Stork, 4 Turtle Dove, European Bee-eater, Woodchat Shrike, Crested Lark, Red-rumped Swallow, Stonechat, Zitting Cisticola, Common Nightingale, Cetti's Warbler, Melodious Warbler, Blackcap, Common Whitethroat, Spanish Sparrow, Serin and Corn Bunting.