Sunday 08 January 2017, Benalmadena, mostly sunny, light SE wind, 17C

An afternoon stroll to see if Friday's Hoopoe was still around drew a blank, but in its area there were some very smart male Linnet and the usual selection of Black Redstart, Sardinian Warbler and Serin. Just as I was about to arrive back at the hospital I had a quick look at a 'sparrow' that was sunning itself on a small rock in the manicured gardens of a small apartment complex only to be thrilled to see that it was a Wryneck - what a stunning little bird and a great find, and where was my camera?!