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LONDON TO MYTILINE - TRANSFER TO SKALA KALLONI with a stop at Mesa Marshes. Late afternoon trip to Tsiknias River and Kalloni Salt Pans.
Despite a two hour delay in our departure from London to Mytiline we had time for great birding once we arrived.
Rio Guadiaro at Estacion Cortes - Cueva de Gato - Llanos de Libar - Montejaque Gorge
We visited a variety of habitats in the mountains north/east of Gaucin with some great sightings, another ROCK THRUSH sighting added to our enjoyment.
MARCHENILLA TRACK SAN PABLO - PUNTA CANERA - LOS LANCES BEACH TARIFA - BARBATE MARSH - VEJER - MONTENMEDIO GOLF COMPLEX - MIRADOR DE ESTRECHO
Another cracking day with plenty of sunshine, a bit windy in the morning at Tarifa but very clear later.
LAGUNA MEDINA – LAGUNAS DE SANLUCAR – BONANZA SALT PANS – LAGUNA TARELO - CHIPIONA
Another beautiful clear sunny day with a nice cooling breeze, top temperature was 29C. Bird of the day - LITTLE SWIFT
GAUCIN WOODS – DOLMEN DEL PUERTO DE ENCINAS BORRACHAS TRACK NEAR RONDA – SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES
A cracking day birding in the mountains and valleys near Ronda with some exciting finds and excellent weather. ROCK THRUSH topped the list of local celebs.
RIO GENAL AND RIO GUADIARO VALLEYS – ENRIQUE WOODS – LAGUNA TORREGUADIARO – PALMONES SALT MARSH – SIERRA CRESTELLINA
A stark contrast to yesterday as far as the birding was concerned, nowhere near as exciting but some nice species were added to our list.
MALAGA AIRPORT TO GAUCIN WITH STOPS AT FUENTE DE PIERDA AND TEBA BIRD OBSERVATORY
What a great start to our 7-day migration tour, WHITE-WINGED TERN & BLACK TERN on the list !
JARAICEJO HEATHLAND – ‘THREE BRIDGES OVER THE RIVER ALMONTE – ARROYO CAMPO NATURE RESERVE ALMAREZ.
Well it wasn’t raining today, hooray! The day started with an overcast sky but it did brighten up later.
LLANOS DE SANTA MARTA DE MAGASCA – TRANSFER TO MONFRAGÜE NACIONAL PARQUE
Another day of bad weather, perfect for 3 hours then persistent rain, heavy at times, not good for birding!
BELEN PLAIN – SANTA MARTA DE MAGASCAR – RIO ALMONTE – CASARES PLAINS - TALAVAN RESERVOIR
We had a great morning with some superb birding but the afternoon was more or less a write-off because of persistent heavy rainfall.