After a long delay we eventually left Madrid airport and headed Southwest for Trujillo. Our first birds were Common and Pallid Swifts hawking the terminal buildings quickly followed by Spotless Starling and Collared Dove. As we approached Trujillo bird sightings became more frequent and we added White Stork, Cattle Egret, Black & Red Kites and Crested Lark to our list.After settling into our rooms at Finca Santa Marta we toured the wonderful court yards and annexes and then onto the gardens. We quickly became acquainted with the sight and sound of Azure-winged Magpie and after a short walk we found Woodlark, Spanish Sparrow, Bee-eater, Melodious Warbler, Red-rumped Swallow and heard both Golden Oriole and Hoopoe. After dinner we sat on the patio and we could hear Scops Owl and Red- necked Nightjar.
Download Trip Report (354 KB)What can I say that has not already been said about this wonderful place? We had a fantastic time, the weather was great and scenery is to die for! Sightings of Birds, Butterflies, Flowers and lots of other wildlife filled our days ...
View ReportGroup 2 of the Wokingham and Bracknell RSPB Member's Group turned out in focre for this second week. Thriteen of the group enjoyed a superb week with better weather and several more species than last week's group. We also had Dan...
View ReportThis trip was run in conjunction with Wokingham and Bracknell RSPB Member's Group, 7 members participated and formed Group 1 of a two week period. We had a great time, the group were keen to see practically everything and that is exa...
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