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  1. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Cazalla Thx for the heads up Eddie.
  2. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Cazalla Anyone know why Cazalla (the northern one) is closed with a barrier? First time iv ever seen it fenced off.
  3. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Hi John Was great to finally met you. Always nice to meet forum members in the flesh.
  4. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Bird photography courses Hi Zebra, We conduct these tours/courses/workshops you ask about. Plz end me a PM and il forward any info you may require :) I leave you with some images.
  5. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Ruppell's Vulture Had 2 magnificent and close Ruppell's Vultures close to Cazalla last Saturday. Lo & behold, my camera & lenses were still in my camera bag, bummer! The numbers of Egyptian Vultures was quite impressive with over 30 individuals in 10 mins. Raptor passage is always a...
  6. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Los Lances & La Janda Both sites are subject to so much disturbances and illegal practices that goes on with impunity and complete disregard to the law, sadly, the law enforcement agencies are doing sweet F.A. too!
  7. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Raptors Ready, steady.....GO! Raptor migration has started. 6 Short-toed Eagles, 2 Black Storks and single Black Kite and Sparrowhawk arrived today over Gibraltar.
  8. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    American Kestrel, interesting! God knows where thats come from! Prob a nearby falconer lost it. Did you see if it had any leg restraints?
  9. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Harrier Yeah wasn't 100% sure of that Pallid, pity. I wonder if Jon will have more luck today during his visit.
  10. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Ducks. Laguna de Medina near Jerez is a good spot for them but not guaranteed. If you need any further info please do not hesitate to contact me.
  11. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    La Janda Hi John, Long time no speak! Yes I agree I fear one of this days something bad is going to happen but I truly hope I am proved wrong and at least part of it can be restored and the owners educated about how much money they could make embracing birdwatchers & nature lovers, instead...
  12. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I agree Simon, a lot of things prob happening behind the scenes we don't know about.
  13. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    La Janda & palmones Indeed Eddie, La Janda cannot be allowed to get out of control, a lot of worrying things are happening at the mo. With regards palmones, I haven't been to the hide in ages, is it still there and whats the best way (safest) to enter that hide at the moment?
  14. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    La Janda today. Very quiet with few raptors & waders. 600 Crane, Black-winged Kite, Purple-swamphen, Penduline Tit (heard), Bonelli's Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Black-winged Stilt, Green Sand, 100 Golden plover, lapwing, lots of White Wags, Serin, Greenfinch, Corn Bunting & Skylark...
  15. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    RBMerganser & RTDiver As at 1700hrs today, the 2 RBMergansers were still there quite close to the shore as was the RTDiver which was a bit further out near the fish farms, managed to digiscope a couple of record shots of each, lots of atmospheric haze and photographed with an iPhone but good...
  16. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    sighings Very good sightings, never seen either of them from these parts.
  17. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Anywhere reedy with water margins (canals) is a good place for them, get aquainted with their characteristic drawn-out call, its the best way to locate their presence.
  18. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    La Janda today. Very dry & windy. 2 imm Spanish Imperial Eagles & 4 Bonelli's Eagles. Also Black-winged kite, Glossy Ibis, Crane, Bluethroat & Penduline Tit, Iberian Green Woodpecker amongst the many other usual birds.
  19. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Interesting. Yesterday over 700 Griffons, 3 STEagles & a single Black Kite congretated over Gibraltar before going back north into Spain with several vultures cross back across the bay. Could well be the same group of Vultures. Also had 2 Crane, and single Purple Heron & Red Kite and several...
  20. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thx Ed, ever so helpful :)
  21. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Yeah il try make it this time, last time I was very busy sorry. Yeah I agree, buteo and circaetus have two very diff flight behaviours which cannot be deduced from a dodgy photo. I only mentioned Buteo because they mention it on that FB page not because I think they are similar, they certainly...
  22. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thx for the info Eddy. With regards the BSTE, Im questioning the presence of the species and not the reliability of Mr Hunter. There are a lot of species who's acceptance in this area relies a lot on photo evidence, the Lesser Spotted Eagle is one such species.
  23. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Bste & Cw Hi John, Not heard from you for some time hope your keeping well. Regarding the possible Beaudouin's Snake Eagle, I remain sceptical although it is not entirely impossible, given other species south of the Sahara have appeared, e.g. Bateleur Eagle. We see so many aberrant STE's in...
  24. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thx Kathy, I love the Squacco's, a breath of fresh air amongst all the commoner egrets.
  25. Birdman7

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Bluethroats arrive. Indeed the Glossy Ibis might have gone, but the Bluethroats are back. 5 were seen along the canals together with other migrants, Plenty of Barn, House and a few RRSwallows, N.Wheatear, Whinchat, Hoopoe, Turtle Dove, Yellow Wags, Spanish Sparrow, GSTLark, and the usual...
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