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  1. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    As I felt the title of this thread a little restrictive, I started an alternative with a broader remit - Birding Cadiz (& nearby). This may explain the neglect.
  2. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    A change of pace for this post as I'm looking at some ornitho-history and a suburban site of relatively little interest in the scheme of things but still a useful site for those on a short or weekend trip to Jerez de la Frontera who want to squeeze in a little birding. Laguna de Torrox (or...
  3. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks, Mike. More to come but if you're impatient to read more I've posted extended versions of this text with more photos on my blog (see below)
  4. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Desembocadura de Rio San Pedro Sandwiched between the approach to the impressive Puente De La Constitución De 1812 into Cadiz and Puerto Real, the Barriada Rio San Pedro is a slightly shabby suburb saved by a pleasant esplanade overlooking the Desembocadura (= rivermouth) de Rio San Pedro and...
  5. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Montes Propios The city of Jerez de la Frontera sits on a low hill surrounded by rolling farmlands covered with cereals, sunflowers and, of course, vineyards. Understandably, this rich farmland forms the core of the municipality but, as the map shows, there’s a 20 km long administrative tombolo...
  6. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    When I first visited Andalucia in the 1970s the whale-watching industry didn't exist but when I returned in the early 2000s it had become a significant touristic attraction in Tarifa. I went on a couple of trips hoping to see a few seabirds as well as whales. As hoped, I managed to obtain some...
  7. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    A good trip report. Thanks for your kind comment here and in your report. It's always a pleasure to help fellow birders get the most out of their trip so I'm delighted to hear that you had such a good time and that my notes were so helpful. When friends join me in Spain Llanos de Libar is always...
  8. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    E-bird tells me it was captured and ringed at La Zarga (near Bolonia) on Friday 3 Dec. Is the sighting at Los Barrios an additional one?
  9. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I had a tweet from Eddy today and, although still unwell, he's hoping to go home from hospital in the near future. I know all his friends here will wish him all the very best and hope to see him out in the field come the autumn if not before.
  10. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks for the update. Things are clearly very serious but I hope he manages a speedy recovery. Please keep me updated either here or via a PM.
  11. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I'm shocked and very saddened to hear this news. Although I corresponded with Eddy a good few times, I met him all too infrequently and was disappointed not to bump into him on my recent trip to Spain. Condolences to his friends and family.
  12. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    The port area isn't huge so you should dock within walking distance of the train station. The train will quickly take you to San Fernando station from which a footpath (Sendero Salina Dolores) takes you along the edge of the salinas back towards Cadiz. I've not done the walk personally but you...
  13. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    In brief:- European Roller - quite possible anywhere on migration (e.g. La Janda) but the nearest breeding sit is the Osuna area (Seville Province) which is c2hr 20 mins from Sotogrande. Great Bustard - another species found around Osuna Little Bustard - once again the best area is probably...
  14. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    By 'migration across the Straits' I assume you're thinking of raptors and storks and the answer is that migration of some sort scarcely stops! The peak for most such species is in late March but it starts in earnest in February and should be building up come next week. I've attached a chart...
  15. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Having been in an atrocious, undrivable condition earlier this autumn, the track up to Algorrabo has recently been repaired and is now negotiable in a normal car.
  16. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Fundacion Migres, never previously very good at disseminating information, has been tweeting totals (often retweeted by 'Inglorious Bustards) passing over Cazalla this autumn.
  17. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Don't worry, Alf, I hear Don Corleone has given up birding these days ;-)
  18. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    There should be no problems since they've constructed a purpose built slip road to the watchpoint.
  19. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Good to see this thread waking up! Keep us posted.
  20. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks, Stuart, for your kind endorsement - it's positive feedback like yours that keeps me going!
  21. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks for this I will put a warning in the next 'edition' of my birding notes. I'm disappointed with 'Do You Spain' as I have always found them very helpful in such situations - however, I guess that if the supplier won't budge then there not a lot they can do beyond the 'nuclear option' of not...
  22. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I'll send you the latest version of my notes anon, but I think Jon's summed the situation up well. Marbled Duck are a lot scarcer in winter and are probably more dispersed than in spring/summer/early autumn. Laguna Tarelo, 'Bonaza Pools' & pools along the road beside the Guadalquivir SW from...
  23. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    As of 2015 a birding tour company (see https://ingloriousbustards.wordpress.com/) run by Simon Tonkin and Nikki Williamson has been based at Huerte Grande. They are happy to advise visiting birders and have just started to maintain a sightings diary.
  24. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    The Facinas route has been impassable in anything other than a 4x4 for some time although approaching from Benalup is usually OK with care. I've attached a map which should help. I've never had a problem driving in from the N 340 (Note Las Lomas estate is strictly private & I'm not sure the...
  25. John Cantelo

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Try this ... https://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L2334855
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