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  1. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    The first quote may not be as bad as the second quote reads it. If what they actually do is to take in the one you are in and giving you another one without charging extra, is that so bad as all that? Yes, it might be inconvenient to visit one of their offices. However, I would still contact...
  2. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Laurie, if you have not already done so, visit John's site: http://birdingcadizprovince.weebly.com/ Notice the little heading "site guide" which will take you to this: http://birdingcadizprovince.weebly.com/my-site-guide.html Niels
  3. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I wish I had another week to go back there for birding! However, the rest of this year, work-related travel will take me to Miami, Cancun, and San Diego, with hopefully a little time for birding each place. Therefore, I really should not complain ;) Niels
  4. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I have now entered the data into my bird database: 87 species seen including 4 lifers in 9 days that mainly were a family holiday. I did not use any time on larks and the like, I did not have time for that on this trip. I am still wondering if I should tick off the Bald Ibis that I saw: it was...
  5. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks John. I and a couple of other people saw only one Eleonora, but a Norwegian guy I talked with had seen two the following day. I was not positive on the id when the group separated, but became positive when looking at photos of the alternatives, and before I talked with the Norwegian guy...
  6. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    So now in the hotel awaiting the exit from Spain tomorrow -- buhhhhh! Anyway, got a Knobbed Coot showing red knobs today at some ponds by Camino Colorado (S of the town La Algaida which is located N of San Lucar). Same location had something like 15 adult White-headed Duck and a Purple...
  7. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I should have added that according to his own words, he had plenty of experience with eleonora from other locations and had no doubt whatsoever. Simon, I had checked ebird which clearly told me that eleonora was much rarer than many other falcons in that area. Even so, thanks for the...
  8. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Update on the Eleonora: A Norwegian guy I met today had seen two Eleonoras at Bolonia. His impression was that the birds were at leisure, not actively migrating when he saw them. Niels
  9. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thanks for the continued discussion of DW. W Bonelli and Ib Chifchaf within Huerta Grande! Niels
  10. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    thanks Simon! Niels
  11. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Came through Montejaque yesterday on the way to Cueva de la Pileta: only saw Sardinian in that area. I had the impression that Dartford was widespread in the Cadiz and Malaga provinces? Niels
  12. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I went to the Cueva de Mores and the Sierra de la Plata this afternoon. I had what I think is a bit of a rarity: I believe the bird was an Eleonora's Falcon. it was dark and longtailed and long winged (lanky), at least as long in both measures as a common kestrel which we had seen immediately...
  13. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Yesterday during a sunny period, we found one Audoin's gull among 160 yellow-legged ones on the beach (and got plenty wet walking back). Today, Bald Ibis at the site in Barca. Niels
  14. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thank you both. I have no photos, it was very dark and far away. I am not sure if the knobs are well developed in a second year bird or not? Niels
  15. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    A couple of notes in this area: Yesterday in the Lagunas de Espera, I had several White-headed Ducks, at least 2 in the first one and at least 3 in the second. There was at the second one one bird that if I heard correctly mixed reed warbler and fluting sounds like what should be diagnostic for...
  16. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thank you both, I will have to look at maps to see what makes sense to me. At least now I have starting point. It is only for one night though, so not a time to be split up. Niels
  17. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Thank you both. I have seen the Laguna de Espera description in John's book, but one thing I wanted to ask is whether there were any places closer to Malaga Airport (outside of the area covered by John's book). The answer seems to be no. As I am looking for one nights accommodation, any...
  18. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Sorry Simon, I could not help pointing out this one made me smile Niels
  19. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I think most people here know that I am planning a trip to the general area in April. I have also downloaded John's book and browsed along in it. Right now I have one question, based on two things: 1 Things like Crested Coot seems most likely in the NW part of the region described by John. 2...
  20. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I do Niels
  21. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    3:-)
  22. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Will be interesting to hear more about that Am Kes Niels
  23. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    I will not be in Spain until April, but in the meantime: "laguna de fuente de piedra" looks like a place for possible Lesser Flamingo. How about the other special waterbirds such as White-headed and Marbled Duck, and Crested Coot? Are they also in this locale? If we go from Malaga to this spot...
  24. njlarsen

    Birdwatching in Straits of Gibraltar & La Janda

    Check this thread for John Cantelo's book on that area: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=246444 Niels
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