Comments for Birding In Spain Blog http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog Discover Spain and its Wild Bird Treasures Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on 2 Species of Sandgrouse in the drylands of Alfés by admin http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birding-and-wildlife-trips/2-species-of-sandgrouse-in-the-drylands-of-alfes/#comment-89731 admin Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:56:38 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birding-and-wildlife-trips/2-species-of-sandgrouse-in-the-drylands-of-alfes/#comment-89731 Hi Johan They move around the area and have no specifically favourite sites between years. I recommend that you contract our guiding services for the morning to maximize your chances. Steve Hi Johan

They move around the area and have no specifically favourite sites between years. I recommend that you contract our guiding services for the morning to maximize your chances.

Steve

]]> Comment on 2 Species of Sandgrouse in the drylands of Alfés by johan schaerlaeckens http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birding-and-wildlife-trips/2-species-of-sandgrouse-in-the-drylands-of-alfes/#comment-89730 johan schaerlaeckens Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:53:03 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birding-and-wildlife-trips/2-species-of-sandgrouse-in-the-drylands-of-alfes/#comment-89730 Next week we'll leave (from Holland) for a three month trip to Spain by camper visiting all major bird sites. Is it possible you send me the best place around Alfes for pin tailed sandgrouse. I would ber very grateful, thank you very much, Johan Schaerlaeckens Next week we’ll leave (from Holland) for a three month trip to Spain by camper visiting all major bird sites. Is it possible you send me the best place around Alfes for pin tailed sandgrouse. I would ber very grateful, thank you very much, Johan Schaerlaeckens

]]> Comment on Top 50 birds of northeast Spain: Wallcreeper by Scot Penny http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/top-50-birds-of-northeast-spain-the-wallcreeper/#comment-89325 Scot Penny Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:01:43 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/top-50-birds-of-northeast-spain-the-wallcreeper/#comment-89325 Seen this evening 5-5.50 pm near El Toyo, Almeria Spain. Flying over high buildings ...looking for possible warm roost prior to rain? Seen this evening 5-5.50 pm near El Toyo, Almeria Spain. Flying over high buildings …looking for possible warm roost prior to rain?

]]> Comment on Mystery Eagle: Spanish Imperial Eagle? by Mathieu http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/mystery-eagle-spanish-imperial-eagle/#comment-89262 Mathieu Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:37:29 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/mystery-eagle-spanish-imperial-eagle/#comment-89262 I too have seen a fair number of juvenile Spanish Imperial Eagles with a pale plumage. I would assume it's just part of the early stages of growth. But, I couldn't say for certain. Perhaps I was mistaken before, but I always felt sure! I too have seen a fair number of juvenile Spanish Imperial Eagles with a pale plumage. I would assume it’s just part of the early stages of growth. But, I couldn’t say for certain. Perhaps I was mistaken before, but I always felt sure!

]]> Comment on Mystery Eagle: Spanish Imperial Eagle? by Pedro Lourenço http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/mystery-eagle-spanish-imperial-eagle/#comment-88952 Pedro Lourenço Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:20:49 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/mystery-eagle-spanish-imperial-eagle/#comment-88952 From my experience I have noticed that juvenile Aquila adalberti are often very pale. I've actually seen one just yesterday in SE portugal which was almost as light as a tawny eagle, but was definitely an imperial eagle. I wonder if there is any type of geographic variation within the Iberian Peninsula, or just a matter of random individual variation. cheers Pedro From my experience I have noticed that juvenile Aquila adalberti are often very pale. I’ve actually seen one just yesterday in SE portugal which was almost as light as a tawny eagle, but was definitely an imperial eagle.
I wonder if there is any type of geographic variation within the Iberian Peninsula, or just a matter of random individual variation.

cheers
Pedro

]]> Comment on Griffon Vultures vs Bonelli’s Eagles in els Ports, Catalonia by admin http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/photos-and-places/griffon-vultures-vs-bonellis-eagles-in-els-ports-catalonia/#comment-88504 admin Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:10:53 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/photos-and-places/griffon-vultures-vs-bonellis-eagles-in-els-ports-catalonia/#comment-88504 Where is your window Gerry? Where is your window Gerry?

]]> Comment on Griffon Vultures vs Bonelli’s Eagles in els Ports, Catalonia by gerry steel http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/photos-and-places/griffon-vultures-vs-bonellis-eagles-in-els-ports-catalonia/#comment-88490 gerry steel Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:36:17 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/photos-and-places/griffon-vultures-vs-bonellis-eagles-in-els-ports-catalonia/#comment-88490 The Spanish know lead shot is poisonous to birds, I have just witnessed a beautiful eagle owl shot to death in front of my kitchen window. Seprona informed. The Spanish know lead shot is poisonous to birds, I have just witnessed a beautiful eagle owl shot to death in front of my kitchen window. Seprona informed.

]]> Comment on Birding In Spain newsletter by admin http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/birding-in-spain-newsletter/#comment-86016 admin Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:44:55 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/birding-in-spain-newsletter/#comment-86016 Thanks for your comments Alan, they're much appreciated! Thanks for your comments Alan, they’re much appreciated!

]]> Comment on Birding In Spain newsletter by ALAN BALE http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/birding-in-spain-newsletter/#comment-86015 ALAN BALE Sat, 13 Aug 2011 09:19:16 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/birds-in-spain/birding-in-spain-newsletter/#comment-86015 Dear Steve, just to add to the Eleanora's falcon bat catcher (dark form) we were lucky to see another more multicoloured individual near La Donzell d'Urgell, on 25th July, in the early evening. There were two young goshawks crying out and playing on the breeze in our area too most of that week. Earlier that day, from the comfort of our roof terrace in Ca la Nuria, Montclar, I saw great through the wing views of a party of three pallid swifts showing the contrast of dark outer primaries and larger white throat bib. They were probably passing through but who knows ? During our two weeks plenty of short toed, golden and booted eagles and parties of black and red kites over the fields and woods below us. On our visit to Montsonis we saw two adult Egyptian vultures but the usual Bonellis were probably watching us from the shade. Good to see you and Florinda at our Festa Major. PS we think the newsletter is excellent. Happy Birding. Dear Steve,

just to add to the Eleanora’s falcon bat catcher (dark form) we were lucky to see another more multicoloured individual near La Donzell d’Urgell, on 25th July, in the early evening. There were two young goshawks crying out and playing on the breeze in our area too most of that week.

Earlier that day, from the comfort of our roof terrace in Ca la Nuria, Montclar, I saw great through the wing views of a party of three pallid swifts showing the contrast of dark outer primaries and larger white throat bib. They were probably passing through but who knows ?

During our two weeks plenty of short toed, golden and booted eagles and parties of black and red kites over the fields and woods below us. On our visit to Montsonis we saw two adult Egyptian vultures but the usual Bonellis were probably watching us from the shade.

Good to see you and Florinda at our Festa Major.

PS we think the newsletter is excellent.

Happy Birding.

]]> Comment on Stone Curlew nest and chick by admin http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/hide-photography/stone-curlew-nest-and-chick/#comment-85956 admin Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:01:22 +0000 http://www.birdinginspain.com/blog/hide-photography/stone-curlew-nest-and-chick/#comment-85956 It's well worth the effort Rick! It’s well worth the effort Rick!

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