Hola,
Sorry for being a little thin on the ground with posts recently, but after my protracted house move I have been indulging in some serious rest and relaxation in Andalucia, Spain.
Despite being accompanied by the Leicas this time, it has only been over the last couple of days that I have had chance to do some birding - in the sublime and thankfully cool Sierra Nevada mountains near Granada.
At a shade under 3000 metres there is still large areas of snow on the tops, despite temperatures in the cities being ´hace mucho calor.´
Birding is fairly hard going at this altitude with only a handful of species recorded. By far the most common bird was Northern Wheatear, followed closely by a sizable population of Chough.
More interesting birds included a couple of Black Redstart, an Olive-backed Pipit and most notably excellent views of an Alpine Accentor feeding amongst some large boulders.
It was butterflies that stole the show though. I must have logged at least twenty different species including Sierra Nevada Blue, Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady, plus varities of Argus´, Frittilaries and a superb Spanish Marbled White.
Hasta Luego...
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Good to have you back Paul
ReplyDeleteKeith D
Hi Paul
ReplyDeleteHope you had a relaxing time out there,and I bet it's great to be back in the scorching UK!!
I haven't been out anywhere myself recently except for a few visits up to Worlds End.
I hope that you've settled in to your new house OK,and that the break has put you in the mood to do some decorating!!!
Cheers Denzil
Hi Paul
ReplyDeleteI took a trip out to Eccleston for a walk along the river,and was delighted to see so many of the regular species with young in tow.
A good hour or so was spent perusing Eccleston Churchyard as well,and it was good to see so many House Martins around the place,but the 1 bird that I was hoping to see,didn't show........
Spotted Flycatcher !
Cheers Denzil