The ravine does it again, just five minutes drive from Rosa Blanca we spent two hours in my favorite spot. Before we got out of the vehicle there were two Grey Wagtails on the rocks by the side of the stream - and there was plenty of running water. Winter had only just disappeared and there was still a chill in the wind, the sun was shining but struggling to warm us. We walked further up and two Choughs flew around the top of the rocks.
The vegetation here is mixed with many greens and the spring flowers adding their whites, yellows, pinks and reds. Such a great array of natural colour. Melodious warblers were all around us with House Sparrow and Blackbird adding to the feeling of peace and quiet of this spot. Crag Martins and Black Redstart flew on the rock face. Two Blue Tits flew with Melodious in and around a Broom bush in full bloom. We turned to look at a Rock Bunting and over our heads flew a magnificent Short-toed Eagle. A single Swift flew high an then we walked into the cave with a Crag Martins nest in view. Another Grey Wagtail flew around the cave and then we walked under the Walnut trees.
I had expected to see Woodpeckers, Tree-creepers, and Nuthatches just as I was thinking this a Green Woodpecker landed in the tree next to us. This was rapidly followed by a Nuthatch. Chaffinches flew around us in a frenzy. Blackcaps and Nightingales were calling but both the female and male Blackcap showed for us. Again the Short-toes Eagle flew overhead. We crossed the road and a male and female Serin were busy feeding. Melodious were still showing well and after a debate a Reed Warbler perched for us.
Our last two small birds were - we believe - two juvenile Stonechats. We were examining some thistle heads for insects when a Buzzard flew immediately above us. On the way back a Greater-spotted Woodpecker landed on a Poplar. Add to the list Starling, Barn Swallow and we passed two Turkeys in a pen! Photos may follow.
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