EL HONDO 5th April

This morning was sunny but with a lot less wind than the previous week. There were some Mosquitos but next week could see many more - so be warned. Fortunately the sky was full of Swifts (Vencjo Comun/Palido) with Barn (Golondrina Comun) and Red-rumped Swallows (Golondrina Daurica), House Martins (Avion Comun)and the occasional sightings of Sand Martins (Avion Zapador)

I concentrated again on Moustached Warblers (Garricerin Real) and saw them flying in and out of the reeds. They were calling and so were Reed Warblers (Garricerin Comum) I am reliably informed. There were some great views of the White Egret (Garceta Grande) as well as Purple Heron (Garza Imperial) flying. Six to sight Glossy Ibis(Morito Comun) flew past as well with one Squacco (Avetorillo Comun) flying in front of us.

I am informed that both a Little Bittern (Avetorillo Comun) and also a Montague's Harrier (Aguilucho Cenizo) were seen - so they have arrived! Hopefully on view this week-end too. We had some terrific views of both male and female Marsh Harriers (Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental) as they flew around and both descended into the same clump of reeds twice. So, maybe a nest site? Also an Osprey (Aguila Pescadora) flew giving us a superb sighting.