El Hondo

This was my third visit this month to El Hondo and it soon became an eagle watching morning. I cannot claim to have good views of everything and there were some sharp eyes around to spot and identify.
Looking over the large lagoon, where the water level had risen, a Greater Spotted Eagle (Águila Moteado) was seen to perch on a bush where it stayed for some considerable time. Again a Short-toed Eagle (Culubrera Europea) flew although most will have migrated by now. We had good views of a Golden Eagle (Águila Real) and believed to be a second year bird. Also Booted Eagles Águililla Calzada) flew around and perched for us. In addition a Peregrine (Halcón Peregrino) was about. In the distance was spotted a Buzzard (Busardo Ratonero) and some sharp eyes picked out a flying female Hen Harrier (Águilucho Palido). Marsh Harriers ( Águilucho Lagunero Occidental) were very evident as usual. An Osprey (Águila Pescadora) perched in the usual,place in the other lagoon and a Kingfisher (Martin Perscador) perched just a few yards away. There were many other sightings as well.
The previous week I had my best ever view of a Green Sandpiper (Andarrios Grande) where in the previous week I had seen a Wood Sandpiper ( Andarrios Bastardo) feeding on the edge of the water, but now that the water is higher this area of silt is under water.
It was a morning of some strong winds and protection was needed, but the sun was warming.
Overall another excellent few hours with another visit this coming Saturday.