On Tuesday 28th we undertook our first full day out with a journey to the Steppes of Yecla. This is most beautiful location and it yielded some wonderful birds. Upon reflection we decided that we could spend more time there and not to go on to another location. However we did and carried on to Petrola. The main reason for this was to ensure that Dennis was able to see the Great Bustards - which we did along with many others. We had a terrific guide, Bryan Thomas, with us who had frequented both areas before and he certainly knew his way around. We did many miles and it was a long day, but all worthwhile.
The following is a list of birds that we saw at both locations that we had not seen the previous day.
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (ID later by photo by Bryan)
Black-necked Grebe
Buzzard
Chaffinch
Chough - red billed
Crow
Great Bustards (15)
Great Tit
Great Reed Warbler
Greater Spotted Cuckoo
Greater Spotted Woodpecker ( a first for Bryan!)
Green Woodpecker
Gull-billed Terns
Grey Heron
LARKS
Calandra
Short-toed
Thekla
Lapwings
Lesser Kestrels
Little owls
Marsh Harriers
Mistle Thrush
Red-legged Partridge
Rock Doves
Rock Sparrow
Stone Curlew
Tree Sparrow
WADERS
Greenshank
Wood Sandpipers
Redshank
Glossy Ibis
Ringed Plover
WHEATEARS
Black
Black-eared
Northern
White Wagtail
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