On a hot afternoon in June I managed another first for this year. It is not so much the right place, but to know the right people who can take you to where you should be able to see a Rufous Bush Robin (Alzacola). It obliged within a few minutes and I had three superb sightings probably of the same bird as it moved about. These were all within a few metres of where sat. Then we had to wait, but no time is ever wasted when you out listening and watching. Spotted Flycatchers (Papamoscas Gris) were very active flitting up and around their perches. One settled in a pine tree and through the binoculars I watched it for several minutes. There is nothing better than a full frontal view where the softness of the plumage could be appreciated in the dappled light. All the time Blackbirds (Mirlo Común) were calling. A few Long-tailed Tits (Mitos) fed in the trees and all the time European Turtles Doves were turrring. I was lucky as I was able to glimpse one and then another came into full view - albeit only briefly. How or why would any one want to shoot such beauties out of the sky? Serin (Verdecillo) were about as well and a Sardinian Warbler (Carruca Cabecinegra) called and then to our surprise two Iberian Green Woodpeckers (Pito Real) flew.
Photo courtesy of Bryan Thomas.
I had previously seen some activity on the edge of the trees and as we approached two Rufous Bush Robins came into view with one starting to display. Then it perched in a Carib Tree. We could clearly see all the markings including the under tail 'chevrons'. It was kind to us and we had full and very close views for at least 10 minutes and the camera became very busy. Thank you Bryan Thomas.
When I arrived home the Pallid Swifts were screaming above the road. I love fantastic days like this.
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