We were lucky because soon after leaving Caudette we heard and saw a Mistle Thrush (Torzal Charlo) singing on a pylon and later feeding on the ground. We knew from previous visits that this is a good location for that species.
We moved on unhurriedly and had very good close up views of Calandra, Crested, Short-toed and Tekla Larks.
In one area we were able to be within 5 metres of perched and flying Bee-eaters by remaining in the car and being patient. These were our best views ever and such a pleasure to watch these beautiful birds. While we there we were close enough to see them disgorge the indigestible parts of their prey and with more than one photo to prove it.
On previous occasions we have seen Great Spotted Cuckoos, but today we saw only one.
Lesser Kestels (Cernicalo Primilla) are resident here and the farm buildings where they nest has had the roof repaired and with apertures in the walls blocked up. However there are some roof tiles that have been raised and boxes have been fixed to the walls thus creating nesting sites.
Also resident here are Rock Doves, Spotless Starlings and House Sparrows. It was very good to see that some organization cares and undertakes conservancy.
Towards the latter part of our visit we saw Northern and Black-eared Wheatear, had the joy in seeing one Little Owl and a glimpse of a female Dartford Warbler. Red-billed Choughs are always here and it may be that we have located a nesting site.
Our intention was not to make a list of everything that we saw, but to get close up views of the birds. This we did, but with some noticeable absentees. Whatever, we had another great trip.
Report by Bryan Thomas and John Edwards.
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