Friday 11th February was 7 degrees at 7am but with a prospect of sun with just a little win. It was a morning when we decided to change what we usually do and we went to Clot de Galvany. It is an important area with large areas of water. We have had some great views there.
We spent some time at the large hide overlooking a lot of water. We counted over 50 White Headed Ducks - Malvasia Cabeciblanca - of both sexes. Some males showed a light blue bill. Right in front of us a male and female - Black Necked Grebes - Zampullin Cuellinegro ‘squared up’ and Bryan took the shot. Spring has moved on already.
On the left side of the hide a Purple Swamphen - Calamon Común walked on the stones. This little corner can be very good and today, for a moment, it was productive. Cetti’s - Ruiseñor Bastardo called on various occasions and in that one bush we had a clear view of one together with Long Tailed Tits - Mito, one Great Tit - Carbonero Común and on a low branch - our first of the year - a Grey Wagtail - Lavandera Cascadena. Such a smart bird.
On the water were both Pochards - Porrón Europea and Pato Colorado and in the distance two Great Crested Grebes - Somormujo Lavanco. Marsh Harriers - Aguilucho Luganero flew over the reeds. We searched for any newcomers and the only other ducks of note were two Teal - Cerceta Común. A little disappointing. Also a large number of Black headed Gulls - Gaviota Reidora flying and on the water.
We decided to take a look around the Carribassi Road. Loads of ‘campers’ and a bright orange butterfly. We thought a fritillary but with no photo and nothing showing in Collins. We will have to look again and we will examine this area again too.
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