Up the mountain of Monnegre this morning in a cool 17 degrees and some wind.
Our first stop gave us views of a couple hundred of House Martins - Avión Comun with others flying and feeding. On a rock face another hundred at least were warming in the sun. Bryan even got a shot off of a flying one! All to be shown later. We thought that was a good start to our day and it proved to be the best bit. A Blue Rock Thrush - Roquero Solitario called and was spotted on a ridge.
Our objective was to ascertain the presence of Trumpeter Finches - Camachuela Trompetero and they were not around. Sometime during September they may have dispersed from their breeding ground and away. But where? The quest is on.
We went over the mountain and down through Tibi. We checked out Tibi Embalse although it was full of water there was nothing on it. I enclose two photos - one showing the water looking towards Alicante and one for a notice on Zebra Mussels. Apparently they are not indigenous and came from Northern Europe.
Below Tibi we checked out the river and there was nothing of note. Seemed to echo our day.
Next week we will return to our default position and circumnavigate the lagoons and go inland.
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