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FAM TRIP - Extremadura

Birdwatching Fair (FIO) Spain February 27 - 2 March 2008

The well-known Griffon Vulture colony in Monfrague National Park

The well-known Griffon Vulture colony in Monfrague National Park

 

A different view of the Griffon Vulture colony in Monfrague National Park

A different view of the Griffon Vulture colony in Monfrague National Park

 

Birders take in the spectacular scenery at one of the vantage points

Birders take in the spectacular scenery at one of the vantage points

 

A helpful display board with a few of the birds located at the Canchales resevoir

The magnificent altar inside the church in the castle courtyard at Montanchez

 

 

Bird sightings and locations during the trip - continued

** Depicts Extremadura speciality / sought-after species

Pena Falcon / Salto del Gitano (and vicinity), Monfrague National Park
- Morning 29 February 2008

  1. Great Tit
  2. Chaffinch
  3. Griffon Vulture
  4. Robin
  5. Rock Bunting
  6. Short-toed Treecreeper
  7. Chough
  8. Firecrest
  9. Black Stork **
  10. Black Vulture **
  11. Red-rumped Swallow
  12. Egyptian Vulture
  13. Hawfinch
  14. Peregrine
  15. Booted Eagle

Portilla del Tietar, Monfrague National Park
- afternoon 29 February 2008

  1. Spanish Imperial Eagle **
  2. Eagle Owl **
  3. Azure-winged Magpie **
  4. Long-tailed Tit

Hotel Aguas de Serrajon
- early morning 1 March 2008

  1. Woodlark

Alagon Valley (lakes)
- morning 1 March 2008

  1. Black-headed Gull
  2. Reed Bunting
  3. Grey-lag Goose
  4. Osprey
  5. Dartford Warbler
  6. Thekla Lark **
  7. Goldcrest
  8. Greenshank

Cabeza Bellosa
- afternoon 1 March 2008

  1. Golden Eagle

Salto Caozo
- evening 1 March 2008

  1. Grey Wagtail
  2. Wren
  3. Great-spotted Woodpecker

Arrocampo Reservoir, Saucedillo
- morning 2 March 2008

  1. Lettle Grebe
  2. Penduline Tit

Thanks to Barry Trevis of Ramblers Worldwide Holidays who logged the list of birds. Also to Martin and Gottfried, our guides, and Vicky and Christina who kept things running smoothly.