Category Archives: Spain Birding

Returning to Charca de Suarez

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Richard

On our first trip to Spain in 2018, we discovered this gem of a wetland refuge not far from our lodging in Salobreña. Nestled into an area of apartment and industrial buildings, it is a great network of ponds, shady … Continue reading →

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A Walk to La Caleta

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Richard

In order to beat the heat of Southern Spain, we get out for walks and birding early. Twice now, we’ve made the half hour walk to the Village of La Caleta, seeing agriculture workers harvesting mangos, planting beans, herding goats. … Continue reading →

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First Days in Spain

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Richard

After a long trip, we’ve setted into our apartment and with nice views and weather, are seeing a nice mix of birds from our terrace. We have an artist friend here from past visits and this montage of his captures … Continue reading →

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Charca de Suárez -Motril, Spain

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Richard

On our first trip to Spain in 2018, we discovered this gem of a wetland refuge not far from our lodging in Salobreña. Nestled into an area of apartment and industrial buildings, it is a wonderful network of ponds, shady … Continue reading →

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2019 Birds (September-December)

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Richard

We are enjoying a nice array of winter birds and looking forward to a road trip to Florida in late January to bird a bit without frosty hands – our first outing with our new birding assistant – Ginger Ale.

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Another Crowd Favorite

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Richard

Like the White Stork, this Grey Heron gets lots of attention. No photos! Wait while I arrange things

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Margarito

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Richard

The folks who bird the Charca de Suarez refuge have named the White Stork which spends days there Margarito (Daisy). I am not sure if she is the same bird we saw last year but definitely is one of the … Continue reading →

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Some Spain Shots

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Richard

We have been enjoying the weather, the culture, and the people this trip — birding has been just another activity, but still very enjoyable. Here are some birds and flowers from some of our outings. Some flowers along the trail. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Beach Walk

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Richard

We took a short trip this morning to check out a couple of sites, starting with the lighthouse at Cabo de Sacratif. Great views, nice breeze off the ocean and some gulls, Wheatears, and little brown jobs. (Lbj’s) We walked … Continue reading →

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Coots, Cormorants, and friends

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Richard

It’s often interesting when sorting out images to not only relive the outing, but to look for surprises. On the forementioned trip to Charca de Suarez, we ran into these folks. Great Cormorant and a couple of Eurasian Coots.

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