Category Archives: Vacation birding

Little Egret

Several birds here in Spain – Rock Doves, Mallards and Northern Shovelers come to mind – seem to be about the same as in the U.S. The Little Egret is just like its close relative, the Snowy Egret, that we … Continue reading

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Learning Spanish Birds – 2

Southern Spain is a desert and reminds me of parts of California the Southwest US where birds congregate around nearly any body of fresh or brackish water. The salt lagoons were packed with bids, some resident, and some starting their … Continue reading

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Learning Spanish Birds – 1

We are in southern Spain for several weeks and learning a little more Spanish and some new birds. We hired a guide yesterday and he brought us to one of the great spots in the area: Cabo de Gata Natural … Continue reading

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