Spain- Day 2, 15/06

10:00 A.M

After a nice breakfast, I set out for a walk to see if I could find anything interesting. A few Sardinian Warblers were calling, and a Theklas Lark (first year tick of the day) flew up from the path, calling. There were lots of Spotted Flycatcher about, and a few Red-rumped Swallows where flying about with some Swifts. As I continued on, I came across a few Serin, and one gave some great views, allowing for me to get my best photo of this species. The Serin were also calling- I had no idea how beautiful they sounded! A group of 8 Spotless Starling were on a dead tree, and a Kestrel( not sure which type yet) was flying about. I headed back up the hill, and another Theklas Lark flew over, calling again. A Serin was calling from a tree right next to the path, and although I couldn't get a photo, it was a great opportunity to hear its wonderful call very clearly. 

11:30 

Whilst I was having a swim in the pool, I noticed a bird of prey gliding past, from what I could see, I am pretty sure it was a Short-toed Snake-eagle- my second year tick of the day.

20:00

A walk this evening down the hill produced quite a few Turtle Doves, of which a few were calling, a Blackcap, four Bee-eaters that flew down towards Torrox, and some Sardinian Warblers, Red-rumped Swallows, Stonechat, Spotted Flycatchers, Goldfinches, Serin, Linnet, and two warblers which I haven't quite been able to identify yet!

And so the day comes to a close, with at least two more year ticks, and brilliant views of Serin, some close flying Thekla Lark, and I heard the Turtle Doves "purring," Such a good sound!