Lanzarote Pelagic

This time last year Hywel Maggs, Phil Crockett and myself went on one of the Lanzarote pelagics.  It was an utterly fantastic trip; the whole experience was simply unforgettable.  Here are some of the better birds....  I'm sure you will recognise them....

Some raptors from Lleida, Spain

I was in Spain working from 23 April until 2 May, based at Lleida.  The drylands around the city are great for birds and the city rubbish dump can be really good for raptors.  Here are some pics taken on 28 April close to the city (mainly at the landfill site).

 Many Griffon Vultures were present at the landfill site (I estimated a couple of hundred on the dump and passing overhead during the course of an afternoon visit).

 Many Black Kites were present on the dump.

And one or two Short-toed Eagles passing over

Some birds from Egypt

A family holiday took me to Sharm el Sheik, Egypt. These are a few pics taken on the trip, 14-22 April 2014.    

 White-eyed was the common gull species

 Slender-billed Gulls were also abundant

 My personal gull highlight was this fine Heuglin's

 Sooty Gulls were dotted around amongst the White-eyed Gulls

 Red-throated Pipit was common but very nice to see (and hear).