We spent a day in the superb Monfrague National Park. As we were arrived at the Castillo quite early the crowds had not arrived, so for a small donation we were able to drive and park at the top. The views were superb even with the misty drizzle. As this was my first visit I was unprepared for the stunning views we would get of Griffon and Black Vultures, absolutely amazing. Apart from the Vultures a couple of Hawfinches flew over, a Blue Rock Thrush was present with the Chaffinches and Great Tits, also Chris picked out a distant Black Wheatear.
Griffon Vulture
Castillo de Monfrague
Views from the Castillo de Monfrague
Chris & Tony eye balling the vultures
Griffon Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Black Vulture
Black Vulture
Black Vulture
Black Vulture
Black Vulture
Black Vulture
Griffon and Black Vultures
Below the Castillo Rock Bunting posed for us, also some Iberian Long-tailed Tits. Also seen were Spanish Imperial Eagles, Egyptian Vulture and of course Serins and Azure Winged Magpies.
Rock Bunting
Rock Bunting
Iberian Long-tailed Tits
Spanish Imperial Eagle
We stopped at the Riberos Del Almonte a superb peaceful valley that was full of birds
Riberos Del Almonte
It is an idyllic valley, I can only imagine what must through in April. As it was there was Cirl Bunting, Blue Rock Thrush, White Wagtails, Chiffchaffs, Sardinian Warblers, Fan-tailed Warblers, Corn Buntings, Crested Larks, Crag Martins, Swallows, House Martins, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Hawfinch, Serin, Griffon and Black Vulture, Short-toed Eagles, Black Storks and more.
Numerous Serins were in the valley
6 Short-toed Eagles flew over
Several Black storks flew over
A pair of Lesser kestrels were in residence
Crag Martins roosting on the bridge
Crag Martins?
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