I have spent the
last couple of days exploring Sierra de Andujar which is probably the best
place to see the Iberian Lynx. I did not see one myself but there were a few
people out looking. My focus was getting photos of the Iberian Green Woodpecker
which has won the award of being the most difficult bird to photograph.
I have seen plenty
of this species and attempted stake outs in a couple of spots I have regularly
heard and/or seen them. But have failed to capture the moment on camera which
is a pity as this is considered a separate species from Green Woodpecker and a
new bird for me.
During my travels
other species have been a bit more obliging Hoopoe being a bird I never tire of
seeing. They are fairly regular in the area but tend to spook easily at an approaching
car.
A couple of Woodchat
Shrike were using a fence stake bordering a grazing field to hunt from. They were
periodically joined by other passerines during my vigil.
There is a short
trail at Embalse de Jandula where I saw Blue Rock Thrush, Rock Bunting, Siskin
and House Sparrow but no Rock Sparrow. The latter I have not seen in the area
despite checking all flocks of Sparrow.
There are plenty of
deer roaming around the hills which seem to roll on forever. A very picturesque
setting in which Griffon and Cinereous Vulture are regular and the odd Eagle
that passes through the hills.
Tomorrow I have a
long drive back to Madrid where I will catch a flight to Barcelona after a
nights rest!
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