The 2011 Birding Challenge – F...

Posted on Jan 02 2012 | 10 Comments
And the total for my 2011 Birding Challenge was ….. ..drum roll………….. 158 species! So, I failed to meet the target but I don’t think I failed – if that makes sense!  I suppose I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t get a bit nearer but I achieved  more than ¾ of the target number and though I say so myself... Read More »

Of Delta Birds, Bulls and Clouds..

Posted on Dec 31 2011 | No Comments
Of Delta Birds, Bulls and Clouds.. As it was the last day of the year I thought I’d go down to the Ebro Delta to see if I could add any last minute birds to my list. It was a lovely still day here in Mora d’Ebre but on the Delta it was blowing... Read More »

2011 Birding Challenge – Febru...

Posted on Feb 20 2011 | 2 Comments
2011 Birding Challenge – February Update The first couple of weeks of the year were very exciting as I ticked off all the regular birds on my local patch and saw my list start to grow! A trip down to the Ebro Delta added a few more birds and then due to a unusually... Read More »

Barn Owls at the Ebro Delta

Posted on Dec 13 2010 | No Comments
Barn Owls at the Ebro Delta Family photo! It was a stroke of luck that just before I turned off my computer on Saturday night I had a last peek at Facebook and noticed Cristian Jensen’s update: Sunday morning they were going to be ringing Barn... Read More »

The Ebro Delta – a Must for Birder...

Posted on Jan 29 2010 | No Comments
The Ebro Delta – a Must for Birders I have to admit, the first time I visited the Delta I was uninspired. I love mountains, so at first I found the flat landscape quite featureless and boring! Now? I love it! I love it for being different. For the wonderful... Read More »