We arrived at the wonderful setting of Porto Colom around 8am after an early breakfast..we were first in! Yet again we tried a site from the Gosney guide. This was the No 1 site recommended by Dave for this species. It also appealed to me as you could park right by the area.
It was a beautiful morning if a little cool initially. Obviously plenty of garrigue habitat and lots of paths through it. Looked promising.
Trouble was there was no singing! Despite giving it until 11,,,not a peep.
BUT...
I'm pleased to report I DID manage to see it...and photograph it! I consider this a major achievement considering the bird/s were silent throughout (even though I say so myself!). Don't expect any picture postcards though. In a way they'll give you a more realistic idea of just how quick and elusive this bird is...when it's not singing!
Unfortunately the times it/they did appear for split seconds it was into the sun. Never mind.
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| Distinctive jizz |
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| A shot of red-eye |
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| Rear view |
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| cocked tail |
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| Ghostly...sums it up best |
On the way back we had lunch at a fabulous place...San Salvador Monastery. The panoramic view of the island was simply stunning...
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| The Formentor peninsular in the distance |
Yet again, unfortunately...no sign of any Alpine Accentors...or early Alpine Swifts.
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