I've changed my mind regarding adding photos to yesterdays Post. If I don't have time on a particular day due to circumstanses I'll start with them the next day...It's easier and less time consuming.
So, here's a Semi-collared Flycatcher (proper) pic...
Interesting to see the difference in white on the collar as the Bird has its head tilted! I have more BUT that's enough for now.
As previously stated I was chuffed and amazed that the camera "locked" onto the Bonelli's Eagle at such height...
...lastly the Turquoise Dream Bird...
...and gone...
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| Those wings! |
I only had a few seconds!
My previous March Trips meant I had no chance of seeing this Species...or so I thought?! Last Year's "last day" Bird was exciting (April 6th). To see one in March is amazing. The same scenario applies to the Ficedula Flycatchers. Always hoped for one in March but never succeeded, Of course this Year I've move our "window" and they're turning up everywhere!
A deliberately leisurely start this morning (after another meal at the Harbour) down at Agia Varvara looking for the elusive Crakes. It was a pleasant morning and I had a chat with a few other Birders but couldn't see any although others had Little. I did add Common Sandpiper and a well camouflaged Snipe...
...to the Trip List.
I drove the full length of the Valley out of curiosity rather than anything else. I didn't see anything of note. I then decided to head back up to Anarita Park. I must admit possible "seconds" of the Roller did influence this decision. No luck there but I did see a cracking Eastern Black-eared Wheatear (dark-faced)...
I then had an alert on the WhatsApp. As I read it I noticed the message above which I'd somehow missed?
Long-eared Owl at Mandria Picnic Site...Ian Bloomer
My word! 10 minutes later I was approaching the Site and I could see Ian and Kate's car. I also saw Jonathan Wasse on closer approach. I parked behind his car and he told me the positive news that the Bird was still present...
Definitely a Species that wasn't on my Radar.
First week over and it's been way better than anticipated. Hopefully much more to come. 5 Cyprus Ticks and a Lifer!
I'll do some totting up tomorrow...
Stay tuned...
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