Checked to see if my friend was still present first thing (6.45). Positive news which I relayed to the WhatsApp group. I then drove around the corner to the farm fields and had flight views of a Calandra Lark. Can't complain, 5 minutes from our Hotel!
After an excellent breakfast we headed back down to Spiros Pool/Beach on a report of 2 Squacco Herons. No sign but immense compensation in the form of a White-winged Tern. Only my second record, both self-found. It ended up on the beach next to the continuing Little Gull! I got some wonderful close views of Flamingos on the water and in flight. Finally 6 Avocets dropped in to complete an excellent hour.
On our way to our second visit to Cape Greco we stopped off again at Oroklini Marsh.As we pulled into the car park I saw a familiar small bird with a red breast. Yep, a Robin! Another Species that wasn't on my Radar. A quick check of eBird revealed it's not that unusual but that didn't spoil the moment.
After a Zorbas latte and apple pie we headed towards Cape Greco stopping off at a Site for Audouins Gull. The fishermen enjoying the holiday put paid to my chances this time. I did add Glossy Ibis to the Trip List with c50 moving East offshore.
As we arrived at CG I heard thunder which was followed shortly afterwards by rain. My second target was Raven and as I write, I'm hoping for a sighting, once the rain passes.
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No luck with any targets at Cape Greco in poor weather. I did see a female Redstart and had great views of a Lesser Whitethroat while dipping on Cyprus Warbler.
However, after dropping Louise off at the Hotel, you don't need 3 guesses where I headed. I scanned the bushes; the light was poor and I couldn't see anything. I then decided to check the wire I first found it on...
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A great finish. We're back over to Paphos tomorrow. Stay tuned...
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