Duffbirder meets South Holderness!

9.48 Started pre-dawn at the Elysium Hotel, 5 Star no less, on the strength of a report of a Rubythroat Sp!!! Highly unlikely I know but so...

Technical issues today, so no updates. Maybe a good thing? First drive West this morning on the strength of a Blue-cheeked Bee-eater 20 minu...

7.30 Couldn't resist another visit to Anarita Park to try for seconds of the magnificent Rock Thrush . No sign yet. I'll give it an...

13.00 Better views of Stone Curlew this morning. Only saw one but it was actually walking around! 26c but strangely pleasant in overcast co...

12.48 Stopped off at the M1 Pools West of Akrotiri... Generally quiet but added Kingfisher  (1/2) to the Trip List. Tried the Eastern Hide ...

11.40 I've spent the morning seeing very little (just to balance out the successes). I had an hour back at the Dam but no sign of the SC...

12.20 Started the day near the Airport on a report of 2 BLUE-CHEEKED BEE-EATERS . No further sign. Then... 2 CASPIAN PLOVERS at Mandria  10 ...

12.50 Checked out of our Hotel now as we prepare to make the journey back to Paphos . We love the place and it's ideally situated for Bi...

7.56 A "live moment" this morning. I had 30 minutes at the Calandra Site with no joy.  There are certain Species that you hope to...

I was in position at 6am, 1 mile from our Hotel in Perlovia. Handy! As you know, it's not my first visit here to try for Calandra Lark ....

I thought the early start to avoid the Limassol traffic was a smart move. The traffic as we passed through at 7.30 seemed strangely light? A...

A slower day today, both in distances covered and Bird news, which fitted in well with our plan for this week. We're heading East early ...

Late report on Day 8 due to a unscheduled meal out by the Harbour at (funnily enough) The Harbour . Highly recommended! A last minute decisi...