Wednesday 17 September 2008

Andalucia (Tarifa), September



A week spent watching the spectacular bird migration as thousands of raptors and storks cross The Strait towards Morocco, the first time for many of them. Its not the prettiest place to spend a week but the overwhelming joy of watching bird migration helps to block out the never ending wind turbines, power lines and gunshots that litter the Tarifa area.
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Booted Eagles - pale morph





Short-toed Eagles







Black Kites



Waiting Black Kites


Waiting for the morning sun.

Booted Eagles - dark morph


Black Kite ( i think )



This bird had a slim body and head like a Black Kite but the central tail was surprisingly rounded when fanned.

Black - Red - Boot


Black Kite, Red Kite and a dark Booted provide a nice comparison.

Honey Buzzards








Dozing Griff


A Griffon Vulture soaking up the last of the days sun.

Collared Pratincoles






Selection of juveniles and moulting adults.