Another warm day on the island.
Starting at the saltpans I was pleased to see a hunting Eleonora's Falcon on the fields opposite; a sub adult of the pale morph.
I then walked the sand dunes and marsh to the west of the racetrack, mainly to check for Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin as this has been a traditional area for them in the past. I didn't find any, though nevertheless much enjoyed the walk in glorious habitat. Birds I did see included a pair of Black-headed Wagtail (feldegg), four Stone Curlew, three Kentish Plover, and at least 100 Bee-eater. I also found an adorable tortoise.
Later I drove along the east bank of the Tsiknius, noting Great White Egret and Cattle Egret near the ford, and another Black-headed Wagtail near the river mouth. A Whiskered Tern also flew along the river.
In the afternoon I explored the Napi Valley, another fabulous area. The track led up the slope and though hearing many birds such as Cirl Bunting and Turtle Dove seeing them proved harder. That all changed on the way back with a hovering Long-legged Buzzard, close view of female Cinereous Bunting that came to drink/bathe in the stream, and an obliging Masked Shrike that demanded to be photographed. Near the car there was also a family party of Sombre Tit.
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| Eleonora's Falcon |
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| Eleonora's Falcon |
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| White Stork |
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| Black-headed Wagtails |
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| Kentish Plover |
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| Painted Lady |
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| Great White Egret |
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| Cattle Egret eyeing a nearby cat |
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| Black-headed Wagtail |
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| Long-legged Buzzard |
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| Long-legged Buzzard |
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| Cinereous Bunting |
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| Cinereous Bunting |
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| Masked Shrike |
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| Sombre Tit |
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