The day started at the Kalloni Saltpans where a Spur-winged Plover afforded close views in the channel, and an attractive Black-headed Wagtail posed nearby. A ring-tail harrier unfortunately never came close though looked right for Montagu's. It was striking that the huge number of Swallows in recent days had mostly departed.
Thereafter we headed to the Filia mast track, the main target being E Bonelli's Warbler. It was a glorious morning and typically the hillside had a wonderful display of flowers.
To start with the warbler proved somewhat elusive but then beyond the white chapel several birds were seen in the oaks. One in particular persistently sang and called from a single tree, giving much better views than we achieved last year at this site.
On the walk back further Bonelli's were heard, and the final total was thought to be eight singing males.
Other birds seen at the mast track included Hoopoe, E Subalpine Warbler, Common Buzzard, and approx five Masked Shrikes.
Later in the afternoon we ventured back to the saltpans, seeing five Temminck's Stint in the channel, and on the pans three Collared Pratincoles plus a feeding flock of about 10 marsh terns, including both Black and White-winged Black.
A further 10 pratincoles were feeding over the Alykes wetland, while close views of Red-throated Pipits were enjoyed alongside the road.
On the 'sheepfields' were two distant Dalmatian Pelicans and a Spoonbill. Two Greater Short-toed Larks were in the usual habitat near the bridge.
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| Spur-winged Plover |
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| Black Stork |
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| Black-headed Wagtail |
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| E Bonelli's Warbler |
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| E Subalpine Warbler |
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| Common Buzzard |
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| Temminck's Stint |
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| Dalmatian Pelican |
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| Red-throated Pipit |
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| Greater Short-toed Lark |
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