Birds in the North of Spain

January Bird News

2012-01-31T06:23:00.001+01:00

The best bird records of january in Burgos province.

Great Northern Loon (Gavia immer). 2 birds , 06-01-12 La Riva (C), Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz); same site 22-01-12 (Alfredo Marcos Reguero, Alberto Puente de la Rosa).
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). 1 bird 06-01-12 La Población (C), Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).
Great Egret (Egretta alba). 1 bird 01-01-12 Quintanilla del Agua (Manuel Mata Hurtado). 1 bird Lerma 03-01-12 y 04-01-12 (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird 15-01-12 Bustamante (C), embalse del Ebro (Juan Ángel de la Torre) 1 bird, Miranda de Ebro (José Eduardo Mateos Moreno). 1 bird 22-01-12 , Santillán del Agua (Fernando Román Sancho).
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). 1 bird La Costana (C), Ebro dam, 02-01-12 (Manuel Fabio Flechoso del Cueto). 1 bird Suzana gravel pits , 18-01-12 and 26-01-12 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río).
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). 6 birds 06-01-12 La Riva (C), Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz). 4 birds La Riva (C) 15-01-12 (Juan Ángel de la Torre).
Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens). 1 bird 06-01-12 Orzales (C), Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz). 1 bird, Monegro (C) 28-01-12 (Juan ángel de la Torre).
Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus). 1 bird Villafría (C), Ebro dam, 06-01-12 (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz); 1 bird 18-01-12 (Julio César Amo Fernández, Marcos Barbero Santamaría, Santiago Vallejo Rodríguez, Vicente Sanz Fernández de Gobeo).
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea). 1 bird Villafría (C), Ebro dam, 06-01-12 (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz); 1 bird 18-01-12 (Julio César Amo Fernández, Marcos Barbero Santamaría, Santiago Vallejo Rodríguez, Vicente Sanz Fernández de Gobeo) , 1 bird, La Riva (C) , 28-01-12 (Juan Ángel de la Torre).
Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna). 1 bird 06-01-12 , Bustamante (C), Ebro dam, (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz); 1 bird 15-01-12 (Juan Ángel de la Torre) , 28-01-12 (Juan Ángel de la Torre).
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird, Hontoria del Pinar , 23-01-12 (Benito Andrés Jiménez).
Common Crane (Grus grus). 1bird Suzana , 22-01-12 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río).
Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius). 1 bird, Ordunte , 13-01-12 (Íñigo Zuberogoitia).
Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 20 birds, Carazo , 07-01-12 (Fernando Román Sancho, Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). Ahedo , 13 birds , 15-01-12 (Carlos Palma Barcenilla), 16 birds 22-01-12 (Roberto García Obregón) y 8 birds, 31-01-12 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Rufino Fernández González).
Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird , 03-01-12 , Peña Amaya (Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). 1 bird, Quintanilla de las Viñas , 05-01-12 (Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). 1 birds 07-01-12 , Carazo (Fernando Román Sancho, Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo) and Quintanilla de las Viñas (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird Tejada , 08-01-12 (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird 09-01-12 , Pancorbo (Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). 11-01-12 1 bird , La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos (Iratxe Covela, Jorge Echegaray), 1 bird 21-01-12 (Alberto Monteagudo, Alexia del Río, Graciela Fernández, José Gómez, Ricardo Fernández, Xosé Manoel Carregal) , 1 bird 24-01-12 (Rufino Fernández González). 1 bird , Tejada , 24-01-12 (Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). 28-01-12 1 bird , Contreras (Fernando Román Sancho, Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo).
Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus). 91 birds , Castro Valnera , 11-01-12 (Ángel Tejeira Martínez, José Tomás Fernández Villa, Rafael Sánchez Fernández).
White-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla nivalis). Castro Valnera , 6 birds , 01-01-12 (Ángel Tejeira Martínez) and 18 birds 11-01-12 (Ángel Tejeira Martínez, José Tomás Fernández Villa, Rafael Sánchez Fernández).

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December, Bird News

2011-12-31T19:58:00.001+01:00

The best bird records of december in Burgos province.

Greated White-fronted Goose (Anser albiforns). 2 birds, 19-12-11 ,Ebro dam(Mario Alonso Blanco).
Snow Goose (Ansar caerulescens) 1 bird 31-12-11 Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez)
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). 1 bird Ebro dam 19-12-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco).
Canada Goose (Branta canadiensis) x Greylag Goose (Anser anser). 1 bird 04-12-11, Fuentes Blancas, Burgos (Diego Santamaría Merino, Juan Fernando Pérez Alonso); same bird 06-12-11 (Miguel Ángel Pinto Cebrián, Miguel Pinto Sanz).
Great Northern Loon (Gavia immer) 1 bird 31-12-11 Ebro dam (Manuel Estébanez)
Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird 25-12-11 Grijalba (David González Ortega).
Common Crane (Grus grus). 23 birds towards SE Arlanzón dam, Pineda de la Sierra, 10-12-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández).
Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata). 10 birds Ebro dam 19-12-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco).
Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 6 birds , La Yecla , 03-12-11 (Víctor Salvador Vilariño). 5 birds , Ahedo , 03-12-11 (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias). 06-12-11, 15 birds , Carazo (Alfonso Antón) y 15 birds, Pozo Negro, Fresneda de la Sierra (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias). 7 birds , 15-12-11, Estacas de Trueba, , Castros del Horno (César Fernández Gil). 18 birds , 24-12-11 , Quecedo, 9, 5 y 4 birds (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias). 5 birds Peña Amaya , 26-12-11 (Agustín Salazar Celis, David González Ortega, Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo, Martin Hale, Nicolás Gallego Rojas). 12 birds , 29-12-11 , Pancorbo (David Martínez Andrade).
Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 3 birds , Ahedo , 04-12-11 (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias). 4 birds , 06-12-11 , Carazo (Alfonso Antón).
Wallcreeper (Tichodorma muraria). 1 bird , La Yecla , 03-12-11 (Víctor Salvador Vilariño); 1 bird 04-12-11 (Roberto García Obregón). 1 bird Carazo , 08-12-11 (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird , 27-12-11 , Peña Amaya (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias).
White-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla nivalis). 2 birds , Quecedo , 24-12-11 (Carlos Palma Barcenilla, Lorenzo San Juan Iglesias).
Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis). 2 birds , 26-12-11 , Espinosa de los Monteros (Alberto Fernández Gil, Juan Ángel de la Torre).

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New Recommendations of AERC

2011-12-28T16:55:00.000+01:00

The new recommendations for species-level systematics and nomenclature of Western Palearctic birds of the AERC TAC 2011 (Association of European Records and Rarities Committees), with the new changes and the new species and falimies WP list.

AERC TAC

Curso de Iniciaciación a la Observación de Aves I

2011-12-12T09:51:00.000+01:00

El último fin de semana de noviembre, realizamos en la Posada Molino del Canto un curso de iniciación a la observación e identificación de aves, centrandonos en dos aspectos, los materiales necesarios y los diferentes aspectos a tener en cuenta para lograr una correcta identificación de la especie observada.

Con un tiempo espectacular, se pudo disfrutar de unos buenos paseos, y buenas observaciones de las aves más características de los páramos y del embalse del Ebro.

Esperando que este curso sirva para aprender sobre las aves y sobre todo para que en un futuro se colabore en su conservación, queremos agradecer a todos los asistentes su presencia, compañia, implicación y amistad.

Relación de Especies observadas:
Realizamos tres salidas para practicar con los aparatos de observación e identificar las especies que salían a nuestro paso.

Ánsar Común
Silbón Europeo
Ánade Friso
Ánade Azulón
Zampullín Común
Somormujo Lavanco
Zampullín Cuellinegro
Cormorán Grande
Garceta Grande
Garza Real
Buitre Leonado
Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental
Gavilán Común
Busardo Ratonero
Cernícalo Vulgar
Focha Común
Gaviota Reidora
Gaviota Patiamarilla
Paloma Torcaz
Cárabo Común
Pico Picapinos
Lavandera Cascadeña
Lavandera Blanca
Mirlo-Acuático Europeo
Petirrojo Europeo
Mirlo Común
Zorzal Charlo
Mito
Carbonero Palustre
Carbonero Común
Herrerillo Común
Agateador Común
Alcaudón Meridional
Arrendajo
Chova Piquirroja
Corneja Negra
Urraca
Estornino Pinto
Estornino Negro
Gorrión Chillón
Pinzón Vulgar
Camachuelo Común
Escribano Cerillo
Escribano Soteño
Escribano Montesino

Comentarios de los asistentes:

Fantástico curso de aves

2011-11-28

No sólo el alojamiento es fantástico. Este fin de semana hemos asistido a uno de los cursos

de observación de aves que organiza el Molino del Canto y lo hemos pasado en grande.

Además de haber disfrutado de este lugar maravilloso hemos aprendido un montón de

cosas sobre el mundo de las aves. También tuvimos las suerte de un tiempo espléndido

en las salidas que hicimos para hacer las prácticas del curso. Y, por supuesto, comimos y

dormimos como reyes. (Ya estamos deseando que se organice otro curso más).

Saludos. Mar y Javi.

Hacía ya algún tiempo que habíamos disfrutado de la hospitalidad de
Valvanera y Javier. La celebración de un cursillo de introducción a la
ornitología nos dio la excusa perfecta para volver a probar la
cordialidad, la simpatía y la profesionalidad de esta pareja que se
afana porque los demás seamos felices en su Molino del Canto. La llegada
al Valle de Zamanzas (con ese nombre evocador de jolgorios y pitanzas)
te sumerge en una tranquilidad que la recepción en la posada transforma
en un gozo que dura todo el tiempo de estancia. Os podríamos describir
la perfecta reconstrucción de la casa del molinero, con suma atención al
detalle y a su imbricación en el entorno; o lo sabroso de una comida
tradicional basada en productos ecológicos de su huerta con el toque
justo de modernidad; o lo acogedor de unas habitaciones cálidas y
confortables. Pero vamos a incidir en lo estupendamente bien que nos lo
pasamos aprendiendo de pájaros y prismáticos con Javier (nosotros,
urbanitas madrileños que solo distinguimos a los gorriones de las
palomas), paseando por el campo, bordeando las pozas que forma el Ebro, y
avistando, entre otras aves, ratoneros, alcaudones, herrerillos,
carboneros, camachuelos y hasta un navideño petirrojo... Un abrazo muy
fuerte para Javier y Valvanera, y para nuestros compañeros de promoción
que nos enseñaron -con la proverbial bonhomía de castellanos y alaveses-
de setas, de fotografía, de árboles y nos incitaron a hacer un paseo
nocturno bajo la nula luz de la luna nueva que emprendimos con el miedo
de los que se mueven siempre bajo farolas y en el que, ya encantados,
oímos ulular a un cárabo... Susan y Rafa

November, Bird News

2011-11-30T23:57:00.000+01:00

The best bird records of november in Burgos province.

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). 10 birds, 27-11-11, Arija (Javier Morala, Javier Prieto Gallego, Antonio García Blanco, Susana Miró Pino, Rafael Castrejón Diaz, Puri Mata Reguilón)
Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 4 birds, Tejada, 19-11-11 (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho).
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird, 17-11-11, Tordueles (Alfonso Antón).
Common Crane (Grus grus). 4 birds southwards, Atapuerca, 02-11-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 35 birds, lagoon of Atapuerca, 10-11-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino); 25 birds lagoon of Atapuerca, 11-11-11 (Roberto García Obregón). 50 birds towards SW, Burgos , 13-11-11 (Juan Fernando Pérez Alonso). 2 flocks southwards with 15 birds, Villariezo, 14-11-11 (Israel Yáñez Ortega) and 45 birds, Atapuerca, 15-11-11 (Eva Juarros Castro). Atapuerca, 7 birds, 16-11-11 (José María Ayuela) and 14 birds, 18-11-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 48 birds, 09-11-11 Suzana gravel pits (David Martínez Andrade); 10-11-11 20 birds (David Martínez Andrade). 20 birds lagoon of Atapuerca, 16-11-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, José María Ayuela).
Little Stint (Calidris minuta). 1 bird, 21-11-11, lagoon of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino).
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus). 1 bird, 16-11-11 lagoon of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino, José María Ayuela).
Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 2 birds, 19-11-11 (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). 27-11-11, 16 birds, Tejada (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho) and 1 bird, Contreras (Alfonso Antón).
Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 bird, Tejada, 01-11-11 (Alfonso Antón). 3 birds, Hontoria del Pinar, 15-11-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla).
Wallcreeper (Tichodorma muraria). 1 bird, 12-11-11, Quintanilla del Coco (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird, Tejada, 27-11-11 (Fernando Román Sancho).

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Ebro dam and Bricia area

2011-11-29T23:39:00.000+01:00

Wheatear in migration southwards

Another birding day, in the area of Ebro dam, 39 species in a bad birding day. The previous day it seemed that the weather would be good, but the day of birding an incessant wind I will make difficult the observations of birds.
Records of Buntings, Cirl Bunting and Yellowhammer in the region of Bricia. Skylarks, woodlarks, Pipits, Common Kestrels and a good number of Common Buzzards in the Arija pastures.
Ducks, Black-necked Grebe, Great Grebe and Gulls in the dam.

Thanks to Miguel and Alberto Robles by their interest in the birds of Burgos.

October, Bird News

2011-10-31T23:59:00.003+01:00

The best bird records of october in Burgos province.

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). 3 birds 01-10-11, (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás); 09-10-11 1 bird (Mario Alonso Blanco), 2 birds, 31-10-11 (Javier Morala Muñoz, Miguel Robles, Alberto Robles) Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam.

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). 12 birds Arija, Ebro dam, 01-10-11 (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás). 2 birds lagoon of Atapuerca 06-10-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 2 birds 08-10-11 Cidad de Ebro (Juan Ángel de la Torre, Ricardo Pereda Peña). 11 birds , 15-10-11 , Gayangos (Mario Alonso Blanco).

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 6 birds, 01-10-11 , Requejo (C), Ebro dam (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus). 1 bird, 01-10-11 , Requejo (C), Ebro dam (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás). 1 bird, 01-10-11, Villafría (C), Ebro dam (Roberto García Obregón).

Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea). 1 bird, 01-10-11, Requejo (C), Ebro dam (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás). 01-10-11 again, Villafría (C), Ebro dam (Roberto García Obregón).

Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina). 500 birds, 01-10-11, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Beatriz Tomás, Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás); 09-10-11, 300 birds (Javier Morala Muñoz), new count, same day 900 birds (Mario Alonso Blanco), 23-10-11 entre Cabañas de Virtus y Herbosa (Juan Ángel de la Torre), 31-10-11, same site 100 birds (Javier Morala Muñoz, Miguel Robles, Alberto Robles, Diana Berceo, Ricardo Zaldivar).

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird, 02-10-11, Terrazos de Bureba (Fernando Mínguez Batuecas).

Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). Mecerreyes 7 birds 04-10-11 (Israel Yáñez Ortega) , 3 birds 08-10-11 (Roberto García Obregón). 1 bird, Quintanilla del Agua , 26-10-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega, Manuel Mata Hurtado).

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird southwards ,02-10-11 , Lastras de Teza (José María Salazar). 1 bird ,25-10-11 , Lerma (David González Marcos).

Common Crane (Grus grus). 2 birds , 16-10-11 lagoon of Atapuerca (Ángel Alonso).
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 1 bird , 09-10-11 , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Sanderling (Calidris alba). 1 bird , 11-10-11 , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Little Stint (Calidris minuta). 3 birds , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam, 01-10-11 (Roberto García Obregón).

Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). 1 bird , 11-10-11 , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos). 1 juvenile bird , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam, 09-10-11 (Javier Morala Muñoz, Mario Alonso Blanco).

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). 1 bird , 09-10-11 , Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz, Mario Alonso Blanco); 1 bird, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam, 11-10-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus). 2 birds, lagoon of Atapuerca , 26-10-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). 1 bird , Orón , 30-10-11 (David Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). 1 bird lagoon of Atapuerca , 06-10-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 2 birds , Riocavado de la Sierra , 01-10-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández). 1 bird , 22-10-11 , Barcina de los Montes (Miguel Ángel Hernández Varas).

Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird , 14-10-11 ,(Darío Yáñez Ortega, Rufino Fernández González); 1 bird, 26-10-11 (Rufino Fernández González), 1 bird, 31-10-11 (Ángel Velasco Santillán, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega, Manuel Mata Hurtado), La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos . 1 bird, Quintanilla del Coco , 31-10-11 (Ángel Velasco Santillán, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega, Manuel Mata Hurtado).

Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla). 1 bird , 20-10-11 , Vallejo de Sotoscueva (Cristina Negueruela, José Luis Pacheco).

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Maresía

2011-10-30T13:09:00.000+01:00

A new magazine online about the Cantabrian nature.
MARESÍA

Curso de Iniciación a la Observación de Aves

2011-10-21T23:33:00.002+02:00

Para el fin de semana del 25-26 y 27 de noviembre, en la Posada Molino del Canto, hemos preparado un curso para todo aquel que desee iniciarse en este maravilloso mundo de la ornitología, para llegar a descubrir todas esas aves que nos rodean, que nos visitan en los crudos inviernos, o que vienen a reproducirse a nuestros campos despues de pasar el invierno en las sabanas Africanas y sobre todo para que, entre todos, conseguir que todas esas aves sigan volando entre nosotros y logremos su conservación y de los espacios donde habitan.
Tienes más información en www.mcbirding.com
También puedes solicitar más información a info@molinodelcanto.com

Seabirds, Seawatching

2011-10-08T23:33:00.000+02:00

Northern Spanish coast from Ajo cape

The best season to observe seabirds is now.
Every day you can see some birds in migration, but, it is best to wait for the northwest winds appear.
It is at this point where the numbers of seabirds in migration, can become huge.
Gannets, Shearwaters, Gulls, Skuas, Waders, Ducks, Auks, Terns…and other birds, not strictly marines, they arrive to northern coasts, and is possible to see Buntings, Wheatears, Pipits, and any time a Rare Bird.
The network of marine bird watchers gets that, all bird records, serve to a better understanding of marine life and a better conservation of seabirds and cetaceans.

Gannets

Seawatching

Gannets

Sabine's Gull

Gannet

Iberian Seabirds and Marine Mammal Monitoring Network
Migration counts & captures in Spain and Portugal

Blogs with information about seabirds in northern spanish coast:
http://demenciaornitologica.blogspot.com/
http://avesriadeajo.blogspot.com/
http://gorkaocio.blogspot.com/

More information www.mcbirding.com

September, Bird News

2011-09-30T17:21:00.002+02:00

The best bird records of September in Burgos province.

Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). 1 bird, 24-09-11, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird, 04-09-11 river Ebro, Miranda de Ebro (Brígida del Río Cuesta, Francisco Ruiz Romero, Gema Ruiz del Río).

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). 1 bird, 11-09-11, Villafría (C), Ebro dam(Mario Alonso Blanco). 1 bird lagoons of Suzana, 20-09-11 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río).

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 1 juvenile, Villadiego, 02-09-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas). 1 bird, Hontoria del Pinar, 03-09-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla). Still present in Villadiego at 08-09-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas). 1 bird, Atapuerca, 08-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 2 birds, Grijalba gravel pits, 11-09-11 (David González Ortega, Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). 3 birds 16-09-11 lagoons of Atapuerca (Félix Arribas del Álamo). 2nd FOR BURGOS; 1 bird 17-09-11 (José María Ayuela), 18-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino), 19-09-11 (Roberto García).

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 1 bird, 11-09-11, Villafría (C), Ebro dam (Mario Alonso Blanco). 18 birds, 15-09-11 Lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino, Eva Juarros Castro).

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 birds, Pesadas, 01-09-11 (Josu Olabarría Bastida). 1 adult, 24-09-11 , Quintanilla del Agua (Fernando Román Sancho).

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1bird, 02-09-11, Tordueles (Alfonso Antón), 1 bird, Lerma (Luis Daniel García del Pozo). A juvenile bird 29-09-11, Suzana gravel pits (David Martínez Andrade).

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta). 14 birds lagoons of Gayangos, 03-09-11 (Ricardo Pereda Peña). 20 birds, Arlanzón dam, 16-09-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández).

Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 1 bird, 24-09-11, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Little Stint (Calidris minuta). Lagoons of Atapuerca, 3 birds, 15-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Eva Juarros Castro), 5 birds, 21-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Mario Alonso Blanco) and 1 bird 23-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 2 birds, 24-09-11 Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz). 1 bird, 28-09-11,lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). 3 birds, 24-09-11, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos). 1 juvenile bird, 1st FOR BURGOS, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam, 24-09-11 (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). 2 birds, 24-09-11, Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro dam (Javier Morala Muñoz).

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). 1 bird, 11-09-11, Villafría, Ebro dam (Mario Alonso Blanco).

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata). 1 bird, lagoons of Gayangos, 18-09-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco).

Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus). 2 juvenile birds, lagoon of Atapuerca, 08-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola). 3 juvenile birds, 08-09-11 lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino). 1 bird, Sasamón gravel pits, 10-09-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas). Lagoons of Atapuerca , 1 juvenile bird, 14-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino) and 2 juvenile birds, 15-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Eva Juarros Castro).

Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). 3 birds Arauzo de Salce dam 16-09-11 (Rufino Fernández González). 1 bird, lagoons of Atapueca, 26-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

European Roller (Coracias garrulus). 1 bird, 03-09-11, Mahamud (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega, Manuel Mata Hurtado). 1 bird in Mahamud and 1 bird in Zael, 08-09-11 (Gonzalo Zarzuela Velasco).

Lesser Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor). 1 female, Vallejo de Sotoscueva, 10-09-11 (Cristina Negueruela, José Luis Pacheco).

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). 1 bird, gravel pits of Suzana, 08-09-11 (David Martínez Andrade). 1 bird, Lagoons of Atapuerca , 15-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Eva Juarros Castro). 1 male, lagoons of Suzana, 17-09-11 (Juan Antonio García Pérez) and 19-09-11 (Juan Antonio García Pérez). 25-09-11, 2 birds, Suzana (David Martínez Andrade, José Luis Lobo Cueva, Juan Antonio García Pérez, Rafael Ríos). 1 bird lagoons of Atapueca, 26-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 1 bird, 28-09-11, Grijalba gravel pits (David González Ortega).

Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia). 1 bird found dead, Burgos el 29-09-11 (Miguel Ángel Hernández Varas, Miguel Ángel Pinto Cebrián).

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalos schoenobaeunus). 2 birds lagoons of Atapuerca, 08-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino) and 15-09-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino, Eva Juarros Castro); 17-09-11 (José María Ayuela). 1 bird 26-09-11 lagoons of Atapueca (Diego Santamaría Merino).

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Bird day 2011. Burgos

2011-09-26T12:49:00.000+02:00

Bird Reserve, dam of river Ebro.

2011-09-25T17:25:00.001+02:00

The day begins of superb form, from the same door of Posada Molino del Canto, in flight, Griffon Vulture and Golden Eagle harassed by a Peregrine Falcon.

One of the best moments to see birds is the season of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial passage.

In the Reserve of Birds of the dam of river Ebro, this weekend has noticed especially this post-nuptial passage.

In the east area of the water reservoir, something really difficult to see in Burgos,14 species of Waders.

Lapwing, enough birds distributed by the zone.

Eurasian Golden Plover. (1)

Great Ringed Plover, many birds throughout the border.

Dunlin, quite a lot flocks.

Little Stint (2)

Curlew Sandpiper (3)

Pectoral Sandpiper (1), a solitary juvenile bird, first for Burgos.

Ruff (3)

Sanderling (3)

Common Redshank (1)

Grennshank (2)

Black-tailed Godwit (2)

Common Snipe (1)

Common Sandpiper (3)

Other species that are concentrated during this season are the Ducks ones.

Great flocks of Mallard, Gadwall, Red-crested Pochard and Common Coot, altogether more than 1000 birds.

Other species seen in the zone:

Great Cormorant.

Marsh Harrier (3)

Common Kestrel.

Common Buzzard.

Griffon Vulture.

Little Egret

Great Egret

Grey Heron

Great Crested Grebe

Little Grebe

Black-necked Grebe

Yellow-legged Gull

Black-headed Gull

Common Wood Pigeon

Common Stonechat

Whinchat

Wood Lark

Common Chiffchaff

Pied Flycatcher

Southern Great Shrike

Magpie

Spotless Starling

Common Crow

Raven

August Birds News

2011-08-31T23:39:00.000+02:00

The best bird records of August in Burgos province.

- Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 4 birds Santillán del Agua 04-08-11 (Roberto García Obregón). 1 bird 19-08-11 Miranda de Ebro (José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 10 birds Nela 13-08-11 (Aitor Galarza, José Ángel Sanz, Pilar Rodriguez). 1 bird 20-08-11 Tordomar (Alfonso Antón). 21-08-11, 1 bird Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz) , 10 birds Urrez (Enrique Osorio Alonso) . 4 birds Quintanilla del Agua 22-08-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega), 1 bird Villarcayo 24-08-11 (Ricardo Pereda Peña) 1 bird 25-08-11 Villadiego (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).3 birds Suzana 28-08-11 (David Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 21 birds Suzana 20-08-11 (Gonzalo Santamaría del Hoyo). 21 birds 21-08-11 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).

- Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird Torrecilla del Monte 15-08-11 (Fernando Román Sancho, José Pedro Portillo Carpintero). 1 bird Dobro 31-08-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 6 birds Tejada 13-08-11 (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 22-08-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega).

- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird 25-08-11 Santa María de Garoña, Sobrón water reservoir (Eduardo Ruiz Martínez). 26-08-11 Úzquiza (Julio César Amo Fernández) Sobrón (David Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Little Stint (Calidris minuta). 1 bird Suzana 24-08-11 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río); 27-08-11 (Juan Antonio García Pérez). Arauzo de Salce el 28-08-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla, Soraya Gil Torrejón).

- Red Knot (Calidris ferruginea). 1 bird Arauzo de Salce el 22-08-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla).

- Ruff (Philomachus pugnax). 1 bird 13-08-11 lagunas de Suzana (Juan Antonio García Pérez). 17-08-11 (David Sánchez Letona, Juan Antonio García Pérez, Juan García Palacios), 20-08-11 (Juan Antonio García Pérez) 21-08-11 (Gonzalo Santamaría del Hoyo. José Luis Lobo Cueva). Atapuerca el 24-08-11 (Iván Martínez Díez).

- Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). 1 bird 20-08-11 Gayangos (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola). 3 birds Atapuerca 13-08-11, 9 el 16-08-11, 17-08-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 2 birds Atapuerca 21-08-11 (Roberto García Obregón).

- Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). 1 bird Gayangos 20-08-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia). 1 bird 06-08-11 Hontoria del Pinar (Jesús Martín Mediavilla). Quintanilla del Agua el 20-08-11 (Alfonso Antón).

- Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola). 1 bird Gayangos 24-08-11 (Mario Alonso Blanco). 2nd record for Burgos.

- Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). 2 birds Hontoria del Pinar 15-08-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla, Soraya Gil Torrejón). 5 birds 20-08-11 Gayangos (Mario Alonso Blanco).

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Report of second three months, 2011

2011-08-28T20:44:00.000+02:00

Last report on the Burgos birds (April - June), the more interesting records:
8 Herons recorded, included Squacco Heron.
9 records of Black Stork.
Breeding of Tufted Duck
Good records of raptors, Black-winged Kite, Lammergeier, Black Vulture, Red-footed Falcon.
12 species of Waders, Common Crane, Black and Lesser Woodpecker, Dupon's Lark, Red-rumped Swallow and more.
PDF file

Nature Reserve & Waterbird Reserve

2011-08-25T17:24:00.000+02:00

Season with birds in migratory movement.
The Birds begin to form flocks and good moment to observe juvenile birds.
We can to found flocks of Spotless Starling, Greenfinch, Lesser Kestrel, Stonechat, Cirl Bunting, Linnets… and juvenile birds of Herons, Shrikes.
In the water reservoir of river Ebro, in the same site, four species of Herons, Grey Heron, Great Egret, Little Egret and Purple Heron.
Trip through the Parque Natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón Nature Reserve and the water reservoir of river Ebro, Waterbirds Reserve.
A total of 45 species.

Short-toed Eagle

Searching birds at weterbirds reserve

Red-backed Shrike

Grey Shrike

Juvenile of Purple Heron

Great and Little Egret

Stonechat

Checklist of the day
Great Crested Grebe
Black-necked Grebe
Great Cormorant
Little Egret
Grey Heron
Great Egret
Purple Heron
Mallard
European Honey-buzzard
Griffon Vulture
Short-toed Eagle
Mash Harrier
Common Buzzard
Common Kestrel
Lesser Kestrel
Common Coot
Common Sandpiper
Yellow-legged Gull
Common Wood Pigeon
Woodlark
Skylark
Barn Swallow
House Martin
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail
Dinner
Hedge Accentor
Robin
Rufous Nightingale
Black Redstart
Common Stonechat
Blackbird
Common Whitethroat
Great Tit
Red-backed Shrike
Southern Grey Shrike
Eurasian Jay
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Spotless Starling
House Sparrow
Rock Sparrow
Greenfinch
Goldfinch
Linnet
Cirl Bunting

Thanks to Sara and Javier by their interest in the birds of Burgos, two new birders!!.

July Birds News

2011-07-31T17:33:00.000+02:00

The best bird records of July in Burgos province.

Few records this month, but one very interesting one, the first time of breeding of Purple Heron in Burgos.

Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird, 03-07-11, river Ebro, Miranda de Ebro (David Martínez Andrade). 2 birds same site 10-07-11 (David Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva). 2 birds, river Ebro, Miranda de Ebro, 20-07-11 (Andrea Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva). 1 bird, 29-07-11, Puentedura (Alfonso Antón).

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). First breeding in Burgos: 1 chick, 24-07-11, lagoon of Bayas, Miranda de Ebro (David Lobo Llanos, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 1 bird, 02-07-11, Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir(Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).

Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird, 07-07-11, Los Barrios de Bureba (Fernando Mínguez Batuecas).

Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird, Quintanilla del Agua, 18-07-11 (Israel Yáñez Ortega).

Grey Partridge (Perdix perdix). 2 birds with 8-10 chicks, Riocavado de la Sierra, 22-07-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández).

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola). 1 bird, Atapuerca, 28-07-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). 1 bird,29-07-11, Suzana (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río)

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Parque Natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón Nature Reserve

2011-07-25T08:15:00.000+02:00

Parque natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón Nature Reserve. In a new birdwatching trip of the season, we recorded 37 species of birds in four hours, several with good observations. Very little movement of raptors, but in opposite, Buntings, Larks, Pipits, Chats and other small birds that continued singing letting itself see.

Chick of Black Redstart

Northern Wheatear

Checklist of the day

Black Kite
Griffon Vulture

Common Buzzard
Common Kestrel

Common Cuckoo

Common Swift

Skylark Crag Martin
House Martin
Barn Swallow
Twany Pipit
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail

Wren
Dunnock
Robin
Black Redstart

Common Stonechat

Wheatear Blackbird
Song Thrush

Blackcap
Bonelli's Warbler
Iberian Chiffchaff

Blue Tit
Great Tit

Red-backed Shrike

Jay
Carrion Crow

Spotless Starling
House Sparrow
Common Chaffinch

Goldfinch
Linnet
Yellowhammer
Cirl Bunting
Corn Bunting

Thanks to Francisco and Mercedes by their interest in the birds of Burgos, two new birders!!.

June Birds News

2011-06-30T23:11:00.001+02:00

The best bird records of June in Burgos province.

- Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus). 1 bird 17-06-11 Lagoon of Bayas, Miranda de Ebro (David Martínez Andrade). Same site 18-06-11 (José Luis Lobo Cueva) and 28-06-11 (David Martínez Andrade).

- Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird 20-06-11 river Ebro , Miranda de Ebro (José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 10-06-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega).
- Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 1 bird, 30-06-11. Lagoons of Atapuerca. (Diego Santamaría Merino)

- Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). 1 female with 8 chicks Lagoons of Atapuerca 16-06-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino). First breeding for Burgos.

- Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird 09-06-11 Royela de Riofranco (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird Santa Inés 16-06-11 (Alfonso Antón).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird, Quintanilla del Agua 03-06-11 (Israel Yáñez Ortega). 1 bird 10-06-11, Mecerreyes (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega). 1 bird, Mecerreyes, 5 birds , 15-06-11 and 4 birds, 22-06-11 (Israel Yáñez Ortega).

- Common Crane (Grus grus). 1 bird Atapuerca , 12-06-11 (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). 1 bird 12-06-11 , Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. 1 bird. Valle de Manzanedo. 14-06-11 (Javier Morala)

- Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 1 birdl 12-06-11 , Castro Valnera (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 bird El Portillo de la Sía, Espinosa de los Monteros, 21-06-11 (Yves Borremans).

- Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). 2 nest Mecerreyes , 04-06-11 (Fernando Román Sancho). Torrecilla del Monte , 10-06-11, 8 nest (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega).

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SACRE VN4040

2011-06-29T12:39:00.000+02:00

Again, like every year, is finalized the census in the square VN4040 for the SACRE, census of breeding common birds, (European Bird Census ).

This season I have recorded 58 species, just in the average of the 13 years of censuses.

Two new species for the square, Alpine Swift and Southern Grey Shrike.

Until the moment, in the 13 years, there are 98 species recorded. Especially interesting it is that they are also 98 species those that appear for this square, in the Atlas of Nesting Birds of a Province of Burgos of year 1996.

This season I have recorded three species that usually are scarce in the censuses, Nuthatch, Tawny Pipit and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker.

Links:

SACRE (Spain)

EBCC (Europe)

Parque Natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón Nature Reserve

2011-06-23T19:06:00.001+02:00

Parque natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón Nature Reserve, 48 species recorded, listen or seen.

In the small villages always it is possible to see interesting species, familiar flocks of Black Redstart and Common Redstart.

The highest zones offer the opportunity to listen and to see singing to birds like Buntings and Chats, Larks and Pipits.

In the canyons of the river Ebro the presence of Swifts, Martins and Vultures, and in the bank of the river, among the Ashes and Alders, Iberian Chiffchaff, Warblers, Tits…

And like excellent end, Short-toed Eagle in its favourite roost.

Common Redstart

Birding in the Comarca of Bricia

Whinchat

Cliffs of Orbaneja del Castillo

Checklist of the day

Black Kite
Egyptian Vulture
Griffon Vulture

Short-toed Eagle
Common Buzzard
Common Kestrel

Peregrine Falcon
Common Cuckoo
Common Swift
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Skylark
Crag Martin
House Martin
Barn Swallow
Twany Pipit
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail

Grey Wagtail
Wren
Dunnock
Robin
Black Redstart

Common Redstart
Whinchat
Common Stonechat
Blackbird
Song Thrush

Whitethroat
Blackcap
Bonelli's Warbler
Iberian Chiffchaff
Blue Tit
Great Tit

Short-toed Treecreeper

Red-backed Shrike Jay
Carrion Crow

Raven
Spotless Starling
House Sparrow
Common Chaffinch
European Serin

Greenfinch
Goldfinch
Linnet
Yellowhammer
Cirl Bunting
Corn Bunting

Thanks to Paul and Betti by their interest in the birds of Burgos, two good birders!!.

Short-toed Eagle

2011-06-16T19:28:00.000+02:00

Again, like other years, the Short-toed Eagle, follows faithful its favourite site.

June 2011

History, here: http://northbirdspain.blogspot.com/2010/06/bird-with-habit.html

Wetlands of northeast of Burgos

2011-06-12T09:11:00.001+02:00

In the area of Miranda de Ebro is possible to find various little lagoons. Natural lagoons and lagoons that exist after extraction of gravel.

All years these lagoons contribute, with the Ornithology Yearbook of Burgos, with a good number of birds records, waders, geese, storks, cranes…

This days is possible to find the breeding birds, Reed Warbles, Herons, Ducks, and to see another associated birds.

In only two hours, 27 species:

Mallard

Honey Buzzard

Black Kite

Marsh Harrier

Common Kestrel

Grey Heron

Eurasian Coot

Common Swift

Hoopoe

Bee-eater

Carrion Crow

Magpie

Barn Swallow

Skylark

Crested Lark

Yellow Wagtail

Nightingale

Reed Warbler

Great Reed Warbler

Zitting Cisticola

Common Quail

Golden Oriole

Tree Sparrow

Wheatear

Serin

Goldfinch

Corn Bunting

Marsh Harrier

Corn Bunting

Yellow Wagtail

Bee-eater

New news, Capercaillie

2011-06-02T10:12:00.001+02:00

A new web page about the Capercaillie. A spectacular bird very threatened in Spain.

May Birds News

2011-05-31T15:49:00.000+02:00

The best bird records of May in Burgos province.

- Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird 04-05-11 river Miranda de Ebro (Gonzalo Santamaría del Hoyo, Juan Antonio García Pérez). 2 birds Miranda de Ebro 07-05-11 (Juan Carlos Torralba, Natalia Mena Ramos).

- Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis). 2 birds 21-05-11 lagoon of Bayas. Miranda de Ebro (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río).

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 2 birds 22-05-11 Santibánez Zarzaguda (Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo) , 1 bird Úzquiza water reservoir (David Nuño González). 1 bird 24 and 25-05-11 Quintanilla del Agua (Santos La Roca Carazo). 1 bird 28-05-11 en Lastras de Teza (José María Salazar Alonso).

- Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 2 birds Ebro water reservoir, en Requejo (C), el 06-05-11 (Roberto García Obregón). 1 bird Requejo 13-05-11 (Roberto García Obregón).

- Garganey (Anas querquedula). 1 bird 08-05-11 lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego santamaría Merino, Juan Fernando Pérez Alonso).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird 08-05-11 Quintanilla del Agua (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega). 2 birds Mecerreyes 11-05-11 (Manuel Mata Hurtado). 4 birds, Quintanilla del Agua 22-05-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega). 4 birds Quintanilla del Agua 22-05-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega), 1 bird 24 and 25-05-11 (Santos La Roca Carazo).

- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird, Bocos , 12-05-11 (Pablo González Ocio).

- Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus). 1 bird, Hontoria del Pinar , 17 and 18-05-11 (Jesús Martín Mediavilla).

- Red Knot (Calidris canutus). 1 bird 07-05-11 , Villandiego (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- European Roller (Coracias garrulus). 1 bir, Cavia , 17-05-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García).

- Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica). Breeding, Villarcayo , 28-05-11 (César Fernández Gil, Juan Ángel de la Torre).

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New Bird for the Posada Molino del Canto

2011-05-25T22:52:00.002+02:00

Today, a male a Hen Harrier, flying over the Posada Molino del Canto. With this record, the Checklist is now 82 species.

Lista de Aves desde la Posada Molino del Canto

Through of nature reserve

2011-05-22T11:36:00.000+02:00

A new tour through the Parque Natural de las Hoces del Alto Ebro y Rudrón nature reserve looking for birds. A new birders enjoyed of the birds of northern Burgos.

Birding in the canyons

57 species. The more remarkable records: four Hen Harriers, one Peregrine Falcon attacking to Common Buzzard, a pair of Honey Buzzard, flying over the village of Presillas. European Turtle Dove, Common Quail and four species of Buntings, Corn, Cirl, Rock and Yellowhammer.

Checklist of the day

European Honey-buzzard
Black Kite
Egyptian Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Hen Harrier
Common Buzzard
Common Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Common Quail
Wood Pigeon
European Turtle Dove
Common Cuckoo
Common Swift
Alpine Swift
Green Woodpecker
Woodlark
Skylark
Crag Martin
House Martin
Barn Swallow
Twany Pipit
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail
Grey Wagtail
Wren
Dunnock
Robin
Black Redstart
Common Redstart
Common Stonechat
Northern Wheatear
Blackbird
Song Thrush
Mistle Thrush
Common Whitethroat
Blackcap
Bonelli's Warbler
Iberian Chiffchaff
Firecrest
Spotted Flycatcher
Coal Tit
Blue Tit
Jay
Magpie
Carrion Crow
Raven
Spotless Starling
House Sparrow
Rock Sparrow
Common Chaffinch
European Serin
Linnet
Common Bullfinch
Yellowhammer
Cirl Bunting
Rock Bunting
Corn Bunting

Northern Wheatear

House Sparrow

Barn Swallow

Thanks to Chad and Janet by their interest in the birds of Burgos, two good new birders.

European Bird Census VN3040, first round.

2011-05-16T09:41:00.002+02:00

Yellowhammer

A new season of the census of breeding common birds, (European Bird Census ), in square VN3040, 55 species of birds, 50 species in the census and 5 more out the census. Two new species for square, Common Nightingale and Eurasian Collared Dove.
The more remarkable records: Good flocks of Alpine Swift, various records of Twany Pipit. Absence of Shrikes, a male of Common Nightingale singing. Again Little Owl out the census.
Links: SACRE (Spain)
EBCC (Europe)

Twany Pipit

The list of species.
Black Kite, Eurasian Griffon, Egyptian Vulture, Common Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Common Wood-pigeon, Eurasian Collared Dove, Common Cuckoo, Little Owl *, Alpine Swift, Common Swift, Eurasian Wryneck, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Jay, Red-billed Chough, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Eurasian Crag-martin, House Martin, Barn Swallow, Eurasian Skylark, Melodious Warbler, Blackcap, Bonelli's Warbler, Iberian Chiffchaff, Firecrest, Winter Wren, Spotless Starling, Eurasian Blackbird, Mistle Thrush, Song Thrush, Common Nightingale, European Robin , Black Redstart, Northern Wheatear *, Whinchat *, Common Stonechat, House Sparrow, Rock Sparrow, Dunnock, Twany Pipit , Tree Pipit, White Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Chaffinch, European Serin, European Greenfinch, European Goldfinch, Eurasian Linnet, Cirl Bunting, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting .

Rock Sparrow

Spectacular scenary, flowers, Orchids...

Canyons of river Ebro

2011-05-06T21:13:00.000+02:00

Birding in the Natural Park of gorges of the Ebro and Rudrón. The last African birds are arriving.

An excellent day of birding, although with fog in first hours. We begin to go from the valley towards the moor.

Before we arrived, good observations of Bonelli´s Warbler and Common Cuckoo.

In the moor waited for us, Larks, Buntings, Finches, Wheatear, Pipits... After these good records, we went towards the canyon of Orbaneja del Castillo, from the Valle de Valderredible, with the river to a side and the walls of the canyon to the other, with Deppers and Warblers in a side and Eagles and Vultures in the other.
A spectacular day of Raptors with Golden Eagle, Booted Eagle, with both phases, Hen Harrier, Common Kestrel, Black Kite, Common Buzzard.
A total of 54 species in five hours.

Bonelli's Warbler

Cuckoo

Birding in the canyons

A shy Twany Pipit

Northern Wheatear

Birding in the moor

Egyptian Vulture

Checklist of the day:

Black Kite
Egyptian Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Hen Harrier
Common Buzzard
Golden Eagle
Booted Eagle
Common Kestrel
Common Quail
Wood Pigeon
Common Cuckoo
Common Swift
Alpine Swift
Wryneck
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Woodlark
Skylark
Crag Martin
House Martin
Barn Swallow
Twany Pipit
Tree Pipit
White Wagtail
Dipper
Wren
Dunnock
Robin
Black Redstart
Whinchat
Common Stonechat
Northern Wheatear
Blackbird
Song Thrush
Blackcap
Bonelli's Warbler
Iberian Chiffchaff
Spotted Flycatcher
Coal Tit
Blue Tit
Great Tit
Jay
Magpie
Red-billed Chough
Carrion Crow
Spotless Starling
House Sparrow
Common Chaffinch
European Serin
Goldfinch
Linnet
Common Bullfinch
Yellowhammer
Cirl Bunting
Corn Bunting

Thanks to Alison and Judith by their interest in the birds of Burgos, two good birders.

April Birds News

2011-04-30T12:11:00.003+02:00

The best bird records of April in Burgos province.

- Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides). 1 bird 24-04-11 Villandiego (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird river Ebro , Miranda de Ebro 01-04-11 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río) , 17-04-11 (Juan Carlos Torralba, Natalia Mena Ramos). 1 bird, Villahoz 24-04-11 (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). Same bird of Miranda de Ebro days 23, 25 and 26-04-11 (Pablo Sevilla).

- Great White Egret (Egretta alba). 1 bird 10-04-11 Atapuerca lagoons (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea). 3 birds 07-04-11 Basconcillos del Tozo (Javier Amo Fernández, Julio César Amo Fernández).

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 1 bird 30-03-11, Ircio (David Martínez Andrade). 1 bird, Suzana 04-04-11 (David Martínez Andrade). 1 bird northwards, Escuderos 17-04-11 (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Romám Sancho, Javier La Roca Carazo).

- Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 1 bird, gravel pits of Suzana , 01-04-11 (David Martínez Andrade, Gema Ruiz del Río). 1 bird northwards, Tabanera 14-04-11 (Francisco Meléndez). 1 bird 15-04-11 Frandovinez (Javier Otal).

- Garganey (Anas querquedula). 2 birds Basconcillos del Tozo , 07-04-11 (Javier Amo Fernández, Julio César Amo Fernández). 1 male 21-04-11 Atapuerca lagoons (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus). 1 bird, 18-04-11 Pancorbo (Álvaro Camiña Cardenal).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 3 birds, 23-04-11, Mecerreyes (Fernando Román Sancho). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 19-04-11 (Manuel Mata Hurtado).

- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird, Báscones del Agua , 06-04-11 (José Luis Silva). 1 bird, 12-04-11 water reservoir of Úzquiza (Julio César Amo Fernández). 1 bird, Tordueles , 24-04-11 (Alfonso Antón).

- Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus). 1 bird Guadilla de Villamar 21-04-11 (David González Ortega, Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola). 1 bird 10-04-11 lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Ruff (Philomachus pugnax). 9 birds, 16-04-11 , Villandiego (Nicolás Gallego Rojas); Same birds 17-04-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- Whimbrel (Numenius phaeophus). 1 bird 10-04-11 Arauzo de Salce (Iván Martínez Díez) and lagoons of Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino).

- Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 pair 16-04-11 , Peña Amaya (Ricardo Fernández).

- Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). 3 birds river Odra , Tabanera 14-04-11 (David González Ortega, Francisco Meléndez), 2 birds (1 male singnig) 22-04-11 (Agustín Salazar Celis, David González Ortega, Jus Pérez Martín).

- Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispanolensis). Nesting colony, Valle del Esgueva 15-04-11 (Fernando Núñez); 21-04-11 20 pairs (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho).

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Report of first three months, 2011

2011-04-25T08:47:00.001+02:00

Last report on the Burgos birds (January - March), with interesting records, many first records of migratory birds from Africa, Black Kite, Little Kestrel , Cuckoo, Wryneck, Barn Swallow, House Martin, Iberian Chiffchaff…, interesting records of migratory birds northwards, Waders, Common Crane, Fielfare, Redwing…, and other interesting records of Lammergeier, Black Vulture, Wallcreeper...
PDF file

Flock of Ruff. 21/03/11. Mahamud. Alfonso Rodrígo García

European Bird Census VN4040, first round.

2011-04-21T08:57:00.000+02:00

A new season of the census of breeding common birds, (European Bird Census )in square VN4040, 48 species of birds, no new birds for this square.

A lot of African birds have arrived, but still is possible to see birds in migration northwards.

The more remarkable records: A pair of Short-toed Eagle displaying nuptial flight, little flock of Black Kite northwards, first flights of the season of House Martins and Alpine Swift, all time listening the sings of Bonelli's Warbler, Iberian Chiffchaff, Blackcap,.. First song of the season of Golden Oriol...

Links: SACRE (Spain)
EBCC (Europe)
The list of species.
Black Kite
Egyptian Vulture
Griffon Vulture
Short-toed Eagle
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Common Buzzard
Peregrine Falcon
Common Wood-Pigeon
Common Cuckoo
Alpine Swift
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
Eurasian Golden Oriole
Eurasian Jay
Common Magpie
Carrion Crow
Skylark
Eurasian Crag-Martin
Common House-Martin
Coal Tit
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Cetti's Warbler
Eurasian Nuthatch
Short-toed Treecreeper
Eurasian Wren
Firecrest
Iberian Chiffchaff
Western Bonelli's Warbler
Blackcap

Wheatear
European Robin
Black Redstart
Common Redstart
Stonechat
Eurasian Blackbird
Song Thrush
Dunnock
White Wagtail
Tree Pipit
Yellowhammer
Cirl Bunting
Common Chaffinch
European Greenfinch
European Serin
Eurasian Bullfinch

Linnet
House Sparrow

March Birds News

2011-03-31T18:16:00.000+02:00

The best bird records of March in Burgos province.

- Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). 1 bird 24-03-11 San Martín de Ubierna (Fernando Núñez). 1 bird river Ebro, Miranda de Ebro (David Martínez Andrade)

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). 1 bird 06-03-11 La Cabañuela (Mario Alonso Blanco). 1 bird, Ircio, (David Martínez Andrade)

- Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). 2 birds 13-03-11 Villadiego (Nicolás Gallego Rojas). 35 birds en Requejo (C), Ebro wáter reservoir, 17-03-11 (Javier Morala Muñoz). 1 bird 21-03-11 Mahamud (Alfonso Rodrigo García), same bird 22-03-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García, Iván Suero, José Luis Silva Coello). 12 birds, Sotresgudo, (Pedro Arratibel)

- Garganey (Anas querquedula). 3 birds Quintanilla del Agua 20-03-11 (Fernando Román Sancho).

- Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird Los Barrios de Bureba 13-03-11 (Fernando Mínguez Batuecas). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 18-03-11 (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Israel Yáñez Ortega).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird 13-03-11 Quintanilla del Agua (Israel Yáñez Ortega). 1 bird Lerma 20-03-11 (Luis Daniel García del Pozo).

- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird 08-03-11 Las Vesgas (Íñigo Alonso Molinuevo). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 22-03-11 (Alfonso Antón).

- Grey Partridge (Perdix perdix). 3 birds Riocavado de la Sierra 14-03-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández).

- Common Crane (Grus grus). 16 birds Suzana 02-03-11 (David Martínez Andrade, José Eduardo Mateos Moreno). 1 bird northwards 10-03-11 Villalbilla de Burgos (Fernando González Ortega). 80 birds westwards 13-03-11 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Laurie Wallace). 42 birds towards NE Monterrubio de la Demanda 15-03-11 (Julio César Amo Fernández). 19 birds 19-03-11 Arlanzón (Julio César Amo Fernández).

- Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta). 8 bird 21-03-11 Tordómar (Alfonso Rodrigo García).

- Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 150 birds Villadiego 02-03-11 (David González Ortega). Flock of 65 birds, Villadiego, 02-03-11 (David González Ortega). 05-03-11 400 birds Villadiego (Nicolas Gallego Rojas), 80 06-03-11 (Nicolas Gallego Rojas). 1200 birds Grijalba 06-03-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas). 18 birds 08-03-11 Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro water reservoir (Javier Morala Muñoz). 10-03-11, 75 birds Villadiego (David González Ortega, Pedro Arratibel Jáuregui) 30 Villamorón (Pedro Arratibel Jáuregui). 600 birds 11-03-11 Villaveta (David González Ortega, Francisco Meléndez).

- Ruff (Philomachus pugnax). 1 bird 18-03-11 Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino). 10 birds Mahamud 21-03-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García); 22-03-11 12 birds Mahamud (Alfonso Rodrigo García, José Luis Silva Coello). 23-03-11 6 birds Mahamud (Alfonso Rodrigo García, Pedro Arratibel Jáuregui).

- Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). 100 aves en Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir, 17-03-11 (Francisco Javier Morala Muñoz). 1 bird Arroyo (C), Ebro water reservoir, 25-03-2011 (Roberto García Obregón)

- Common Curlew (Numenius arquata). 31 birds 08-03-11 Cabañas de Virtus, Ebro wáter reservoir ( Javier Morala Muñoz).

- Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus). 1 bird21-03-11 Mahamud (Alfonso Rodrigo García); same bird 22-03-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García, José Luis Silva Coello).

- Lesser Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor). 1 bird 09-03-11 Villamartín de Sotoscueva (Miguel Ángel Hernández Varas).

- Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica). 3 birds river Odra, Pedrosa del Príncipe 22-03-11 (Francisco Meléndez).
- Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia). 1 bird Burgos city 28/29-03-2011 (Laura Cabañes, Miguel Angel Pinto, Alicia Pascual, Lucia Alonso, Miguel Ángel Hernandez, Patricia Alcalá, Patricia Angulo)
-Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) 1 bird, Grijalba gravel pits, 23-03-2011 (David González ortega)

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More birds in migration

2011-03-19T23:40:00.000+01:00

Continuous pass of migratory birds towards the north of Europe, Waders, Spoonbill, Gulls…. At the same time as continuous the arrival of birds from Africa, Swallows, Martins, Black Kite, Egyptian Vulture...

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Black Kite

Grey Heron, Spoobill and Black-tailed Godwit

Black-tailed Godwit

Birds in migration and reproduction

2011-03-16T22:07:00.000+01:00

Now is one of the most interesting bird watching moments, in these dates are birds mix, the birds that begin the reproduction season, with the birds still in migration and birds which still maintain winter behaviors .
By this it is easy to see migradoras flocks of birds, Waders, Kites, Merlin, Geese, Gulls, Cranes… flocks of birds wintering, Finches, Buntings… and birds that already are in the first moments of reproduction process, Stonechat, Thrushes, Tits, Chaffinch…
In a trip in the area of Ebro water reservoir, flocks of Ringed Plover, Curlew, Golden Plover, Lapwing, Wigeon, Teal, Geese...
and in the same site a lot of birds singing, Stonechat, Common Chaffinch, Skylark .

White Storks nest

Common Curlew

Black-headed Gull

Stonechat

The checklist of the day:
Greylag Goose (European)
Gadwall
Eurasian Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Shoveler
Eurasian Teal
Great Crested Grebe
Black-necked Grebe
White Stork
Great Cormorant
Black Kite
Griffon Vulture
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Common Buzzard
Common Kestrel
Merlin
Eurasian Coot
Northern Lapwing
European Golden-Plover 18
Common Ringed Plover 25
Eurasian Curlew 31
Black-headed Gull
Yellow-legged Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Common Wood-Pigeon
Eurasian Hoopoe
Eurasian Jay
Common Magpie
Eurasian Jackdaw
Carrion Crow
Skylark
Coal Tit
Common Chiffchaff
Black Redstart
Stonechat
Eurasian Blackbird
Song Thrush
Mistle Thrush
European Starling
Spotless Starling
Meadow Pipit
Common Chaffinch
Eurasian Bullfinch
House Sparrow

Red Kite in Burgos V

2011-03-11T14:31:00.000+01:00

The fifth report of the monitoring and wintering of the Red Kite in the Burgos province. (Pdf file)

Related links:

http://www.avesdeburgos.com/anuario.htm

http://northbirdspain.blogspot.com/2010/11/red-kite-in-burgos.html

February Birds News

2011-02-28T09:46:00.001+01:00

The best bird records of February in Burgos province.

- Great White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). 1 bird Ebro water reservoir 04-02-11 (David González Ortega).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird 06-02-11 Cavia (Alejandro Tores, Carlos Nazario, Javier Otal). 1 bird 09-02-11 Nebreda (Alfonso Rodrigo García), same bird 12-02-11 (Roberto García Obregón).

- Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 3 birds with a flock of Lapwings 01-02-11 Suzana (David Martínez). 12 birds 05-02-11 Villamorón (Nicolás Gallego). 19-02-11 200 birds Santa Cecilia y Zael (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 100 birds 23-02-11 Atapuerca (Diego Santamaría Merino). 120 birds with a Lapwings 23-04-11 Mahamud y Villahoz (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 1 bird Mecerreyes, with Lapwings, 24-02-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García). Zael, flock of 48 birds 27-02-11 (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho).

- Common Curlew (Numenius arquata). 10 birds 08-02-11 Herbosa, Ebro water reservoir (Javier Morala).

- Crested lark (Galerida cristata). 1 leucistic bird Villanoño 19-02-11 (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 bird 06-02-11 Tejada (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho).

- Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 15 birds 05-02-11 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Alfonso Antón).

- Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird 05-02-11 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Alfonso Antón).

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Red Kite in Burgos IV

2011-02-17T16:19:00.000+01:00

The fourth report of the monitoring and wintering of the Red Kite in the Burgos province. (Pdf file)

Related links:

http://www.avesdeburgos.com/anuario.htm

http://northbirdspain.blogspot.com/2010/11/red-kite-in-burgos.html

Egret and Curlew

2011-02-10T16:18:00.000+01:00

Little Owl

Great White Egret

Great Cormorant

Black-necked Grebe

Common Coot

Eurasian Curlew

Trip by the county of Bricia and Southern area of water reservoir of river Ebro.

Little Owl, Buntings, Buzzards... in the moor of county of Bricia an highlands with 1000 meters above sea level.

In the water reservoir, Grey Heron, Great White Egret, flocks of Common Coot, Eurasian Curlew, Lapwing, Mallard.... all in the pasture, meadow areas and the areas of low level water. Yellow-legged Gull, Black-headed Gull, Cormorants and Grebes in the open water.

All with good weather and waiting the Spring.

January Birds News

2011-01-31T01:14:00.003+01:00

The best bird records of October in Burgos province.

- Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). 1 bird 04-01-11 Suzana (David Martíez Andrade, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Brent Goose (Branta bernicla). 1 bird 16-01-11 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Beatriz García). Again 21-01-11 (Roberto García Obregón).

- Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus). 1 bird 03-01-11 Requejo -C-, Ebro water reservoir (Silvia Ortega Mateo). Again 26-01-11 Requejo-C-, Ebro water reservoir (Javier Morala)

- White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) . 1 bird 26-01-11 Requejo-C-, Ebro water reservoir (Javier Morala)

- Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 2 adults 04-01-11 Llano de Bureba and Los Barrios de Bureba (José Luis Lobo Cueva). Again 1 bird Llano de Bureba 08-01-11 (Enrique Álvarez Gómez).

- Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus). 1 bird 07-01-11 Hornillalastra (Ricardo Pereda Peña).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird 15-01-11 Santa Olalla de Bureba (Fernando Mínguez Batuecas).

- Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 3 birds 02-01-11 La Yecla (José Pedro Portillo). 13 birds 07-01-11 Pancorbo (David Martínez Andrade). 1 bird 09-01-11 Tejada (Alfonso Antón). Again Tejada, 2 birds 13-01-11 (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 1 bird Pancorbo 14-01-11 (David Martínez Andrade), 8 birds 22-01-11 (David Martínez Andrade).

- Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 bird 09-01-11 Peñacoba (Fernando Román Sancho).

- Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis). FOURTH FOR BURGOS. 3 birds 16-01-11 Las Machorras (Alberto Fernández Gil, Juan Ángel de la Torre).

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Last wintering days

2011-01-30T00:54:00.000+01:00

When begins to have the news from the arrival to the Iberian Peninsula of African migratory birds (Black Kites, Swallows, Martins...), when there are several species of birds in phase of reproduction, Vultures, Eagles… still in many parts of the Iberian Peninsula abound the hibernating birds, although also they have begun to move towards the north.
In the Ebro water reservoir it is possible to see flocks of geese, Greylag Goose in its majority, but also Barnacle Goose or White-fronted Goose.

Greylag Gees flock

Greylag Goose with neckband S12 (more here)

White-fronted Goose

Red Kite in Burgos III

2011-01-19T13:46:00.001+01:00

New report of the monitoring and wintering of the Red Kite in the Burgos province. (Pdf file)

Probably a few birds start the migration towards to the north, and probably, these birds though be a part of roosting in Navarra and France.

This gives us an idea of the complicated thing that it is to realise a correct census of these birds, though at the outset, seems easy.

Congratulations to the participants.

Related links:

http://www.avesdeburgos.com/anuario.htm

http://northbirdspain.blogspot.com/2010/11/red-kite-in-burgos.html

December Bird News

2010-12-31T20:41:00.001+01:00

-Great Northern Loon (Gavia immer) 1 bird 28-12-10 Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco).

-Cattle Egret (Bubulcus Ibis)1 bird 19-12-10 Villasur de Herreros (Pedro Arratibel Jáuregui). 1 bird 23-12-10 Santa Inés (Alfonso Antón).

-Great White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). 4 birds with a flock of Greylag Goose 17-12-10 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco). 28-12-10 7 birds Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). 1 bird 24-12-10 Suzana (David Martínez Andrade, José Eduardo Mateos Moreno, José Luis Lobo Cueva); same bird 25-12-10 (David Martínez Andrade). 26-12-10 2 birds Suzana (José Eduardo Mateos Moreno). 1 bird 28-12-10 Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco). 1bird Suzana 29-12-10 (Óscar Zuazo).

- Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus). 2 birds 01-12-10 Lanchares (C), Ebro water reservoir (Francisco Javier Morala Muñoz). 1 bird Ebro water reservoir, Villafría (C) 11-12-10 (José Antonio Román, Manuel Estébanez Ruiz, Marisa Martínez Ahumada).

- Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna). 1 bird 12-12-10 Sasamón gravel pits (Nicolás Gallego Rojas).

- Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 1 bird 08-12-10 Villamayor de los Montes (Fernando Román Sancho). 2 birds 23-12-10 Los Barrios de Bureba (Fernando Mínguez Batuecas, Íñigo Alonso Molinuevo); 2 birds 28-12-10 (Íñigo Alonso Molinuevo).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 2 birds 06-12-10 Tejada (Alfonso Antón). 2 birds 19-12-10 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Fernando Román Sancho).

- Common Crane (Grus grus). 24 birds 03-12-10 Cabia (Carlos Palma Barcenilla). 1 bird 23-12-10 Las Vesgas (Íñigo Alonso Molinuevo); same bird 28-12-10 (Íñigo Alonso Molinuevo).

- Eurasian Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 01-12-10, 90 birds Suzana, 3 flocks (David Martínez Andrade), 46 birds Orzales (C) (Francisco Javier Morala Muñoz) y 5 birds Villanueva las Carretas, with Lapwing flock (Juan Arias Gómez). 02-12-10 64 birds Suzana, and 76 birds 03-12-10 (David Martínez Andrade). 3 birds Villanueva de las Carretas, 03-12-10 (Carlos Palma Barcenilla). Suzana, more 100 bird 08-12-10 (Juan Antonio García Pérez), 114 birds 09-12-10 (David Martínez Andrade) and 95 the 10-12-10 (David Martínez Andrade). Ebro water reservoir, 130 birds Requejo (C) 10-12-10 (Mario Alonso Blanco) , 300 birds Villafría (C) 11-12-10 (José Antonio Román, Manuel Estébanez Ruiz, Marisa Martínez Ahumada). 6 birds 24-12-10 Suzana (David Martínez Andrade, José Eduardo Mateos Moreno, José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola). 1 bird 03-12-10 Suzana (David Martínez Andrade). Same bird 09-12-10 (David Martínez Andrade).

- Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata). 6 birds 17-12-10 Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco). 12 birds 28-12-10 Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 3 birds 10-12-10 Tejada (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 11 birds Carazo 11-12-10 (Alfonso Antón). 5 birds with a flock of Snow Finch Humión mountain (Cubilla) 11-12-10 (Beatriz Fernández Marín, José Ignacio García Plazaola). 3 birds Tejada 18-12-10 (Alfonso Antón). 26 birds 19-12-10 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Fernando Román Sancho). 3 birds La Yecla 19-12-10 (Iván Martínez Díez, Natalie Pino Proost). 2 birds 26-12-10 Contreras (Fernando Román Sancho).

- Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus). 1 bird 10-12-10 Tejada (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 5 birds 11-12-10 Carazo (Alfonso Antón).

- Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird 11-12-10 Carazo (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird 19-12-10 Quintanilla de las Viñas (Fernando Román Sancho). 1 bird La Yecla 19-12-10 (Iván Martínez Díez, Natalie Pino Proost). 1 bird 26-12-10 Peña Amaya (Agustín Salazar Celis, Martin Hale).

- Snow Finch (Montifringilla nivalis). 12 birds, with Alpine Accentor, Humión (Cubilla) 11-12-10 (Beatriz Fernández Marín, José Ignacio García Plazaola).

SACRE Winter VN4040

2010-12-23T17:01:00.000+01:00

New project of monitoring on wintering birds.
Square VN4040, meadows, oaks, berries, crags and the river Ebro.
Monitoring in the long term, obtaining information about the bird species that spend the winter in Spain. (Sacre Invierno)

Sacre Invierno

After finishing the Atlas of wintering birds, this it is the following challenge.
Realizing eight routes of 15 minutes each.

Spotless Starling

List of Birds

European Robin

Blackbird

Song Thrush

Mistle Thrush

Wood Pigeon

Great Tit

Blue Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Jay

Spotless Starling

Common Buzzard

Mallard

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Green Woodpecker

Blackcap

Griffon Vulture

Carrion Crow

Common Chaffinch

Greenfinch

Goldfinch

Cirl Bunting

Roosting Brambling

2010-12-15T15:08:00.000+01:00

A spectacular news, from November there are in the Natural Park of Gorbea, a great roosting of Brambling with an estimation of 2.500.000 of birds. Probably the half population of Brambling of western Europe ( The EBCC European Bird Census Council).

Videos and photos in the related links:

http://macizodelgorbea.blogspot.com/2010/12/el-dormidero-de-pinzon-real.html

http://macizodelgorbea.blogspot.com/2010/12/el-dormidero-de-pinzon-real-de-barazar.html

http://macizodelgorbea.blogspot.com/2010/12/el-dormidero-pinzon-real-iii.html

http://otroslugaresotrasaves.blogspot.com/2010/12/salburua-y-gorbea-en-alava.html

Population index, 1980-2005, Europe.
Trend classification¹⁾: Moderate decline

Red Kite in Burgos II

2010-12-09T13:08:00.000+01:00

A new report of the monitoring and wintering of the Red Kite in the Burgos province. (Pdf file)

Although there are more roost registered this month (23) that in the first report (15) (Pdf file), is possible observed clearly as, in the last census there are a clear increase of the number of birds.

A good job of work of the 19 participants.

Geese & Ducks

2010-12-06T00:41:00.001+01:00

These days there are a important pass of migrate birds towards the south, probably increased for low temperatures in northern Europe.

There are several formations of Geese flocks flying to the south.

The Ebro water reservoir is a rest area and sometimes wintering area of Ducks and Geese flocks.

So these days you can see flocks of ducks scattered throughout the reservoir, with special preference for more sheltered areas.

With the snow, the Geese have a little difficult to find food.

Most birds observed were geese and ducks, but we have also observed several flocks of Thrushes (Fieldfire, Redwing) and Finches (Chaffinch, Linnet, Hawfinch...) , typical of this season.

Greylag Goose

Eurasian Wigeon

Greylag Goose

Greylag Goose flocks

Greylag Goose

Most birds observed were geese and ducks, but we have also observed several flocks of Thrushes (Fieldfire, Redwing) and Finches (Chaffinch, Linnet, Hawfinch...) , typical of this season.

Fieldfare

The two birds of the Egyptian Goose still present in the same area. These birds are almost certainly arrived for the naturalised populations of Great Britain.

A good book about the naturalised birds is “Naturalised Birds of the World”

Egyptian Goose

List of species with * the more remarkable records:

Great Crested Grebe, Black-necked Grebe*, Great Cormorant, Grey Heron, Greylag Goose, Egyptian Goose*, Eurasian Wigeon, Gadwall, Common Teal, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard, Red Kite, Griffon Vulture, Marsh Harrier*, Common Buzzard, Common Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon*, Common Coot, European Golden Plover*, Northern Lapwing, Common Snipe, Black-headed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Wood Pigeon, Green Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, Hedge Accentor , Robin, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Redwing*, Fieldfare*, Mistle Thrush, , Common Chiffchaff, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Spotles Starling, Common Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Linnet, Goldfinch, Hawfinch*, Cirl Bunting.

Congress of Seabirds Iberian Group (GIAM)

2010-12-04T14:17:00.000+01:00

Conclusions of the Congress of the Seabirds Iberian Group (GIAM) of SEO/BirdLife. (PDF file)
Ten points based at present on the situation of the seabirds and the sea ornithology in Spain.
Birdwatching tourism and its environmental potential like tool of education and conservation.
Studies, monitoring and conservation of seabirds, with special interest in Shag, Red-billed Tropicbird and Madeiran Strom-petrel.
And a special session about the sea wind farms, more specific in the few information about the sea wind farms impact in the seabirds.
More information,
http://www.egrupos.net/grupo/forogiam
Coordinator: Óscar Llama, giam@seo.org / oscar.llama@gmail.com

November Bird News

2010-11-30T22:04:00.002+01:00

The best bird records of November in Burgos province.

- Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). 1 bird 19-11-10 Suzana lagoons, with 7 Greylag Goose (David Martínez Andrade); 20-11-10 junto with 11 Greylag Goose (José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). 1 bird 05-11-10 Bustamante (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).

- Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea). 4 birds 05-11-10 Villafría (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).

- Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus). 1 bird 05-11-10 Villafría (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz). 2 birds 14-11-10 Lanchares (C), Ebro water reservoir (SEO/BirdLife -Burgos).

- Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus). 2 birds 06-11-10 Torrecilla del Monte (Darío Yáñez Ortega, Fernando Román Sancho, Israel Yáñez Ortega). 2 birds 07-11-10 Zael (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). 1 bird 15-11-10 Zael (Alfonso Rodrigo García).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 1 bird 13-11-10 Mecerreyes (Israel Yáñez Ortega). 3 birds 29-11-10 Nebreda (Alfonso Rodrigo García).

- Grey partridge (Perdix perdix). 5 birds 17-11-10 Pineda de la Sierra (Julio César Amo Fernández). 9 birds 18-11-10 Riocavado de la Sierra (Julio César Amo Fernández).

- Common Crane (Grus grus). 32 birds 21-11-10 Pineda de la Sierra (Julio César Amo Fernández). 12 birds 22-11-10 Miranda de Ebro (José Luis Lobo Cueva).

- European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). 400 birds 02-11-10 Lanchares (C), Ebro water reservoir (Manuel Estébanez Ruiz).

- Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris). 4 birds 06-11-10 La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos (Alfonso Antón); 4 birds 07-11-10 (David Martínez Andrade) 13-11-10 (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 2 birds 20-11-10 Quintanilla del Coco (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). 1 bird 21-11-10 Ura (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). 2 birds 27-11-10 La Yecla (David Martínez Andrade). 3 birds 29-11-10 Tejada Alfonso Rodrigo García.

- Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird 13-11-10 La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos (Alfonso Rodrigo García). 1 bird La Yecla 27-11-10 (David Martínez Andrade).

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Spain on NATURE BLOG NETWORK

2010-11-28T08:50:00.000+01:00

Natural Spain through his blogs, a brief entry about Spain and some natural blogs.

Nature Blog Networking: ¡Viva España!

First Trip Winter Birdwatching.

2010-11-26T14:08:00.000+01:00

With the members of SEO/BirdLife-Burgos, we realized a birdwatching trip by the Ebro water reservoir.

Although the number of observed species went of 48, we had to feeling of which the day could better have been.

The weather of previous days in the north of Spain, we waited more species of birds, something that did not happen.

List of species with * the more remarkable records:

Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Black-necked Grebe*, Great Cormorant, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Grey Heron, Greylag Goose, Egyptian Goose*, Eurasian Wigeon, Gadwall, Common Teal, Mallard, Pintail, Common Pochard, Red Kite, Griffon Vulture, Marsh Harrier*, Common Buzzard, Common Kestrel, Merlin*, Peregrine Falcon*, Common Coot, Northern Lapwing, Black-headed Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Kingfisher, Wood Pigeon,Great Spotted Woodpecker, Meadow Pipit, White Wagtail, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Cetti's Warbler, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Southern Grey Shrike, Jay, Magpie,Red-billed Chough, Carrion Crow, Spotles Starling, Common Starling, House Sparrow,Chaffinch, Brambling*, Linnet.

Peregrine Falcon eating a Starling

Egyptian Goose

Money for nothing

2010-11-18T10:56:00.000+01:00

The Capercaillie is one of the more threatened species of Spain.

A few hundreds birds survive in the Cantabrian cornice.

Again an economic investment to try to save this emblematic species.

A million Euros until the 2014.

Without a doubt, that million Euros will not be reversed in paralyzing projects of ski resorts, nor new infrastructures, although this is what possibly more it affects the loss of habitat of the capercaillie and the survival of this specie.

Red Kite in Burgos

2010-11-07T15:45:00.000+01:00

After the negative information about the situation of the Red Kite in Spain (http://northbirdspain.blogspot.com/2009/02/red-kite.html ), the last year a census was realised in the province of Burgos, with a total of 3,056 birds. (http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/BurgosAves/message/2971).

Now, for season 2010-2011, a biweekly census is being realised, to see the evolution of different roost places.

The first report already is available and it is possible to be consulted here - PDF file. ( http://www.avesdeburgos.com/anuario/Dormideros-Milano/CM_Oct-Nov051110.pdf )

Bird News of October

2010-10-31T07:53:00.001+01:00

The best bird records of October in Burgos province.

- Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) 4 birds 07-10-10 Atapuerca lagoons (Unai Fuente).

- Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus). breeding 10-10-10 Torrecilla del Monte (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román). 5 birds 12-10-10 Zael (Fernando Román, Luis Miguel Ansola Aristondo). 3 birds 19-10-10 Los Barrios de Bureba (Fernando Mínguez Batueca).

- Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus). 4 birds 02-10-10 Tejada (Alfonso Antón).3 birds 03-10-10 Rabé de los Escuderos (Fernando Román Sancho) and 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua, with 300 Griffon Vulture (Israel Yáñez Ortega). 1 bird Quintanilla del Agua 05-10-10 (Pedro Arratibel Jáuregui). 1 bird with Griffon Vulture 09-10-10 Cebrecos (José Luis Silva Coelho). 8 birds, with 30 Griffon Vulture 17-10-10 Tejada (Alfonso Antón, Fernando Román Sancho). 1 bird 25-10-10 Quintanilla del Agua (Israel Yáñez Ortega).

- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). 1 bird 08-10-10 Páramo de Masa, between Cernégula and Villalta (Mario Alonso Blanco). 1 bird 09-10-10 Villanueva Soportilla (Jesús Mazquiarán Echauri, José Eduardo Mateos Moreno).

- Common Crane (Grus grus) 50 birds 09-10-10 Escudo mountain pass (Manuel Fabio Flechoso). 15 birds 10-10-10 Villafría (Justina Pérez Martín).

- Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) 2 birds 12-10-10 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

- European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 3 birds 12-10-10 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

- Little Stint (Calidris minuta). 1 bird 04-10-10 Suzana lagoons (David Martínez Andrade). 1 bird 10-10-10 Requejo-Villafría (C), Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco). 1 bird 12-10-10 Requejo (Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

- Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). 11 birds 10-10-10 Ebro water reservoir, 6 Cabañas de Virtus 5 Requejo-Villafría (Mario Alonso Blanco). 5 birds Requejo (C) 12-10-10 (Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

- Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) 2 birds 12-10-10 Requejo (C), Ebro water reservoir (Justina Pérez Martín, Mayte Samblás).

- Black Tern (Chlidonias niger). 1 bird 10-10-10 Requejo-Villafría (C), Ebro water reservoir (Mario Alonso Blanco).

- Grasshopper Warbler (Locustella naevia). 2 birds 01-10-10 Villalba de Duero (Inmaculada Rojo, Víctor Salvador); 2 birds 02-10-10 Villalba de Duero (Alfonso Rodrigo, Inmaculada Rojo, Víctor Salvador).

- Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus). 1 bird 02-10-10 Villalba de Duero (Alfonso Rodrigo, Inmaculada Rojo, Víctor Salvador).

- Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria). 1 bird 27-10-10 La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos (Alfonso Rodrigo García); 1 bird 28-10-10 La Yecla, Santo Domingo de Silos (David González Ortega).

-Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus). 1 bird 20-10-10 Villalmanzo (Alfonso Antón). 1 bird 31-10-10 Urrez (Juan José Ramos Encalado)

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Egyptian Vultures and Lammergeier

2010-10-03T01:32:00.000+02:00

Two news about the two more spectacular Iberian vultures.
This is the link to web page of WWF and the Biodiversity Foundation that allows us to see the migration of four Egyptian Vultures from the south of the province of Burgos -Spain- to the south of Mauritania - Africa.

www.elviajedelalimoche.com

The other news is about the Lammergeier.
After many years of that disappeared of the Cantabrian Mountains, now there are a reintroduction program in Picos de Europa.
The last news, about the released birds, they are good adapting to these mountains. Here.
We hope that, again, come back to fly on Cantabrian mountains.
In the province of Burgos the last Lammergeier that bred was in 1956 La Yecla and Ortigüela, Pancorbo in 1954 and Arlanza valley in 1976. (Gonzalez, D., Román, F, Fernandez, R., Lobo, J.L. 2006 Anuario Ornitológico de la provincia de Burgos. Vol.1)
At present every year they are several records of Lammergeier in Burgos, almost all juvenile birds in dispersion from the Pyrenees.

Historical records of Lammergeier in Burgos Province

Gonzalez, D., Román, F, Fernandez, R., Lobo, J.L. 2006 Anuario Ornitológico de la provincia de Burgos. Vol.1

Records of Lammergeier in 2006, 2007 and 2008

Gonzalez, D., Román, F, Fernandez, R., Lobo, J.L. 2009 Anuario Ornitológico de la provincia de Burgos. Vol.2