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Bird watching:We have many birds here all year round as well as many migrating species that visit. With great excitement we have spotted several colourful Hoopoe birds in and around our garden and as we are situated right in the countryside and the mountains are just up the track from here - who knows what might fly by! In our garden we have had several nests and it is fascinating to watch the baby birds grow. We have had a nest in amongst the olive trees, another in a bird box which we made and another in the Bougainvillea outside the porch. The birds are not shy when it comes to a photo opportunity either.
 The lovely Hoopoe bird just a few yards down the
road from Villa Tranquilo
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Baby birds waiting for Mum (May 2009)
Baby bird waiting for
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Even as you drive along the canal near us you will often see an unfamiliar bird fishing that looks like a Heron but in fact it is an Egret. Another fascinating sight around here are the pink, green, yellow, orange and red pigeons. At first you will think that these are very rare birds but if you stop and look you will find that they have been painted. The birds are kept by Spanish people and entered into competitions.
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Official Bird Watching SitesA visit to the salt marshes between us and the sea should produce some interesting rewards including of course, the famous Pink Flamingos. Try Costa Blanca Bird Club where you may find some interesting information on bird watching around the Costa Blanca. I am certainly no expert on birds but some of the wildlife that has been seen around here includes Bonellis's Eagles, Peregrine, Eagle Owls, and the colourful Hoopoe birds. Here are some of the watching areas near here: Parc Natural El FondoThis Natural Parc is close to us and the wetland park can even be seen from our villa. The parc can be reached via the village of San Felipe Neri (near Catral). Once there you will find a visitor centre (not open on Mondays) and 3 routes of varying length and difficulty to follow round in the park. They also have a good website in English with the routes marked and lots of information. Birds which may be seen are: Marsh Harriers, Northern Shoveler, Marbled teal and various types of Herons. The Salt Lakes (Lagoon) at La MataThis has a nature reserve with information centre (not open on Mondays). There are a large population of birds and almost a hundred species have been recorded, including in particular the flamingo, the black-necked grebe, the black-winged stilt and the avocet. Around the La Mata Lagoon there are well-marked walks or cycle paths, observation towers and relaxation areas. La Mata is North of Torrevieja on the N332. Guardamar Pine Dunes (Dunas) and Port areaare the ideal places for Hoopoe, Egret, Bee Eater, Woodchat and Shrike to name but a few. |
Flamingos at the Salt Lakes
Black-winged Stilt |
