DECEMBER 2011. NOTABLE SIGHTINGS IN EXTREMADURA

Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispanioliensis). Male in winter plumage. By Atanasio Fernández.

A list of the most notable December 2011 records sent to the GOCE birdwatching forum. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo.

- White-Fronted Goose: on 08/12 two birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) and one at Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (Cáceres) (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco).
- Greylag Goose: 758 birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 08/12 (J. Briz and V. Risco)
- Barnacle Goose: three birds on 03/12 at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) (Sergio Mayordomo) and six at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) (José Luis Barriga). One bird at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz), on 07/12 (Martin Kelsey).
- Egyptian Goose: one bird at Borbollón Reservoir (Cáceres) on 18/12 (SEO-Cáceres) and three at Riolobos ricefield (Cáceres) on 28/12 (Javier Prieta).
- Shelduck: one female at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 17/12 (Eva Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Ruddy Shelduck: four birds at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 30/12 (Juan Carlos Paniagua and S. Mayordomo)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa). Drake in summer plumage. Guijo de Coria, Cáceres. 18-12-2011. By César Clemente.

- Wood Duck: one drake on a pond of Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 18/12 (SEO-Cáceres).
- Tufted Duck: eight ducks and two drakes at Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (Cáceres), on 08/12 (J. Briz and V. Risco). At Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), 30 birds on 08/12 (Antolín Redondo and Leandro), 31 on 10/12 and about 20 on 28/12 (S. Mayordomo). At El Manantío / Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (Cáceres), 24 birds on 21/12 (José Guerra and S. Mayordomo). Over 50 birds at Charca de Brozas (Cáceres) on 23/12 (Carlos Fernández).
- Ferruginous Duck: one drake at La Anguila Reservoir, Serrejón (Cáceres), on 10/12 (S. Mayordomo). At El Manantío, Aldea del Cano (Cáceres), one drake on 21/12 (Alberto Gil, J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo) and three birds on 31/12 (Agustín Rodríguez, Florencio Carrero and Rafael Parra).
- Great Crested Grebe: 200 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/12 (Antonio Núñez, Jesús Solana and Vanessa de Alba).
- Cormorant: over 1000 on River Guadiana at Badajoz on 06/12 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Spoonbill: one immature at Sotillo Reservoir, Monroy (Cáceres), on 02/12 (S. Mayordomo). At Lagunas de La Albuera (Badajoz), 11 birds on 03/12 (J. C. Paniagua) and on 18/12 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba) and eight on 22/12 (J. Guerra). At El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), one bird on 15/12 (Paco Be Water) and six on 23/12 (R. Parra). At Los Arenales, Cáceres, four birds on 17/12 (Antonio Cebrián) and seven on 21/12 (J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo) and on 23/12 (C. Fernández). At Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz), two birds on 17/12 (Elvira del Viejo, José Luis Bautista and Pablo Herrador). One bird Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 24/12 (César Clemente and Javier Mahillo). One bird at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 28/12 (J. Prieta).
- Bittern: one certain bird and another possible at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 05/12 (Manuel García del Rey and S. Mayordomo).
- Little Bittern: on River Guadiana: three birds on 05/12, four on 08/12 and six on 10/12 at Badajoz (J. C. Paniagua) and at Mérida (Badajoz), six on 19/12 (Ángel Sánchez). One bird at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 10/12 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at La Granja gravel pits (Cáceres) on 19/12 (Ricardo Montero).
- Night Heron: At River Guadiana: one young bird on 05/12 and a roost of at least 15 birds on 10/12, Badajoz (J. C. Paniagua), and at Mérida (Badajoz), six on 19/12 (Á. Sánchez).
- Squacco Heron: one bird at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz) on 03/12 (Óscar Llama and Rafael Vicente). At River Guadiana, Badajoz, two birds on 03/12, five on 05/12, six on 06/12, nine on 08/12 and eight on 10/12 (J. C. Paniagua). One bird at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 06/12 (M. García del Rey and S. Mayordomo). One bird at El Batán ricefields (Cáceres) on 08/12 (Javier Gayo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), 17/12 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 30/12 (J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Stork: one bird at Madrigal de la Vera (Cáceres) on 17/12 (Dave Langlois). One bird at Los Arenales, Cáceres, on 21/12 (J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo). Four birds at Charca de Fresnedillas, Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres), late December (Jesús Montero). One bird at Laguna del Pozo de la Mozas, Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres), on 31/12 (S. Mayordomo).
- Osprey: one bird at Viñuelas gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 13/12, and several sightings of one bird at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) (Alberto Pacheco).
- Black Kite: one bird at River Gargáligas (Badajoz) on 03/12 (Lorenzo Alcántara). On 19/12, two birds at Mérida (Badajoz) (Á. Sánchez) and one at Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo). One bird at Los Frailes, Badajoz, on 27/12 (Gabriel Silva and J. C. Paniagua).

Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Some of the 500+ birds present at Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe, on 12-12-2011. By Javier Prieta.

- Griffon Vulture: over 150 birds at on Cáceres landfill site on 03/12 (A. Gil). 512 birds counted and over 600 estimated at Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (Cáceres) on 13/12 (J. Prieta).
- Cinereous Vulture: over 150 birds at Cáceres landfill site on 03/12 (A. Gil).
- Goshawk: one bird at Monesterio (Badajoz) on 03/12 (A. Pacheco).
- Crane: 1942 at River Tiétar, Malpartida de Plasencia, on 21/12 (J. Prieta). 6000 birds at Borbollón Reservoir (Cáceres) on 26/12 (C. Clemente, Goyo Naharro and J. Mahillo). 25,346 birds in the central zone (Badajoz-Cáceres) on 28/12 (Manuel Gómez Calzado, Miguel Gómez Guarín and José Antonio Román).
- Stone Curlew: roost of over 300 birds at La Nava de Santiago (Badajoz) on 17/12 (Á. Sánchez and Ángel Luis Sánchez). Roost of over 40 birds at Montijo (Badajoz) on 25/12 (J. L. Bautista and P. Herrador).
- Avocet: on 09/12 four birds at El Torvical (Badajoz) and 20 at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) (J. L. Barriga and Juan Pablo Prieto). On 18/12, 33 birds at Lagunas de La Albuera (Badajoz) (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba) and 14 at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) (José Luis Pérez Chiscano and J. P. Prieto). Eight birds at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) on 19/12 (Chema Diu and R. Montero). One bird at Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres) from 21/12 to 24/12 (C. Clemente J. Mahillo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). 70 birds at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) on 26/12 (Elvira del Viejo, Juan Carlos Núñez, J. P. Prieto, María del Viejo and Miguel del Viejo). One bird at Valdehornillos (Badajoz) on 28/12 (José Antonio Román).
- Sociable Lapwing: One bird at Castuera (Badajoz) on 12/12 (Jan Hill and Les Battle).
- Kentish Plover: 25 birds at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 29/12 (Fernando Yuste).
- Curlew: one bird at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 21/12 (J. Prieta) and another at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 28/12 (S. Mayordomo).
- Black-Tailed Godwit: one bird at Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres) from 03/12 to 22/12 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Twelve birds at Hernán Cortés (Badajoz) on 29/12 (Atanasio Fernández).

Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus), in the background, and Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). El Batán, Cáceres. 30-12-2011. By Juan Carlos Paniagua.

- Jack Snipe: one bird at El Batán ricefield (Cáceres) on 30/12 (J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo).
- Woodcock: one bird at Santa Cruz de Paniagua (Cáceres) on 29/12 (J. C. Paniagua) and another at Dehesa Boyal de Montehermoso (Cáceres) on 30/12 (C. Clemente).
- Spotted Redshank: at El Batán ricefield (Cáceres), four birds on 03/12 (S. Mayordomo) and two on 17/12 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At El Torviscal ricefields (Badajoz), two birds on 09/12 (J. L. Barriga and J. P. Prieto) and one on 26/12 (E. del Viejo, J. C. Núñez, J. P. Prieto. M. del Viejo and M. del Viejo). At Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres), three birds on 21/12 (J. Prieta) and one on 22/12 (S. Mayordomo).
- Yellow-Legged Gull: one bird at El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 21/12 (J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo).
- Lesser Black-Backed Gull: 6500 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/12 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba).
- Whiskered Tern: one bird seen from the Roman Bridge of Mérida (Badajoz) on 04/12 (J. Solana).
- Stock Dove: four birds at Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres) on 19/12 (S. Mayordomo). At Galisteo (Cáceres) 50 birds on 21/12 (J. Prieta) and 200 on 24/12 (C. Clemente and J. Mahillo). Over 50 birds at Riolobos (Cáceres) on 30/12 (J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo).
- Short-Eared Owl: 17 birds at Hernán Cortés (Badajoz) on 12/12 and one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 15/12 (J. A. Román). One bird at Cocosa, Olivenza (Badajoz), on 28/12 and two at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 30/12 (F. Yuste).
- Pallid Swift: Wintering birds at Alange (Badajoz): 15 birds entering the eaves of the church on 01/12 (J. Solana), twelve on 06/12 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba), nine on 11/12 (L. Alcántara) and another nine on 27/12 (J. Solana).
- Wryneck: one bird at River Jerte, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 06/12 (S. Mayordomo).
- Carrion Crow: one bird at Huélaga (Cáceres) on 18/12 (SEO-Cáceres).
- House Martin: one bird at Montehermoso (Cáceres) on 07/12 (J. Mahillo).
- Swallow: one bird at Mérida (Badajoz) on 19/12 (J. Solana).
- Red-Rumped Swallow: one bird at Plaza Mayor, Trujillo (Cáceres) on 01/12 (M. Kelsey).
- Goldcrest: several in one fir clump at Navaconcejo (Cáceres) on 10/12 (José Luis Rivero). Several at Piornal (Cáceres) on 15/12 (J. Prieta).
- Fieldfare: one bird at Villanueva de la Vera (Cáceres) on 01/12 (D. Langlois).
- Alpine Accentor: on 03/12, three birds at Pico Villuercas (Cáceres) (M. Kelsey) and two at Monesterio (Badajoz) (A. Pacheco). 17 birds at Puerto de Esperabán, Pinofranqueado (Cáceres), on 08/12;. 19 at Sierra de Aguafría, Monesterio (Badajoz), on 23/12 (A.Pacheco) and five at Zarza de Montánchez (Cáceres) on 24/12 (A. Pacheco.)
- Pied Wagtail: on 18/12 one bird at Plasencia (Cáceres) and at Carcaboso (Cáceres) (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and at Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres) (J. Guerra). One bird at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 24/12 (C. Clemente and J. Mahillo). One bird at Riolobos ricefield (Cáceres) on 28/12 (J. Prieta).
- Brambling: one bird at Zarza de Montánchez (Cáceres) on 28/12 (Steve Fletcher).
- Bullfinch: one pair at Monesterio (Badajoz) on 03/12 (A. Pacheco). Six birds at Villanueva de la Vera (Cáceres) on 13/12 and only one on 14/12 (D. Langlois). One bird at Huerto del Ojaranzo, Monfragüe (Cáceres), on 14/12 (S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Santa Cruz de Paniagua (Cáceres) on 31/12 (J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo).

NOVEMBER 2011. Notable sightings in Extremadura

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). By Javier Briz.

- White Fronted Goose: At Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz): one juvenile on 13/11 (Marc Gálvez, Eva Palacios, José Guerra, María José Valencia, Sergio Mayordomo and Xurxo Piñeiro) and two adults on 20/11 with plumage features of the subspecies A. a. flavirostris (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois).
- Barnacle Goose: At Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz): one bird on 10/11 (Martin Kelsey), three on 13/11 (M. Gálvez, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. J. Valencia, S. Mayordomo and X. Piñeiro), two on 20/11 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois) and one on 26/11 (Fran Molinos, José Mari Salazar, Juani, Javi, Mila, Mertxe and Agustín). One bird at Portaje reservoir (Cáceres) on 18/11 (S. Mayordomo) and on 22/11 (Javier Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Egyptian Goose: At Los Canchales reservoir (Badajoz): two birds on 1/11 (Francisco Lopo) and on 25/11 (F. Molinos, J. M. Salazar, Juani, Javi, Mila, Mertxe and Agustín). One bird at Portaje reservoir (Cáceres) on 5/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Cubilar reservoir (Cáceres) on 13/11 (X. Piñeiro, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. J. Valencia and S. Mayordomo).
- Shelduck: two birds at Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (Cáceres), on 1/11 (Javier Briz). Three birds at Los Canchales reservoir on 19/11 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo, Pedro and Marina). One bird at Portaje reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Teal: 480 birds at Cubilar reservoir (Cáceres) on 13/11 (X. Piñeiro, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. J. Valencia and S. Mayordomo). 442 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 15/11 (J. Prieta).
- Red Crested Pochard: At Cubilar reservoir (Cáceres): one female on 13/11 (M. Gálvez, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. J. Valencia, S. Mayordomo and X. Piñeiro) and three drakes on 15/11 (Paco Bernáldez). At Moheda Alta (Badajoz): one drake on 29/11 (M. Kelsey).
- Black Necked Grebe: One bird at a pond beside Portaje reservoir (Cáceres) on 5/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres), one bird from 18/11 to 26/11 (J. Prieta; E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 18/11 (Chris Mills). One bird at Cubilar reservoir (Cáceres) on 27/11 (Arantxa Murguiondo, Catalina Perera, Eva Bratek, José Carlos López, José Luis Bautista, Pablo Herrador and S. Mayordomo). One bird still at Ventaquemada reservoir, Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres), on 30/11 (S. Mayordomo and J. Prieta).
- Greater Flamingo: One bird at Los Canchales reservoir (Badajoz) on 19/11 (A. Cangas, E. del Viejo, Pedro and Marina).
- Pelican: One bird in flight near Don Benito (Badajoz) on 21/10 (Atanasio Fernández).
- Cormorant: 1000 birds at River Guadiana, Badajoz, on 11/11 (Juan Carlos Paniagua).
- Glossy Ibis: 70 birds at a mixed heron roost in Madrigalejo (Cáceres) in mid November 2011 (anonymous comment). The biggest flock ever seen in Extremadura.
- Spoonbill: Wintering birds: At El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), five birds on 6/11 (Carlos Fernández, Juanma Brías and Rafael Parra) and 12 on 28/11 (R. Parra). Three at Los Canchales reservoir on 19/11 (A. Cangas, E. del Viejo, Pedro and Marina). Three birds at Talaván reservoir (Cáceres) on 29/11 (Ricardo Montero and S. Mayordomo).
- Bittern: One bird at Santa Amalia on 1/11 (Fernando Yuste and Juan Pablo Prieto). One bird at Arrocampo reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/11 (E. Palacios, Isabel Gallardo, Manuel García del Rey, Miguel Ángel Muñoz and S. Mayordomo).
- Little Bittern: Wintering birds: one at El Torviscal(Badajoz) on 5/11 (J. P. Prieto). On river Guadiana: three birds at Badajoz on 11/11 (J. C. Paniagua), one at Mérida on 13/11 (Á. Sánchez) and another three at Badajoz on 30/11 (J. C. Paniagua). One bird at Arrocampo reservoir on 16/11 (E. Palacios, I. Gallardo, M. García del Rey, M. Á, Muñoz and S. Mayordomo).
- Night Heron: Wintering birds: two birds at river Guadiana, Mérida (Badajoz), on 14/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- Squacco Heron: Wintering bird: one bird at Laguna los Hornos, Santa Amalia (Badajoz), on 6/11 (F. Yuste) and two on 12/11 (África Yuste and F. Yuste). At river Guadiana, Badajoz (Badajoz), one bird on 12/11 and 2 on 30/12 (J. C. Paniagua). At Palazuelo ricefields, one bird (Badajoz) on 13/11 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. J. Valencia, S. Mayordomo and X. Piñeiro) and two on 29/11 (M. Kelsey). On 18/11 one bird at El Batán ricefields (Cáceres) (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Great White Egret: On 13/11 11 birds were seen at Cubilar reservoir (Cáceres) (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. J. Valencia, S. Mayordomo and X. Piñeiro) and 20 at Los Canchales reservoir (Badajoz) (Á. Sánchez).

Possible hybrid between Western Reef Egret and Little Egret (Egretta gularis x garzetta)
in a Little Egret flock (Egretta garzetta). Navalmoral de la Mata, 20.11.2011 (Javier Briz).

- Western Reef Egret x Little Egret: One probable hybrid on 18/11 and 20/11 at Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres) (J. Briz, M. García del Rey and Vicente Risco).
- White Stork: 1200 birds at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 6/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- Black Stork: Wintering birds: 18 birds on 4/11 at Canal de la Dehesas, Logrosán (Cáceres), and 3 immatures 6/11 at Mérida (Á. Sánchez). One bird at El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 6/11 (C. Fernández, J. M. Brías and R. Parra). One bird at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz), on 10/11 (M. Kelsey). One bird at on reservoir de Gargáligas (Badajoz) on 23/11 (E. Palacios, M. Á. Muñoz and S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Jarilla reservoir (Cáceres) on 30/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Osprey: Wintering bird: the habitual winter visitor has returned to de Gabriel y Galán reservoir (Cáceres) (Alberto Pacheco).
- Booted Eagle: Wintering birds: one light phase bird at Hinojosa del Valle (Badajoz) on 1/11 (Á. Sánchez, J. Sánchez e Isabel). One light phase bird at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (Badajoz), on 10/11 (M. Kelsey). One dark phase bird at river Gargáligas (Badajoz) on 20/11 (Lorenzo Alcántara). One bird at Gargáligas reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/11 (Jacobo Hernández and J. P. Prieto). One dark phase bird at Montehermoso (Cáceres) on 25/11 (Javier Mahíllo).
- Goshawk: One bird at Puerto de Tornavacas (Cáceres) on 23/11 (Helios Dalmau).
- Great Bustard: 50 birds at Vegas Altas (Badajoz) on 10/11 (M. Kelsey).
- Little Bustard: 300 birds at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 25/11 (Steve Fletcher).
- Crane: 32,200 birds in the central zone (Badajoz-Cáceres) on 18/11 (Manuel Gómez Calzado, Miguel Gómez Guarín and Ángel Nubla).
- Sandhill Crane: One bird between Palazuelo and El Torviscal (Badajoz) on 4/11 (M. Gómez Calzado). First ever record for Spain and Extremadura.
- Avocet: At Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz): one bird on 5/11 (J. P. Prieto) and 9/11 (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo) and 22 birds on 24/11 (J. Hernández and J. P. Prieto). One bird at Palazuelo ricefields (Badajoz) on 13/11 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. J. Valencia, S. Mayordomo and X. Piñeiro). 15 birds on 20/11 at Gabriel y Galán reservoir (Cáceres) (C. Mills). One bird at Portaje reservoir on 22/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Two birds, one ringed in France and another with a large tumour, at Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres) on 25/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 26/11 (J. Prieta).
- Kentish Plover: At Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz): 21 birds on 5/11, 28 on 8/11 (J. P. Prieto) and 8 on 9/11 (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo). Five birds at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 8/11 (F. Yuste). Five birds at Palazuelo ricefields (Badajoz) on 24/11 (J. Hernández and J. P. Prieto).
- Curlew: One bird at Gabriel y Galán reservoir (Cáceres) on 5/11 (A. Pacheco). One bird at Llanos de Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 8/11 and four at Portaje reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres) on 25/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Tailed Godwit: One bird at Galisteo ricefield on 25/11 (E. Palacios and S.Mayordomo) and 26/11 (J. Prieta).
- Woodcock: One bird at Mohedas de Granadilla (Cáceres) on 14/11 (A. Pacheco) and another on 22/11 and 23/11 at Trujillo (Cáceres) (M. Kelsey).
- Spotted Redshank: One bird at the following sites: Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 4/11 (R. Montero and S. Mayordomo); El Torviscal(Badajoz) on 9/11 (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo); Talaván reservoir (Cáceres) on 18/11 (S. Mayordomo); and El Batán (Cáceres) on 22/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Galisteo ricefield (Cáceres) on 25/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).

Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola), right, and Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). By Juan Pablo Prieto.

- Wood Sandpiper: One bird at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) on 5/11 (J. P. Prieto) and another at El Torviscal(Badajoz) on 9/11 (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo).
- Dunlin: 600 birds at Santa Amalia ricefields (Badajoz) on 8/11 (F. Yuste) and 180 at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) on 9/11 (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo).
- Mediterranean Gull: One first-winter bird at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 6/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- Little Tern: Wintering bird: at river Guadiana, Mérida (Badajoz), one bird on 14/11 and 29/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- Pintailed Sandgrouse: 170 birds at Santa Marta de Magasca (Cáceres) on 7/11 (M. Kelsey).
- Stock Dove: 231 birds at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 2/11 (J. Prieta). 36 birds at Portaje (Cáceres) on 5/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). 56 birds in flight over Plasencia on 17/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). 25 birds at Riolobos (Cáceres) on 18/11 (J. Prieta).
- Short Eared Owl: One bird at Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres) on 28/11 (R. Parra).
- Pallid Swift: At Alange (Badajoz): six birds on 29/11 and seven flying into building niches at dusk on 30/11 (Jesús Solana).
- Wryneck: Wintering birds: one bird at Talaván reservoir (Cáceres) on 7/11 (M. Kelsey), at Toril on 12/11 (J. Briz) and at Plasencia on 29/11 (S. Mayordomo).
- Chough: Eight birds at El Pitolero, Cabezabellosa (Cáceres), on 21/11 (R. Montero). Two birds at Arroyo reservoir Conejos (Badajoz) on 26/11 (Antonio Núñez, J. Solana and Vanessa de Alba).
- Carrion Crow: One bird at Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 8/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- House Martin: Wintering birds: on 7/11, three 3 birds at Badajoz (J. C. Paniagua) and one at Plasencia (Cáceres) (J. Prieta). One bird in a Crag Martin flock at La Tajadilla, Monfragüe (Cáceres), on 13/11 (M. Kelsey). Two birds at Mérida (Badajoz) on 14/11 (Á. Sánchez). One bird at Charca del Judío, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 18/11 (J. Prieta).
- Red-Rumped Swallow: Wintering birds: one bird at Arrocampo reservoir (Cáceres) on 11/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Four birds at La Tajadilla, Monfragüe (Cáceres) on 13/11 and at the Plaza Mayor of Trujillo (Cáceres), 20 birds on 14/11, seven on 23/11 and one on 28/11 (M. Kelsey).
- Goldcrest: Two birds at Riomalo de Abajo (Cáceres) on 10/11 (A. Pacheco).
- Dipper: One bird at Charca del pueblo de Robledillo de Trujillo (Cáceres) on 5/11 (S. Fletcher).
- Ring Ouzel: One bird at Guadalupe (Cáceres) on 12/11 (Emilio Costillo).
- Bluethroat: One male at El Batán (Cáceres) on 4/11 (S. Mayordomo) and three males at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 25/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Alpine Acccentor: One bird at Puerto de Esparabán, Pinofranqueado (Cáceres), on 17/11 (A. Pacheco).
- White/Pied Wagtail: Two birds of the M. a. yarrellii subspecies at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 6/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- Bullfinch: One bird at Guijo de Santa Bárbara (Cáceres) on 13/11 (Jesús Calle) and a pair at Valcorchero, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 17/11 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Yellowhammer: Four birds, one of them male, at Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres) on 17/11 (C. Mills and R. Montero).

LINGERING SUMMMER VISITORS
- Purple Heron: One bird at Arrocampo reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/11 (E. Palacios, I. Gallardo, M. García del Rey, M. Á. Muñoz and S. Mayordomo).
- Pallid Swift: One bird at Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres) on 22/11 (J. Briz).
- Alpine Swift: On 19/11 two birds were seen at Badajoz (J. C. Paniagua) and three at Alange reservoir (Badajoz) (J. Solana). Last birds at Mérida (Badajoz) on 21/11 (Á. Sánchez).
- White-Rumped Swift: Two birds, one of them entering a nest, on 13/11 at Monfragüe (Cáceres) (M. Kelsey). Latest Extremadura record.
- Willow Warbler: One bird at river Rivillas, Badajoz, on 7/11 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Whitethroat: One bird at river Guadiana, Badajoz, on 11/11 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Wheatear: On 9/11, one bird at Palazuelo (Badajoz) and another at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) (J. P. Prieto and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Mirandilla (Badajoz) on 20/11 (J. Solana).
- Yellow Wagtail: One tailless bird on 11/11 at Arrocampo reservoir (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

OCTOBER 2011. Notable sightings in Extremadura

Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralloides). One of the birds seen at El Batán, Cáceres,
from 30.09.11 to 15.10.11. Javier Prieta

A list of the most notable October records sent to the GOCE birdwatching forum. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo.

- Egyptian Goose: one bird still at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 26/10 (Sergio Mayordomo). Also three birds still at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 29/10 and two on 31/10 (Francisco Lopo).
- Shelduck: three birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 25/10 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo and Juan Pablo Prieto) and two at Charca de Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (Cáceres), on 30/10 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Crested Grebe: 150 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 9/10 (A. Cangas, A. Garrote, Ángel Sánchez and E. del Viejo).
- Black-Necked Grebe: one bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) from 12/10 to 30/10 (A. Cangas, Á. Sánchez, Ángel Luis Sánchez, E. del Viejo, Francis Prieto, Juan Carlos Paniagua, J. P. Prieto, Miguel Rouco and S. Mayordomo). Still one bird at Ventaquemada Reservoir, Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres), on 19/10 (Javier Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterur roseus). Rosarito Reservoir (AV-TO), 08.10.11 (Samuel Langlois).

- Greater Flamingo: two birds seen on 1/10 at the fishfarming ponds of Sierra de Fuentes (Cáceres) and one at Charca de Torrealba, Torremocha (Cáceres) (Andrés Maestre and Juanjo Espinigoitia); the latter was seen again on 5/10 (J. P. Prieto). Four at Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 6/10 (Rafael Parra). One bird near Robledillo de Trujillo (Cáceres) on 8/10 (Steve Fletcher). One bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 9/10 (A. Cangas, A. Garrote, Á. Sánchez and E. del Viejo).
- Glossy Ibis: at Santa Amalia (Badajoz): four birds on 3/10 (John Muddeman) and 6/10 (Á. Sánchez). One bird at El Batán ricefields (Cáceres) on 13/10 (J. Prieta). One bird at Torviscal ricefields (Badajoz) on 22/10 (J. P. Prieto).
- Spoonbill: 50 birds at El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 6/10 (R. Parra).
- Night Heron: 24 birds at Mérida (Badajoz) on 10/10 (Á. Sánchez).
- Squacco Heron: present at El Batán ricefield (Cáceres) from 5/10 to 22/10 peaking at six birds on 8/10 and 15/10 (J. Prieta). One juvenile at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 6/10 (Á. Sánchez). One bird at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 12/10 (Manuel García del Rey and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Casas de Belvís (Cáceres) on 15/10 (Javier Briz). One bird at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) on 29/10 (J. P. Prieto).
- Great White Egret: 15 birds at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 7/10 (S. Fletcher). Over 25 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 9/10 (A. Cangas, A. Garrote, Á. Sánchez and E. del Viejo). 29 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 13/10 (S. Mayordomo), the biggest flock ever seen in Extremadura. 16 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 25/10 (A. Cangas, E. del Viejo and J. P. Prieto).
- Little Egret: 147 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 12/10 (José Luis Guisado, M. García del Rey, Pilar Goñi and S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Heron: 83 birds at Reservoir Los Canchales (Badajoz) on 9/10 (A. Cangas, A. Garrote, Á. Sánchez and E. del Viejo).
- White Stork: 1000 birds at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 7/10 (Á. Sánchez).
- Osprey: one bird at River Tiétar (Cáceres) on 19/10 (José María Cano).
- Goshawk: one bird at Arrolobos, Hurdes (Cáceres), on 4/10 (Alberto Pacheco) and one female at Pasarón de la Vera (Cáceres) on 19/10 (Pedro Gómez).
- Merlin: one bird at Trujillo (Cáceres) on 8/10 (J. Muddeman). On 20/10, one bird at Riolobos (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo) and another at Torviscal (Badajoz) (J. P. Prieto). On 30/10, one female or juvenile at El Gordo (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo) and another bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) (Á. Sánchez).
- Little Bustard: 250 birds at one alfalfa field at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 6/10 (Fernando Yuste) and 120 birds at Zorita (Cáceres) on 31/10 (Martin Kelsey).
- Oystercatcher: one bird in flight over Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) and then on the ground at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 12/10 (J. L. Guisado, M. García del Rey, P. Goñi and S. Mayordomo).
- Avocet: One bird at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 7/10 (J. Muddeman and S. Fletcher).
- Grey Plover: one bird at Paredón Reservoir, Campanario (Badajoz), on 11/10 (José Luis Pérez Chiscano and J. P. Prieto).
- Kentish Plover: at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz): 62 birds on 7/10 (S. Fletcher), 6 on 28/10 and 15 on 31/10 (M. Kelsey). 14 birds at Puebla de Alcollarín ricefields (Badajoz) on 29/10 (J. P. Prieto).
- Snipe: 1000 birds at Santa Amalia ricefields (Badajoz) on 6/10 (Á. Sánchez).
- Spotted Redshank: Several at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 6/10 (Á. Sánchez). 47 birds at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 7/10 (S. Fletcher). Present at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 8/10 (Á. Sánchez). At Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres): two birds on 16/10 (S. Langlois) and 22/10 (Eva Palacios, Francis Martín and Miguel Ángel Muñoz), 9 birds on 28/10 and one on 30/10 (S. Mayordomo). 23 birds at ricefields de Torviscal (Badajoz) on 22/10 (J. P. Prieto).
- Wood Sandpiper: at Ahigal Reservoir (Cáceres): two birds on 7/10 (A. Pacheco). 19 birds at Torviscal ricefields on 20/10 and one at Puebla de Alcollarín on 29/10 (J. P. Prieto). 15 at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 31/10 (M. Kelsey).
- Buff-Breasted Sandpiper: Second record for Extremadura: one bird at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 5/10 (J. Prieta).
- Curlew Sandpiper: at Reservoir Ahigal (Cáceres): three birds on 7/10 (A. Pacheco). Four birds at Puebla de Alcollarín (Badajoz) on 29/10 (J. P. Prieto). Two at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 30/10. One bird at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 31/10 (M. Kelsey).
- White-Rumped Sandpiper: First record for Extremadura: One bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 19/10 (F. Prieto) and on 20/10 (Á. Sánchez, Á. L. Sánchez and F, Prieto) and 22/10 (A. Cangas, Á. Sánchez, E. del Viejo and J. C. Paniagua).
- Pectoral Sandpiper: One juvenile at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 21/10 (M. Rouco and S. Mayordomo), 22/10 (A. Cangas, Á. Sánchez, E. del Viejo and F. Prieto) and 29/10 (Lorenzo Alcántara).
- Temminck's Stint: one bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 22/10 (A. Cangas, Á. Sánchez, E. del Viejo and J. C. Paniagua) and 29/10 (L. Alcántara).
- Black-Headed Gull: 500 birds at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 7/10 (Á. Sánchez).
- Yellow-Legged Gull: one adult at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 30/10 (S. Mayordomo).
- Little Tern: one bird at Mérida (Badajoz) on 3/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Wryneck: At Plasencia (Cáceres): one bird on 2/10 and 22/10 (J. Prieta). One bird at Torrecillas de la Tiesa (Cáceres) on 5/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Chough: ten birds at Ahillones (Badajoz) on 13/10 (Antonio Núñez).
- Carrion Crow: two birds at Riolobos ricefield (Cáceres) on 22/10 (C. Clemente).
- Bluethroat: At El Batán ricefield (Cáceres): one female on 8/10 (J. Prieta), one male on 15/10 (E. Palacios and M. Á. Muñoz) and one bird on 22/10 (E. Palacios, F. Martín and M. Á. Muñoz). Two males at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 12/10 (J. L. Guisado, M. García del Rey, P. Goñi and S. Mayordomo). One male at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 16/10 (S. Langlois). One male at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 31/10 (S. Mayordomo).

Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria). El Batán, Cáceres, 21.10.11. Eva Palacios.

FIRST WINTER VISITORS
- Tufted Duck: 10 birds, 8 drakes and 2 females, at Charca de Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (Cáceres), on 30/10 (S. Mayordomo).
- Crane: two birds in the central zone (Badajoz) on 6/10, 24 on the following day, including one Estonia-ringed bird, and 8805 on 21/10 (Manuel Gómez Calzado and Miguel Gómez Guarín). Five at Palazuelo (Badajoz) on 7/10 (J. Muddeman and S. Fletcher). Nine at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) on 8/10 (Charo Casado and Mario Arcas). Ten birds at El Borbollón Reservoir (Cáceres) on 9/10 (Goyo Naharro).
- Golden Plover: one bird at Batán on 21/10 (E. Palacios and M. Á. Muñoz).
- Stock Dove: 121 birds on fallowfields at Riolobos (Cáceres) on 20/10 (S. Mayordomo).
- Skylark: two birds at La Aldea del Obispo (Cáceres) on 2/10 (J. Muddeman), one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 9/10 (F. Yuste) and five birds at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 10/10 (E. Palacios, M. García del Rey and S. Mayordomo).
- Chiffchaff: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 3/10 (J. Muddeman). Several at Casas del Castañar (Cáceres) on 6/10 and a big fall at Piornal (Cáceres) on 13/10 (J. Prieta).
- Goldcrest: two birds at Piornal (Cáceres) on 16/10 (J. Prieta).
- Starling: three birds at Plasencia (Cáceres) on 22/10 (J. Prieta) and another three at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 31/10 (S. Mayordomo).
- Song Thrush: two birds at Valdecañas de Tajo (Cáceres) on 6/10 (J. Muddeman). Two birds at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 8/10 and one at Piornal (Cáceres) on 13/10 (J. Prieta).
- Redwing: one bird at Plasencia (Cáceres) on 22/10 (J. Prieta).
- Dunnock: two birds at la Portilla del Tiétar, Monfragüe (Cáceres), on 4/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Water Pipit: several seen on 6/10 at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) (Á. Sánchez) and eight at Jerte Reservoir (Cáceres) (J. Prieta). One bird at Palazuelo (Badajoz) on 7/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Bullfinch: one male at Serradilla (Cáceres) on 15/10 (Alfredo Gómez) and one bird at Villanueva de la Vera on 30/10 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).
- Siskin: Several birds at river Jerte, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 25/10 (Ricardo Montero).
- Reed Bunting: two birds at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 31/10 (S. Mayordomo).

Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava flava). Ángel Sánchez.

LINGERING SUMMER VISITORS
- Purple Heron: one adult at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 12/10 (J. L. Guisado, M. García del Rey, P. Goñi and S. Mayordomo).
- Short-Toed Eagle: one bird at Almaraz on 8/10 (J. Muddeman) and another at Esparragalejo on 12/10 (Á. Sánchez).
- Egyptian Vulture: one juvenile at Monfragüe (Cáceres) on 1/10 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). One juvenile and one adult at La Aldea del Obispo (Cáceres) on 2/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Montagu's Harrier: one juvenile at Riolobos (Cáceres) on 20/10 (S. Mayordomo) and one male adult at El Batán ricefield (Cáceres) on 22/10 (E. Palacios, F. Martín and M. Á. Muñoz).
- Hobby: three birds at Puerto de Esperabán, Pinofranqueado (Cáceres), on 5/10 (A. Pacheco) and one bird at Palazuelo (Badajoz) on 7/10 (S. Fletcher).
- Lesser Kestrel: six birds at Las Canteras, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 2/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Collared Pratincole: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 6/10 (F. Yuste).
- Whiskered Tern: one bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 21/10 (Á. Sánchez, M. Rouco and S. Mayordomo) and 22/10 (A. Cangas, Á. Sánchez, E. del Viejo, F. Prieto and J. C. Paniagua).
- Scops Owl: one bird at Plasencia on 06/10/11 (J. Prieta).
- Pallid Swift: three at Piornal (Cáceres) on 6/10 (J. Prieta), one bird at Montehermoso (Cáceres) on 21/10 (César Clemente), one bird found dead on Calle del Sol de Plasencia (Cáceres) on 22/10 (María José Escalante) and another bird at Plasencia (Cáceres) on 23/10 (J. Prieta).
- White-Rumped Swift: two birds still entering a nest at Monfragüe (Cáceres) on 19/10 to 22/10 (M. Kelsey).
- Nightjar: six birds at Puerto de Esperabán, Pinofranqueado (Cáceres), on 5/10 (A. Pacheco).
- Red-Necked Nightjar: two birds at Trujillo (Cáceres) on 1/10 (J. Muddeman).
- House Martin: 3 birds at Badajoz on 19/10 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Sand Martin: 3 birds at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 6/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Short-Toed Lark: 4 birds at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 3/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Tree Pipit: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 3/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Tawny Pipit: en Trujillo (Cáceres): two birds on 3/10, one on 7/10 and five on 5/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Willow Warbler: on 20/10: one bird at Batán (Cáceres) two at Galisteo (Cáceres) (J. Prieta). Present at Esparragalejo on 22/10 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Savi's Warbler: one bird at Reservoir Arrocampo (Cáceres) on 1/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Sedge Warbler: one bird at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 15/10 (J. Prieta).
- Reed Warbler: three birds at Arrocampo Reservoir (Cáceres) on 6/10 (J. Muddeman) and two at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 15/10 (J. Prieta).
- Great Reed Warbler: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 3/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Melodious Warbler: one bird at Torrecillas de la Tiesa (Cáceres) on 5/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Garden Warbler: one bird at Monroy (Cáceres) on 2/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Whitethroat: one bird at Trujillo (Cáceres) on 2/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Spotted Flycatcher: one bird at Monfragüe (Cáceres) on 4/10 and another at Trujillo on 5/10 (J. Muddeman).
- Pied Flycatcher: one bird at Plasencia (Cáceres) on 25/10 (R. Montero).
- Redstart: one bird at Plasencia (Cáceres) on 25/10 (R. Montero).
- Whinchat: one bird at Batán (Cáceres) on 20/10 (J. Prieta) and another at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 22/10 (C. Clemente).
- Yellow Wagtail: Subspecies M.f.flavissima: 2 males at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 5/10 (J. Prieta). Hundreds in Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 7/10 (S. Fletcher). One bird at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 15/10 (J. Prieta) and another at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 16/10 (S. Mayordomo).

SEPTEMBER 2011: Notable bird sightings in Extremadura

Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). Casatejada, Cáceres. Sergio Mayordomo.

A list of the most notable September records sent to the GOCE birdwatching forum. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo.

- Egyptian Goose: One bird still at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres), seen on 02/09 (Sergio Mayordomo), 10/09 (Eva Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 16/09 (S. Mayordomo). Three birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 19 and 20/09 (Francisco Lopo).
- Shelduck: 5 adults and 11 young birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Ruddy Shelduck: 10 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 05/09 (Elvira del Viejo).
- Garganey: one female or young bird at Laguna Grande de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 22/09 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez).
- Red Crested Pochard: one female at Laguna Grande de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 18/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One eclipse drake at El Manantío, Aldea del Cano (Cáceres), on 25/09, 27/09 (Manolo Iglesias) and 29/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Ferruginous Duck: one drake at El Manantío, Aldea del Cano (Cáceres), on 27/09 (M. Iglesias) and 29/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Crested Grebe: Flocks: 153 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Ángel Sánchez), 117 birds at Valuengo Reservoir (Badajoz) on 14/09 (Antonio Núñez), 300 birds at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/09 (Alberto Pacheco) and 124 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (César Clemente, Javier Mahíllo, Javier Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Necked Grebe: two birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez). One bird at Ventaquemada Reservoir, Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres), on 21/09 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Flamingo: one young bird at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). Two at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 09/09 (E. del Viejo) and three on 24/09 (Á. Sánchez, Domingo Rivera and Joaquín Fernández). At Charca de Torrealba, Torremocha (Cáceres): three birds on 26/09 and one on 30/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Glossy Ibis: at Santa Amalia (Badajoz): one bird on 7/09 and 8/09 (Fernando Yuste), three on 14, 16 and 25/09 (F. Yuste, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and five on 30/09 (F. Yuste). One bird at Ayuela River, Casas de Don Antonio (Cáceres), on 29/09 (Juan Carlos Salgado and Mercedes Rodríguez).
- Spoonbill: Flocks: 30 birds at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 02/09 (S. Mayordomo); at Reservoir Los Canchales (Badajoz): 86 birds on 05/09 (A. Núñez), 80 birds on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Lopo, Juan Carlos Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and 60 birds on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo); 31 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 8/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo); 80 birds at El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 11/09 (Rafael Parra); 44 birds at Laguna Grande de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 15/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 42 birds at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Squacco Heron: one bird at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 05/09 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 11/09 (E. Palacios, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo). At Santa Amalia (Badajoz): one on 21/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 30/09 (F. Yuste). One bird at El Batán ricefield (Cáceres) on 29/09 (J. Prieta).
- Cattle Egret: Roost count: 4562 birds at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 26/09 (J. Prieta).
- Great White Egret: 17 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Little Egret: Flocks: 95 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez) and 150 birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Purple Heron: 4 young birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez). One young bird at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 15/09 (J. Prieta). One adult and one young bird at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/09 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at River Aljucén, PN Cornalvo (Badajoz), on 19/09 (M. Iglesias). One young bird at Galisteo ricefields (Cáceres) on 25/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Heron: Flocks: 151 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez); 80 birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 254 birds at Portaje Reservoir on 16/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- White Stork: 1500 birds at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) on 17/09 (Á. Sánchez).
- Black Stork: two flocks of 8 and 38 birds near Trujillo (Cáceres) on 9/09 (Jesús Porras). Air count: on 23/09, 8 birds at River Aljucén (Á. Fernández) and 82 birds counted on 24/09: 15 at River Tiétar (Cáceres) (J. Mahíllo), 11 at Guadarroyo Stream (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo) and 45 birds at River Guadiana (Badajoz) (C. Clemente).
- Osprey: at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres): one bird on 10/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 16/09 (S. Mayordomo). At Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres): one bird on 16/09 and 3 birds on 20/09 (A. Pacheco). At Reservoir Ahigal (Cáceres): one Scottish-ringed bird on 19/09 (A. Pacheco) and 21/09 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Torrejoncillo (Cáceres) on 20/09 (Raúl Guzmán). One bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Spanish Imperial Eagle: One young bird at Riomalo de Abajo, Las Hurdes (Cáceres), on 28/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Goshawk: One bird at Cambroncino (Cáceres) on 13/09, another at la Sierra de Tentudía (Badajoz) on 17/09 and another at Riomalo de Abajo (Cáceres) on 28/09 (A. Pacheco).
-Montagu's Harrier: Dark phase birds: one young bird at El Gordo (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo), one young bird at Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 13/09 (J. Prieta), one bird at Trujillo (Cáceres) on 14/09 (J. Porras) and another at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Peregrine Falcon: one bird at Tentudía (Badajoz) on 17/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Hobby: one bird at Majadas (Cáceres) on 14/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Lesser Kestrel: on 19/09 one bird seen at Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres) (J. Briz), over 20 at La Contienda, Villanueva del Fresno (Badajoz), (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 4 at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), (M. Kelsey). One bird going to roost at Iglesia at Torre de Miguel Sesmero (Badajoz) on 22/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Crane: Summering birds: one bird still at Gabriel and Galán Reservoir (Cáceres) on 2/09 (A. Pacheco) and two at Monroy (Cáceres) on 14/09 (there since June). Two birds still at Borbollón Reservoir (Cáceres) on 30/09 (Goyo Naharro), one possibly since April and the other was freed from a wildlife refuge centre.
- Avocet: 13 birds at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 02/09 (S. Mayordomo) and one at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz) on 28/09 (Martin Kelsey).
- Kentish Plover: At Santa Amalia (Badajoz): one bird on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Yuste, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and three on 14/09 (F. Yuste). Two birds at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Three birds at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Badajoz) on 28/09 (M. Kelsey).

- Bar Tailed Godwit: one young bird at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) from 06/09 to 15/09 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Kelsey and S. Mayordomo, Photo attached).
- Spotted Redshank: at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres): one bird on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo) and 8/09 (M. Kelsey). Present at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), from 06/09 to 27/09 peaking at 16 (Emilio Pérez-Balsalobre, E. Palacios, J. Prieta, Manuel García del Rey, Miguel Sánchez and S. Mayordomo). At Santa Amalia (Badajoz): two birds on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Yuste, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and 12 on 16/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Cáceres-Badajoz): 30 birds on 28/09 and 50 on 30/09 (M. Kelsey). Two birds at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 29/09 (J. Prieta). Three at Salor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 30/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Marsh Sandpiper: one bird at Los Arenales, Cáceres (Cáceres), on 28/09 (S.Mayordomo).
- Wood Sandpiper: At Santa Amalia (Badajoz): 24 birds on 04/09 (F. Yuste), 2 birds on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Yuste, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and on 14/09 (F. Yuste), 15 birds on 16/09 and one on 21/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Present at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres) from 06/09 to 21/09 peaking at 2 (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, E. Palacios, M. García del Rey, M. Sánchez and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 13/09 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at Ahigal Reservoir (Cáceres) on 27/09 (A. Pacheco). Four at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo ricefields (Badajoz) on 28/09 (M. Kelsey).
- Ruff: Flocks: 60 birds at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 08/09 (F. Yuste) and 120 birds at Campo Lugar-Palazuelo (Badajoz) on 28/09 (M. Kelsey).
- Sanderling: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 08/09 (F. Yuste).
- Turnstone: one young bird at Valdesalor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 09/09 (Carlos Fernández) and one bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Curlew Sandpiper: one bird at Valdesalor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 09/09 (C. Fernández), 18/09, 19/09 and 20/09 (S. Mayordomo) and 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One young bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 11/09 (E. Palacios, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 14/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Temminck's Stint: one bird at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo) and 8/09 (M. Kelsey). Three at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 11/09 (E. Palacios, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Laguna del Casar de Cáceres (Cáceres) on 23/09 (Antonio Ceballos, Attached Photo).
- Cream Coloured Courser: one bird at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 22/09 (Raymon De Smet and Sallaets Gaston).
- Collared Pratincole: Flocks at Santa Amalia: 164 birds on 04/09, 270 birds on 08/09 (F. Yuste), 230 birds on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Yuste, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo), 132 birds on 14/09 (F. Yuste) and 170 birds on 16/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Black-Headed Gull: Flocks: 615 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 and 800 birds at Mérida landfill site(Badajoz) on 17/09 (Á. Sánchez).
- Yellow-Legged Gull: two birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez). Six birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). One adult at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 14/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One second-year bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Lesser Black-Backed Gull: Flocks: 3850 at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 and 2000 at Mérida landfill site (Badajoz) (Á. Sánchez).
- Black Tern: one bird at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 02/09 (S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez). On 24/09, two birds at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) and two at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Whiskered Tern: 71 birds at Alange Reservoir (Badajoz) on 06/09 (Á. Sánchez). One bird at Charca de Esparragalejo (Badajoz) on 11/09 (E. palacios, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo) and 24/09 (C. Clemente, J. Mahíllo, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Long Eared Owl: one bird singing at Casatejada (Cáceres) on 19/09 (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, M. García del Rey, M. Sánchez and S. Mayordomo).
- Wryneck: one bird at Ahigal (Cáceres) on 7/09 and another at Portaje (Cáceres) on 16/09 (S. Mayordomo). On 18/09, one bird at Belvís de Monroy (Cáceres) (Javier Briz) and another at Valdesalor (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo). On 21/09, two at Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres) and one at Oliva de Plasencia (Cáceres) (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Sierra de San Pedro (Badajoz) on 25/09 (José Gordillo). One bird at Plasencia on 27/09 and 29/09 (Ricardo Montero).
- Iberian Chiffchaff: one bird at Valdesalor (Cáceres) on 18/09 and 19/09 (S. Mayordomo) and another at Ahigal (Cáceres) on 21/09 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Bluethroat: one bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 11/09 (E. Palacios, F. Yuste, J. C. Paniagua and S. Mayordomo). One male at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/09 and two males at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 25/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Redstart: one male at El Gordo (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Zorita (Cáceres) on 16/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One male at Torrequemada (Cáceres) on 19/09 (S. Mayordomo). One female at Guijo de Granadilla (Cáceres) on 21/09 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 23/09 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). One bird at Río Ardila (Badajoz) on 24/09 (A. Núñez). Three at Riomalo de Abajo (Cáceres) on 28/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Tree Pipit: two birds on 13/09 and four on 28/09 at Casas del Castañar (Cáceres) (J. Prieta). One bird at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 16/09, and on 20/09 one at Botoa (Badajoz) and another at Alburquerque (Badajoz) (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Tawny Pipit: four birds at San Vicente de Alcántara (Badajoz) on 05/09 (J. Gordillo). Nine at El Gordo (Cáceres) on 08/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). Three at Llanos de Cáceres on 13/09, at Hinojal one on 15/09 and 16/09, and another at Sierra de Fuentes (Cáceres) on 17/09 (S. Mayordomo). Two birds at El Canito (Badajoz) on 18/09 (J. Gordillo). On 19/09, two at Torrequemada (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo), one at Serrejón (Cáceres) (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, M. García del Rey, M. Sánchez and S. Mayordomo), four at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), (M. Kelsey), two at Villanueva del Fresno (Badajoz) (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and two at Ahigal (Cáceres) (A. Pacheco). At Campanario (Badajoz): five birds on 21/09 and three on 28/09 (José Luis Pérez-Chiscano and Juan Pablo Prieto). Six birds at Cáceres (Cáceres) on 22/09 (S. Mayordomo). At Trujillo: one bird on 23/09 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo) and several on 24/09 (M. Kelsey). At Torreorgaz (Cáceres): six birds on 26/09 and three on 28/09, and another two at Torremocha (Cáceres) on 26/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Yellow Wagtail: M. f. Flavissima subsp.: one male at Laguna de los Gañanes, Guijo de Coria (Cáceres), on 13/09 (J. Prieta); several at Ahigal Reservoir (Cáceres) on 27/09 (A. Pacheco) and two at Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 29/09 (J. Prieta). M. f. Thunbergii subsp.: one male at Santa Amalia (Badajoz) on 21/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Flock: over 2000 birds at Badajoz (Badajoz) on 11/09/11 (Gabriel Silva).
- Waxbill: New breeding site: at Ribera de los Limonetes-Nogales, Torre de Miguel Sesmero (Badajoz) nine birds were seen on 15/09; seven, one carrying nesting material, on 18/09 and three, one with nesting material, on 20/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-crowned Bishop: at Puente de Palmas, River Guadiana, Badajoz (Badajoz); 12 birds on 18/09 and 20 on 24/09 (J. C. Paniagua).

FIRST WINTER VISITORS
- Greylag Goose: seven birds at Charca de Torrealba, Torremocha (Cáceres), on 30/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Widgeon: three eclipse drakes and two females at Laguna de Galisteo (Cáceres) on 26/09 (J. Prieta) and two pairs at Ahigal Reservoir (Cáceres) on 27/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Pintail: on 19/09 six birds at Ahigal Reservoir (Cáceres) (A. Pacheco) and five at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres) (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, M. García del Rey, M. Sánchez and S. Mayordomo).
- Hen Harrier: one bird at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 24/09 (M. Kelsey).
- Merlin: one bird at Belén, Trujillo (Cáceres), on 19/09 (M. Kelsey).
- Firecrest: one bird at River Jerte, Casas del Castañar (Cáceres), on 23/09 (J. Prieta).
- Meadow Pipit: three birds at Jerte Reservoir, Casas del Castañar (Cáceres), on 28/09 (J. Prieta).

LINGERING SUMMER VISITORS
- Black Kite: two birds at Salor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 25/09 (C. Fernández).
- Honey Buzzard: one bird at Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 10/09 (S. Mayordomo) and another at Monfragüe on 23/09 (M. Kelsey).
- Nightjar: two birds at Portaje (Cáceres) on 10/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and one singing at Toril (Cáceres) on 30/09 (M. García del Rey).
- Bee-eater: flock flying over Piornal (Cáceres) on 15/09 (J. Prieta).
- Swallow: two birds at Torrequemada (Cáceres) on 30/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Golden Oriole: one bird at Toril (Cáceres) on 11/09 (J. Porras) and two at Gargüera on 01/09 (J. Gayo).
- Woodchat Shrike: two young birds at Zorita (Cáceres) on 16/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and another two at Valdesalor (Cáceres) on 18/09 (S. Mayordomo).
- Bonelli's Warbler: one bird at Riomalo de Abajo (Cáceres) on 28/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Rock Thrush: two pairs at El Gasco, Las Hurdes (Cáceres), on 24/09 (A. Pacheco).
- Black-Eared Wheatear: several birds at Mohedas de Granadilla on 16/09 (A. Pacheco).

AUGUST 2011: Notable bird sightings in Extremadura

Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), female. By José Gordillo.

A list of the most notable August records sent to the GOCE birdwatching forum. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo.

- Egyptian Goose: 1 bird at Portaje reservoir(Cáceres) on 11/08 (Eva Palacios and Sergio Mayordomo) and 22/08 (S. Mayordomo). 6 birds at Sierra Brava reservoir(Cáceres) on 26/08 (Ángel Luis Sánchez and B. Cienfuegos).
- Garganey: 1 female at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres)on 02/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 2 on 04/08 (Emilio Pérez-Balsalobre and M. García del Rey).
- Little Grebe: 395 birds on Brozas pond (Cáceres) on 17/08 (Carlos Fernández).
- Great Crested Grebe: 1 leucistic bird at Esparragalejo pond Badajoz) on 22/08 (Ángel Sánchez).
- Greater Flamingo: 1 adult at Arrocampo reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (Javier Prieta)
- Glossy Ibis: 1 lame bird still at Cerro Alto, Saucedilla (Cáceres) on
06/08 (Manuel García del Rey), 17/08 (Hugo Sánchez), 28/08 (Jaime Collado) and
30/08 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco).
- Spoonbill: Flocks at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres): 57 on 02/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo), 45 on 07/08 (M. García del Rey), 58 on 09/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 16/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), 113 on 20/08, biggest flock ever recorded in the province of Cáceres (César Clemente and Javier Mahíllo), 63 on 21/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 61 on 25/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo) 33 birds at Portaje reservoir(Cáceres) on 11/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). 70 at Los Canchales reservoir (Badajoz) on 13/08 (Francisco Lopo). Thirty seven birds at El Ancho, Arroyo de la Luz (Cáceres), on 18/08 (Carlos Fernández) and 61 on 28/08 (S. Mayordomo).
- Squacco Heron: 1 bird at Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz) on 08/08 and another
at Galisteo lake(Cáceres) on 29/08 (J. Prieta).
- Purple Heron: 1 adult at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), and 1 juvenile on 05/08 (Juan Carlos Paniagua, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo), plus 1 on 13/08 (S. Mayordomo), 21/08 (C. Clemente) and 31/08 (S. Mayordomo). Another bird at Portaje reservoir(Cáceres) on 05/08 and 22/08 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at Arroyo Valdesegura, Jarilla (Cáceres), on 07/08 (S. Mayordomo). One bird
at Valdeobispo lake(Cáceres) on 08/08 (C. Clemente). One bird at Santa Amalia rice fields (Badajoz) on 27/08 (Fernando Yuste).
- Black Stork: 18 at River Matachel (Badajoz) on 31/08 (Roberto Sánchez).
- Osprey: 1 bird at Portaje reservoir(Cáceres) on 22/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 2 at Arrocampo reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (J. Prieta).
- Rüppell's Vulture: 1 subadult at Serradilla (Cáceres)on 05/08 (David Álvarez,
Ismael Izquierdo and Iván Álvarez).
- Spanish Imperial Eagle: 1 adult at Sierra de Santa Bárbara, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 17/08 (Julián Martín Garde).
- Montagu's Harrier: dark morph birds (melanistic): 1 juvenile at Guijo de
Coria (Cáceres) on 04/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo), 1 at Sierra de Fuentes
(Cáceres) on 15/08 and another at Torrequemada (Cáceres) on 27/08 (S. Mayordomo).
- Lesser Kestrel: 368 birds counted at a roost in La Vera on 03/08 and
483 on 24/08 (J. Prieta) and an estimated 1000 birds in mid August(Pedro Gómez). At least 2950 birds at a roost in central Badajoz and an estimate of 3500-4000 on 30/08 (Á. Sánchez and 15 collaborators of DEMA and Junta de Extremadura).
- Crane: 1 bird still at Gabriel and Galán reservoir(Cáceres) on 01/08 (A. Pacheco).
- Purple Swamphen: 1 bird at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 02/08 (E.
Palacios, J. Briz, S. Mayordomo and V. Risco).
- Kentish Plover: 2 birds at Santa Amalia rice fields(Badajoz) on 28/08 (Fernando Yuste).
- Spotted Redshank: present all month at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), peaking at 15 birds on 26/08 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). 3 birds at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 12/08 and 2 at Ayuela reservoir, Casas de Don Antonio (Cáceres), on 19/08 (C. Fernández). 2 birds at Talaván reservoir (Cáceres) on 21/08 (S. Mayordomo). Another 2 at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (C. Fernández). 1 bird at Laguna Grande de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 31/08 (J. C. Paniagua).

Black-Necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), winter plumage, Esparragalejo (Badajoz), 22.08.11 (by Ángel Sánchez).

- Wood Sandpiper: present all month at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), peaking at 8 birds on 16/08 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Two juveniles at Cerro Alto, Saucedilla (Cáceres), on 06/08 (M. García del Rey) and 1 on 29/08 (E. Palacios and Miguel Ángel Muñoz). One bird at Galisteo lake on 07/08 and 2 on 20/08 (S. Mayordomo). One bird at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) 19/08 (C. Fernández and S. Mayordomo) and 27/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 5 birds on 28/08 (Steve Fletcher). Three birds at Ayuela reservoir, Casas de Don Antonio (Cáceres), on 19/08 (C. Fernández). In the ricefields of Galisteo a maximum of 10 birds on 26/08 (S. Mayordomo). Two birds at Esparragalejo pond(Badajoz) on 21/08 (Á. L. Sánchez). Seven birds at Santa Amalia rice fields(Badajoz) on 31/08 (F. Yuste).
- Curlew Sandpiper: 2 birds at Lagunas de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 02/08
(Antonio Núñez). One bird at Talaván reservoir(Cáceres) on 14/08 (S. Mayordomo). Six birds at Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz) on 21/08 (Á. L. Sánchez). Three birds at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 25/08 (C. Fernández), 2 on 27/08 and 1 on
28/08 (S. Mayordomo).
- Temminck's Stint: 1 bird at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 28/08 (S. Fletcher).
- Yellow-Legged Gull: 42 birds Valdecañas reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (J. Prieta).
- Whiskered Tern: 2 birds at Esparragalejo pond(Badajoz) on 21/08 (Á. L. Sánchez).
- Nightjar: 1 bird churring at Malpartida de Plasencia (Cáceres) on 09/08 (Godfried Schreur).
- Red-Backed Shrike: 7 juvs seen at Puerto de Tornavacas (Cáceres-Ávila), 3 on the Cáceres side, on 19/08 (B. Molina and J. Prieta) and 3 juvs on the Cáceres side on 30/08 (J. Prieta).
- Raven: roost with 300 birds at Tentudía (Badajoz) on 21/08 (A. Pacheco).
- Sand Martin: over 6000 birds at Puente de Palmas, Badajoz, on 30/08 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Iberian Chiffchaff: 1 bird at River Jerte, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 28/08 (J.
Prieta).
- Savi's Warbler: 1 bird at Arroyo Rivillas, Badajoz, on 30/08 (J. C. Paniagua).
- Sedge Warbler: 1 bird at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 13/08 and 31/08 (S. Mayordomo).
- Yellow Wagtail: 90 birds at Galisteo lake(Cáceres) on 23/08, including the subspecies M. f. thunbergii (S. Mayordomo).

FIRST POST-BREEDING DISPERSAL RECORDS
- Pochard: 1 at Gabriel and Galán reservoir(Cáceres) on 01/08 (A.Pacheco). 6 birds at Aldea del Cano pond(Cáceres) on 12/08 (C. Fernández). 6 birds at Arrocampo reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (J. Prieta).
- Black-Necked Grebe: 1 bird at Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz) on 22/08
(Á. Sánchez) and 2 at Valdecañas reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (J. Prieta).
- Avocet: 7 birds at Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz) on 08/08 (Á. L.Sánchez). One bird at Salor reservoir (Cáceres), on 12/08 and 10 on 25/08 (C. Fernández). 18 birds at Ayuela reservoir (Cáceres) on 19/08 (C. Fernández). One bird at Valdecañas reservoir (Cáceres) on 23/08 (J. Prieta).

Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), summer plumage, Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz), 23-08-11 (by Ángel Sánchez).

- Grey Plover: One bird at Esparragalejo pond(Badajoz) on 23/08 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez) and another at la Laguna Grande de La Albuera (Badajoz) on 31/08
(J. C. Paniagua).
- Curlew: 2 birds at Valdecañas reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/08 (J.Prieta).
- Black Tern: 2 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 21/08 and 1
bird at Portaje reservoir(Cáceres) on 22/08 (S. Mayordomo). 4 birds at La Haba pond (Badajoz) on 28/08 (Juan Pablo Prieto).
- Wryneck: 1 bird at Tornavacas (Cáceres) on 19/08 (Blas Molina and J. Prieta).
- Garden Warbler: 2 birds at Las Mestas (Cáceres) on 15/08 (Francis Martín)
and another 2 at Tentudía (Badajoz) on 21/08 (A. Pacheco).
- Pied Flycatcher: 3 birds at Piornal (Cáceres), on 10/08 and 5 on 17/08 (J.
Prieta). One bird at Tornavacas (Cáceres) on 19/08 (B. Molina and J. Prieta). First seen in low-lying areas on 27/08 at Plasencia (J. Prieta) and at Casas de Belvís on 29/08 (J. Briz).
- Bluethroat: 1 female at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 31/08 (S. Mayordomo).
- Redstart: 1 young male on 13/08 at Mirandilla (Badajoz) (José Ledo). One male at Vicente de Alcántara (Badajoz) on 18/08 and a female on 20/08 (José Gordillo).
- Whinchat: 1 bird at Cáceres on 29/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 3 at Puerto de Tornavacas (Cáceres) on 30/08 (J. Prieta).
- Tree Pipit: 1 bird at Piornal (Cáceres) on 10/08 and several on 17/08 (J.
Prieta).
- Tawny Pipit: 1 bird at Cáceres on 25/08 and 30/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 2 birds at Guijo de Coria (Cáceres) on 29/08 (J. Prieta).

LINGERING SUMMER VISITORS
- Little Tern: 7 juvs and 1 adult at Esparragalejo pond (Badajoz) on
21/08 (Á. L. Sánchez). 2 juvs and 1 adult at Talaván reservoir(Cáceres) on
22/08 and 2 birds at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 25/08 (C. Fernández).
- Gull-Billed Tern: 1 bird at Los Arenales (Cáceres) on 18/08 (C. Fernández),
another at Salor reservoir(Cáceres) on 19/08 (S. Mayordomo) and 1 adult and 1 juv at Esparragalejo pond(Badajoz) on 22/08 (Á. Sánchez).
- Swift: 20 birds at Arrocampo reservoir (Cáceres) on 23/08 (J.Prieta).

JULY 2011: Notable bird sightings in Extremadura

Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris). Photo by Ángel M. Ceballos.

A list of the most interesting records sent to the GOCE forum in July 2011. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo.

- Egyptian Goose: 4 adults and 12 young at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on
28/07 (Ángel Sánchez and Ángel Luis Sánchez).
- Shelduck: 2 adults and 12 young at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07
(Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
-Mandarin Duck: one female in the bathing channel of La Isla, Plasencia (Cáceres), on 17/07 (Javier Prieta).
- Red-Crested Pochard: one female at Galisteo Lake (Cáceres) on 31/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Glossy Ibis: one lame bird still at Cerro Alto, Saucedilla (Cáceres) on 09/07 (Javier Briz and Manuel García del Rey). One bird at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
- Spoonbill: over 70 at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 21/07 (Á. Sánchez). A flock of 30 at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres) on 21/07 (Eva Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 40 on 26/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Squacco Heron: breeding proven at Orellana Reservoir (Badajoz: one pair with 2 chicks on 05/07 (Á. L. Sánchez, B. Cienfuegos, Domingo Rivera, P. J. García and P. Gasco). Fifteen birds including 8 young on ponds around Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 21/07 (Á. Sánchez). One young bird at Charca de La Haba (Badajoz) on 30/07 (José Luis Pérez Chiscano and Juan Pablo Prieto). Eight birds on a pond of Montijo (Badajoz) on 30/07 (Á. Sánchez).
- Purple Heron: one young bird at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/07 and 31/07
(S. Mayordomo). Four birds at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres) on 23/07 (César Clemente and Javier Mahíllo) and on 29/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Osprey: one bird at Los Canchales Reservoir (Badajoz) on 09/07 (A. Cangas and Elvira del Viejo). One bird at River Tiétar, Monfragüe (Cáceres), on 16/07 (María, park guard).
- Marsh Harrier: new breeding site and first in the Alagón catchment area: one pair and one juvenile over Galisteo Lake (Cáceres) on 27/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Hobby: one bird at La Garganta (Cáceres) on 24/07 (Ricardo Montero).
- Crane: one bird at Casas de Hitos (Badajoz) on 03/07 (Martin Kelsey). Two adults at Monroy (Cáceres) on 30/07 (Manu de Hauwae).
- Purple Swamphen: breeding confirmed at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres): 2 adults and 2 large chicks seen on 26/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Avocet: one bird at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
- Kentish Plover: 30 birds including 2 small chicks at Valdecañas Reservoir(Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
- Temminck's Stint: one bird at Portaje Reservoir(Cáceres) on 31/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Lesser Black-Backed Gull: adult in breeding plumage at Valdesalor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 23/07 (S. Mayordomo) and several birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).

Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus). Two adults in the centre together with several Yellow-Legged Gulls of various ages and a Black-Headed Gull. Valdecañas Reservoir, 12.07.11 (Ángel Sánchez).






- Mediterranean Gull: 15 adults seen at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 12/07 (Á. Sánchez, J. A. Guerrero and Manuel Flores) and 2 on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez). This is the biggest group ever recorded in Extremadura.
- Common Tern: 5 birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 12/07 (Á. Sánchez, J. A. Guerrero and M. Flores).
- Whiskered Tern: 2 birds at Portaje Reservoir(Cáceres) on 22/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Reed Warbler: one male singing at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 03/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Western Olivaceous Warbler: 3 birds captured for ringing (one young and 2 adults) at River Guadiana, Badajoz capital, on 18/07 and 19/07 (Antón David Pérez). Could be Extremadura's second breeding record.
- Pied Flycatcher: one male in breeding plumage at Cornalvo National Park(Badajoz) on 09/07 (José Ledo).
- Tawny Pipit: one bird at Puerto de Esperabán, Pinofranqueado (Cáceres), on 24/07 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).

FIRST POST-BREEDING DISPERSAL RECORDS
- Garganey: one female at Galisteo Lake (Cáceres) on 16/07 (Sergio Mayordomo) and 17/07 (J. Prieta). One drake at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 17/07 (J. Prieta).
- Shoveler: one female at Talaván Reservoir (Cáceres) on 16/07 and another at Charco Salado on 26/07 (S.Mayordomo).
- Teal: one female at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 16/07 (S. Mayordomo) and 17/07 (J. Prieta). Four birds at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Ringed Plover: one bird at Valdesalor Reservoir(Cáceres) on 23/07, another at Talaván Reservoir(Cáceres) on 25/07 (S. Mayordomo) and another at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
- Snipe: 4 birds at Galisteo Lake(Cáceres) on 27/07 and 1 bird at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 31/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Redshank: 2 birds on 23/07 at Valdesalor Reservoir (Cáceres) (S. Mayordomo) and 1 at Galisteo Lake(Cáceres) (C. Clemente and J. Mahíllo).
- Spotted Redshank: 1 bird at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 21/07 (E.
Palacios and S. Mayordomo) and 8 birds, 5 in breeding plumage, at the same site on 26/07 (S. Mayordomo). One bird in breeding plumage at Charca de La Haba (Badajoz) on 26/07 (J. L. Pérez Chiscano); still there on 30/07 (J. L. Pérez Chiscano and J. P. Prieto). One bird at Valdesalor Reservoir(Cáceres) on 30/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Wood Sandpiper: 1 bird at Sotillo Reservoir, Monroy (Cáceres), on 17/07 (S. Mayordomo) and another at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 23/07
(C. Clemente and J. Mahíllo).
- Ruff: 1 bird at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez).
- Dunlin: 1 bird at Portaje Reservoir (Cáceres) on 22/07 and 2 at Valdesalor Reservoir (Cáceres) on 23/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Curlew Sandpiper: 15 birds at Valdecañas Reservoir (Cáceres) on 28/07 (Á. Sánchez and Á. L. Sánchez) and 2 at Valdesalor Reservoir(Cáceres) on 29/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Little Stint: several on a Mérida pond on 31/07 (Á. Sánchez).
- Willow Warbler: 1 bird at Cornalvo (Badajoz) on 27/07 (Á. Sánchez, Isa and Jesús).
- Iberian Chiffchaff: 1 bird at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 27/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Bonelli's Warbler: 2 birds at Cornalvo (Cáceres) on 09/07 and 10/07 (J. Ledo) and another 2 at Tentudía (Badajoz) on 14/07 (Alberto Pacheco).
- Sedge Warbler: 2 birds la Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (Cáceres), on 29/07 (S.Mayordomo).
- Whitethroat: 1 bird at Galisteo (Cáceres) on 31/07 (S. Mayordomo).
- Wheatear: 1 bird at Cornalvo (Badajoz) on 27/07 (Á. Sánchez, Isa and Jesús).
- Yellow Wagtail: at least 6 birds at Charco Salado, Casatejada (Cáceres), on 21/07 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).