DECEMBER 2013. Notable observations in Extremadura

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in October 2013. Compiled and illustration (Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey

TRANSLATED BY MARTIN KELSEY

- White-fronted Goose: One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 07/12, 08/12 (Antonia Cangas) and 30/12 (Rosa Cano).

- Egyptian Goose: One at Morante reservoir, Badajoz, on 19/12 (Pablo Herrador).

- Ruddy Shelduck: Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 01/12 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco). Twp at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), (César Clemente, Martin Kelsey and Sergio Mayordomo) and another at Galisteo rice fields and later at El Batán (CC) (Javier Prieta -photo- and Luis Miguel Parejo) on 15/12.

- Common Shelduck: One at Ahigal reservoir (CC) on 03/12 (Alberto Pacheco). Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/12 (J. Briz and V. Risco). One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 08/12 (M. Kelsey) and three present on 15/12 (C. Clemente, M. Kelsey and S. Mayordomo). A pair at Villalba de los Barros reservoir (BA) on 13/02 (José Antonio Leal). One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 14/12 (Antonio Núñez, Jesús Solana and Vanessa de Alba). Two at Tozo reservoir, Torrecillas de la Tiesa (CC), on 17/12 (M. Kelsey).

- Red-crested Pochard: Two males at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 08/12 (M. Kelsey) and a male and two females there on 15/12 (C. Clemente, M. Kelsey and S. Mayordomo). A female at La Atalaya gravel pits, Aldea del Cano (CC), on 15/12 (J. Solana). More than ten amongst 106 other duck on Orellana reservoir (BA) on 20/12 (Juan Antonio Barquero).

- Ferruginous Duck: 10 on the Los Calles pools, Toril (CC), on 09/12 (Antolín Redondo and Javier G. Labrador). Three on the La Atalaya gravel pits, Aldea del Cano (CC) on 15/12 (J. Solana).

- Black-necked Grebe: Two at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 15/12 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

- Squacco Heron: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 09/12 (A. Redondo and J. G. Labrador). Two at Puente Viejo, Badajoz, on 15/12 (Juan Carlos Paniagua -photo, with Little Bittern-) and one there on 27/12 (José Guerra). One at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 17/12 and on 23/12 (Francisco Montaño). One at Quebrada de las Palomeras reservoir, Navalmoral de la Mata (CC), on 22/12 (J. Briz and V. Risco).

- Black Stork: Five at Fresnedillas, Oliva de Plasencia (CC), on 13/12 (Jesús Montero), three on 15/12 (L. M. Parejo) and one there on 22/12 (Chema Diu). This individual was ringed in the Czech Republic as a nestling (W[61JJ]) and regularly winters at this site. One at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 17/12 (F. Montaño). One at Valuebo reservoir (BA), on 29/12 (Adolfo García).

- Glossy Ibis: Six at Santa Amalia (BA) on 02/12 (José Antonio Román) and four on 09/12 (Juan Pablo Prieto and Rafael Serra). Two at Yelbes (BA) on 18/12 (Fernando Yuste). Three at Madrigalejo (CC) on 20/12 (Jesús Porras). 13 at Toconal, Don Benito (BA), on 20/12 (J. A. Leal). One at the Lugar pool, Malpartida de Cáceres (CC), on 23/12 (Manuel Iglesias). One at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 28/12 (S. Mayordomo).

- Spoonbill: One at Valhondo stream, Cáceres on 08/12 (Pablo Ramiro). 14 at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 09/12 (Toribio Álvarez), three there on 14/12 (A. Núñez, J. Solana and V. de Alba), 18 on 16/12 (J. A. Román), six on 20/12 (Francisco Lopo) and 37 there on 21/12 (Elvira del Viejo, F. Lopo and Losé Luis Bautista). One at Vega del Haza, Malpartida de Plasencia (CC), on 09/12 (Raúl Sancho) and on 22/12 (Eva Palacios, Francis Martín and Miguel Ángel Muñoz). One at Villalba de los Barros (BA) on 12/12 (Hugo Gómez-Tejedor). Six in flight over Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 15/12 (SEO-Badajoz). 14 at the Pizarrilla pool, Villanueva del Fresno (BA), on 15/12 and three there on 16/12 (Alfonso Pérez del Barco -photo; This birds was seen at Los Canchales on 21/12-). One at Tozo reservoir, Torrecillas de la Tiesa (CC), on 14/12 (J. Porras) and on 17/12 (M. Kelsey). One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 19/12 (J. Porras). One at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 20/12 (Raúl Granados). Nine at Morante reservoir, Badajoz, on 20/12 (J. L. Bautista) and 20 there on 22/12 (T. Álvarez). One between La Nava de Santiago and Aljucén (BA) on 22/12 (F. Lopo). One at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 23/12 (F. Montaño).

- Greater Flamingo: A juvenile at Santa Amalia (BA) on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto and R. Serra).

- Black Kite: One at Guadiana del Caudillo (BA) on 22/12 (P. Herrador).

- Egyptian Vulture: Four at Portaje (CC) on 07/12 (Manuela Rodríguez). One at La Roca de la Sierra (BA) on 09/12 (T. Álvarez).

- Goshawk: One at Palacio Quemado, Alange (BA), on 02/12 (J. A. Román).

- Osprey: One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 07/12, 08/12 (A. Cangas) and 09/12 (T. Álvarez). One at Rivera de Fresnedosa, between Ceclavín and Acehúche (CC), on 07/12 (M. Rodríguez).

- Common Crane: 82,197 in the Central Zone Zona Centro (BA/CC) on 20/12 (Emilio Peña, F. Yuste, Francisco Borja Maldonado, José Ángel Sánchez, J. A. Román, J. P. Prieto and Manuel Gómez Calzado).

- Avocet: Five on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto and R. Serra), eight there on 15/12 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and 25 on 21/12 (Antonio Calvo).

- Kentish Plover: On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC), one on 01/12 (A. Núñez), 12 on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto and R. Serra) and seven on 15/12 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). 11 at Santa Amalia (BA) on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto y R. Serra). Three at Guadiana del Caudillo (BA) on 22/12 (P. Herrador).

- Dotterel: Five at Castuera (BA) on 06/12 (J. Guerra) and right there on 08/12 (William Haworth -photo-). Six remaining at Hinojal (CC) on 10/12 (J. Porras) and on 20/12 (C. Clemente, J. Porras and S. Mayordomo). 11 at Cabeza del Buey (BA) on 11/12 (J. Guerra and Marc Gálvez).

- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Guadiana del Caudillo (BA) on 22/12 (P. Herrador).

- Jack Snipe: Two on Guadalupejo river, Alía (CC), on 03/12 (Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza). One at El Batán (CC) on 06/12 (S. Mayordomo) and another there on 09/12 (J. Prieta).

- Woodcock: One at Guadalupejo river, Alía (CC), on 04/12 (Jaime Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two at Parque Natural de Cornalvo (BA) on 09/12 (J. Guerra). One photo-trapped at Parque Natural del Tajo Internacional (CC) on 11/12 and on 13/12 (Paco García).

- Curlew: Two at Galisteo (CC) on 15/12 (J. Prieta) and one on 22/12 (S. Mayordomo).

- Spotted Redshank: On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC), ten on 01/12 (A. Núñez), ten on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto and R. Serra) and five on 15/12 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). 20 on the rice fields at Fernando V, Madrigalejo (CC), on 15/12 (M. Kelsey). One at Toconal, Don Benito (BA), on 20/12 (J. A. Leal).

- Lesser Yellowlegs: One at the rice fields at Puebla de Alcollarín, Villar de Rena (BA), on 30/12 (Fergus Crystal, José G. Aparicio, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Wood Sandpiper: Two on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 06/12 (J. P. Prieto and R. Serra) and another on the rice fields of Guadiana del Caudillo (P. Herrador).

- Turnstone: One at Arroyoconejos reservoir, Llerena (BA), on 02/12 (F. Montaño and Joaquín Vázquez).

- Yellow-legged Gull: There at Mérida landfill (BA) on 01/12 (J. Guerra).

- Stock Dove: Three at Fresnedillas. Oliva de Plasencia (CC), on 30/12 (S. Mayordomo).

- Ring-necked Parakeet: One at Plasencia (CC) on 03/12 (Ricardo Montero). Two at Mérida (BA) on 20/12 (Hugo Sánchez).

- Short-eared Owl: One at Valdeherrero, La Roca de la Sierra (BA), on 20/12 (F. Lopo). One at Alvarado, Badajoz, on 23/12 (J. Guerra).

- House Martin: At last three regularly present at Alange (BA) until 15/12 (J. Solana, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Five present in Badajoz city on 26/12 (Atanasio Fernández).

- Pied Wagtail M. a. yarrellii: Four at Moraleja (CC) on 01/12 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and another at Mérida landfill (BA) (J. Guerra). One at Mérida (BA) on 18/12 (F. Lopo). One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 22/12 (S. Mayordomo).

- Ring Ouzel: Two at Hornachos castle (BA) on 29/11 and one at San Bernabé, Don Álvaro (BA), on 23/12 (F. Crystal).

- Goldcrest: One at Sierra del Ladrillar (CC) on 02/12 (A. Pacheco).

- Red Avadavat: Records at Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), three birds: a male, female and possible juvenile in the irrigated land of Valuengo on 07/12 (Juan Carlos Delgado) and six adults at Brovales reservoir on 23/12 (Francisco Montaño -photo, male-).

- Brambling: One at Parque Natural de Cornalvo (BA) on 09/12 (M. Gálvez).

- Common Crossbill: About 15 in the Sierra del Ladrillar (CC) on 02/12 (A. Pacheco).

NOVEMBER 2013. Notable observations in Extremadura

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in November 2013. Compiled and illustration Ttree Sparrow Passer montanus) by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey

- White-fronted Goose: One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 24/11 (Francisco Lopo, Francisco Montaño and Gema Montaño).

- Egyptian Goose: Six at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) (Toribio Álvarez) and one at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA) (Antonio Núñez), on 01/11. Two present on a pool in La Serena (BA) on 09/11 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño). Two at La Isla pool, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), 19/11 (Juan Antonio Barquero). Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 23/11 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois).

- Ruddy Shelduck: Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/11 (Sergio Mayordomo) and on 23/11 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). Two at Borbollón reservoir (CC) on 16/11 (Goyo Naharro). One at Santa Amalia rice fields (BA) on 29/11 (Fernando Yuste).

- Common Shelduck: Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/11 (S. Mayordomo) and one on 10/11 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco). Seven present at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 13/11 (Martin Kelsey) and two on 24/11 (José Guerra, Marc Gálvez, Miquel Ángel López and Núria Tarrasón). Two on the Santa Amalia rice fields (BA) on 22/11 (Ángel Sánchez), three on 23/11 (Á. Sánchez and F. Yuste) and six on 28/11 (Kelly Renwick, Neil Renwick and William Haworth) and on 29/11 (F. Yuste).

- Red-crested Pochard: Five on Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 02/11 (A. Núñez, Eva Palacios, F. Montaño, José Gómez Aparicio, Miguel Ángel Muñoz and Vanessa de Alba) and a male there on 13/11 (Martin Kelsey). A male at Alange reservoir (BA) on 10/11 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez). A male at Moral reservoir, Los Santos de Maimona (BA), on 17/11 (A. Núñez, César Clemente, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, M. Á. Muñoz, Paco Ramírez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).

- Ferruginous Duck: Four at pool of Los Calles, Toril (CC), on 01/11 (E. Palacios -photo- and J. G. Aparicio) and on 08/11 (S. Mayordomo), and five there on 23/11 (Antolín Redondo, Guillermo Rivas and Leandro Rivas). Three at La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), on 10/11 (A. Núñez and V. de Alba) and on 17/11 (Jesús Solana), still present on 25/11 (Alejandro Puerto) and four there on 28/11 (S. Mayordomo). One at Corral Alto pool, Zorita (CC), on 30/11 (Pepe Guisado and Pilar Goñi).

- Northern Bobwhite: Two in stubble at Montijo (BA) on 15/11 (P. Herrador).

- Common Pheasant: A female in maize stubble at Vegas Altas (BA) on 24/11 (M. Á. Muñoz). One calling at Matachel River, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 30/11 (M. Gálvez).

- Black-necked Grebe:  Two at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 10/11 (Antonio Calvo -photo-), on 13/11 and on 22/11 (M. Kelsey), and one there on 24/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Á. López and N. Tarrasón). One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 30/11 (M. Kelsey and S. Mayordomo).

- Squacco Heron: Two in rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 03/11 (S. Mayordomo) and one on 19/11 (C. Clemente). One seen from Puente Viejo in Badajoz on 04/11 and 2 el 17/11 (Juan Carlos Paniagua). One in rice fields at Palazuelo (BA) on 24/11 (M. Á. Muñoz).

- Western Reef Egret: Possible example but a hybrid with Little Egret cannot be ruled-out, at Molino de la Aceña, Don Álvaro (BA), on 19/11 (J. Guerra).

- Black Stork: Four on the Canal de las Dehesas (BA/CC) on 01/11 (José Ángel Sánchez and Luis Salguero), one on 16/11 (A. Calvo), three on 19/11 (J. A. Barquero) and 11 on 22/11 (Á. Sánchez). One at Villar de Plasencia (CC) on 05/11 (Ricardo Montero). Two at Fresnedillas, Oliva de Plasencia (CC) on 11/11 (R. Montero) and four there on 16/11 (Javier Prieta) and also on 24/11 (Jesús Montero). Three at the El Sevillano dam, Puebla de Alcocer (BA), on 12/11 (J. A. Barquero). One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 16/11 (A. Calvo).  One at Jarripa reservoir, Torremocha (CC), on 25/11 (A. Puerto). One at Galisteo (CC) on 27/11 (S. Mayordomo). Two at Dehesa de Solana, Herrera de Alcántara (CC) on 28/11 (Antonio Galán).

- Glossy Ibis: One at Galisteo (CC) on 01/11 (E. Palacios and J. G. Aparicio) and three there on 03/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Four at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 01/11 (E. Palacios and J. G. Aparicio) and on 05/11 (R. Montero). Four in a Cattle Egret roost at Valdeobispo lagoon (CC) on 03/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Five at Santa Amalia (BA) on 15/11 (José Antonio Román), on 24/11 (F. Montaño) and on 28/11 (K. Renwick, N. Renwick and W. Haworth).

- Spoonbill: Nine at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 11/11 (Emilio Costillo), eight on 19/11 (F. Lopo) and six on 24/11 (F. Lopo, F. Montaño and G. Montaño). Two at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 28/11 (S. Mayordomo).

- Greater Flamingo: A juvenile in the Santa Amalia rice fields (BA) on 29/11 (Fernando Yuste).

- Egyptian Vulture: Five over the Viñuelas gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 13/11 (S. Mayordomo).

- Goshawk: One at Vegas Altas (BA) on 01/11 (Juan Pablo Prieto and W. Haworth). One at riverside trail Plasencia (CC) on 17/11 (R. Montero).

- Osprey: One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 01/11 (Toribio Álvarez), on 15/11 (Inmaculada Jerez and José Luis Bautista) and on 24/11 (F. Lopo, F. Montaño and G. Montaño). One at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 01/11 (E. Palacios and J. G. Aparicio). One at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 01/11 (J. Á. Sánchez and L. Salguero) and on 30/11 (M. Kelsey). One at Borbollón reservoir (CC) on 13/11 (Kenet Sánchez and R. Montero). One at Gabriel y Galán reservoir (CC) on 18/11 (J. Montero).

- Red-footed Falcon: A male at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/11 (José Luis Pérez Chiscano).

- Common Crane: The census in the Central Zone (BA/CC) produced a figure of 43,051 birds on 15/11 (Emilio Peña, F. Yuste, Francisco Borja Maldonado, J. A. Román, J. Guerra, J. P. Prieto, Manuel Gómez Calzado, M. Gálvez and W. Haworth).

- Avocet: Five on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 22/11 (M. Kelsey). 14 at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 22/11 (M. Kelsey) and three on 24/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Á. López and N. Tarrasón). Two at La Albuera large lagoon (BA) on 23/11 (Godfried Schreur and Pedro Schreur).

- Kentish Plover: 47 at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/11 (S. Mayordomo). Three at Santa Amalia rice fields (BA) on 09/11 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño) and five on 24/11 (F. Montaño). 11 on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 11/11 (M. Kelsey).

- Dotterel: Four on Hinojal plains (CC) on 09/11 (Chris Mills and R. Montero -photo-) and seven present there for the remainder of the month (Á. Sánchez, Antonio Ceballos, A. Núñez, Carmen Diu, C. Clemente, Chema Diu, D. Langlois, E. Palacios, Francis Martín, F. Montaño, José Luis Copete, J. Guerra, Julio Ceballos, M. Gálvez, M. Kelsey, Michel Viskens, M. Á. Muñoz, P. Ramírez, R. Montero, S. Langlois, SEO-Cáceres, S. Mayordomo and V de Alba).

- Grey Plover: Two juveniles at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/11 (C. Mills and R. Montero).

- Sanderling: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 23/11 (G. Schreur and P. Schreur).

- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Moral reservoir, Los Santos de Maimona (BA), on 08/11 (A. Núñez and V. de Alba). Two on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 09/11 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño). One on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 17/11 (M. Kelsey).

- Jack Snipe: One in irrigation canal at Galisteo (CC) on 11/11 (J. Guerra y M. Gálvez). One in rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 13/11 (S. Mayordomo). Four in rice fields at Palazuelo (BA) on 24/11 (M. Á. Muñoz).

- Woodcock: One at Puebla de Obando (BA) on 15/11 (J. L. Bautista and P. Herrador)

- Spotted Redshank: One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 08/11 amd another at Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (CC) (S. Mayordomo). Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 09/11 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño). One on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 13/11, 2 on 22/11 (M. Kelsey) and one on 28/11 (K. Renwick, N. Renwick and W. Haworth). One at La Jarilla reservoir (CC) on 16/11 (J. Prieta).

- Yellow-legged Gull: At least four at Mérida landfill (BA) on 07/11 (M. Gálvez). One at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 08/11 (S. Mayordomo). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 10/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Two at Badajoz landfill on16/11 (J. C. Paniagua).

- Stock Dove: 20 at Galisteo (CC) on 05/11 (R. Montero) and two on 11/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). 60 at Vegas Altas (BA) on 15/11 (M. Kelsey). Two at Riolobos (CC) on 20/11 (S. Mayordomo). Six at Cortijo de la Concepción, Retamal de Llerena (BA), on 30/11 (M. Gálvez).

- Ring-necked Parakeet: One seen on riverside trail, Plasencia (CC) on 03/11 (R. Montero) and on 21/11 (Montaña Domínguez).

- Monk Parakeet: Four at Parque del Príncipe de Cáceres on 04/11 (Alberto Gil) and at the municipal hostel on  17/11 (Francisco Javier Caballero).

- Long-eared Owl: Two within Badajoz city on 07/11 (J. Guerra).

- Wryneck: One at Monfragüe (CC) on 14/11 (Manolo García del Rey and Mark Hörstermann). One at Matachel River, Alange (BA) on 22/11 (J. Guerra and Lorenzo Alcántara).

- Pied Wagtail: Subspecies M. a. yarrellii: One at Mérida landfill (BA) on 07/11 (M. Gálvez). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 08/11 (J. Guerra). Two at rice fields El Batán (CC) on 13/11 and one on 20/11 and 27/11 (S. Mayordomo). One at rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 17/11 (J. Prieta -photo-).

- Ring Ouzel: Two at Sierra del Castellar, Zafra (BA), on 11/11 (A. Núñez) and between two and four seen there from 12/11 until 25/11 (Antonia Cangas, A. Núñez, C. Clemente, Elvira del Viejo, E. Palacios, Fergus Crystal, F. Montaño -photo-, Joaquín Vázquez, José Antonio Delgado, M. Á. Muñoz, P. Ramírez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).

- Goldcrest: Two in pinewood in Zafra (BA) on 21/11 (F. Montaño).

- Citril Finch: Several in pine at Serradilla (CC) on 27/11 (David Cobos).

FIRST WINTER OBSERVATIONS

- Alpine Accentor: Two at Sierra de Utrera, Oliva de Mérida (BA), on 09/11 (M. Gálvez). Two at Sierra del Castellar, Zafra (BA), on 12/11 (A. Núñez and F. Montaño) and on 17/11 (A. Núñez, C. Clemente, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, M. Á. Muñoz, P. Ramírez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) and six on 25/11 (F. Montaño).

- Siskin: A female along riverside trail, Plasencia (CC) on 03/11 (J. Prieta) and a pair there on 06/11 (S. Mayordomo).

- Reed Bunting: Three at Viñuelas gravel pit, Galisteo (CC), on 03/11 (S. Mayordomo). One between Montehermoso and El Batán (CC) on 05/11 (C. Clemente). At least three at Arrocampo (CC) on 08/11 (S. Mayordomo).

LATE RECORDS OF SUMMER MIGRANTS

- Purple Heron: One at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 05/11 (C. Clemente). One at rice fields at Campo Lugar (CC) on 16/11 (A. Calvo).

- Black Kite: One at Matachel River, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 01/11 (Manuel, Marisol Díaz and M. Gálvez).

- Booted Eagle: A pale morph at Lobón (BA) on 24/11 (Pablo Herrador).

- Lesser Kestrel: Four males between Valdivia and Entrerríos (BA) on 08/11 (J. P. Prieto). One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 09/11 (A. Calvo).

- Pallid Swift: Three at Alange (BA) on 06/11 (M. Gálvez) and on 10/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), four on 12/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and on 19/11 (J. Solana), and one on 29/11 (J. Solana).

- Alpine Swift: 35 at Badajoz on 05/11 (J. C. Paniagua). Eight at Alange (BA) on 17/11 (M. Gálvez) and three on 20/11 (Aleix Millet, Alicia Carreño, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Barn Swallow: One at Barquilla de Pinares (CC) on 02/11 (Virgilio Beltrán). One at Alange (BA) on 04/11 and on 12/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 11/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). One at Villar de Rena (BA) on 15/11 (J. P. Prieto and W. Haworth). One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 24/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Á. López and N. Tarrasón).

- Red-rumped Swallow: Ten at Navalmoral de la Mata (CC) on 08/11 (J. Briz). 11 at  Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC) on 11/11 (J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). One at Alange (BA) on 12/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- House Martin: Present at Alange (BA) throughout the whole of November, e.g. three on 12/11 and five on 16/11 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Olivenza (BA) on 17/11 (Arturo Domínguez).

- Northern Wheatear: One between Villanueva de la Serena and Magacela (BA) on 04/11. One at Casas de Belvís (CC) on 10/11 (J. Briz).

- Iberian Chiffchaff: One at Galisteo (CC) on 03/11 (J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One at Alange (BA) on 06/11 and another on 13/11 (M. Gálvez).

- Willow Warbler: One at Los Santos de Maimona (BA) on 08/11 (A. Núñez and V. de Alba).

OCTOBER 2013. Notable observations in Extremadura

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in October 2013. Compiled and illustration by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey

- Egyptian Goose: At Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), three seen on 02/10, 07/10 (Francisco Montaño) and 27/10 (Genaro González). At Morante reservoir, Badajoz, one on 06/10 (Francisco Lopo) and two on 18/10 (Pablo Herrador). At Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), 20 seen on 18/10 (José Antonio Román) and eight on 27/10 (Jaime Cerezo, Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza).

- Garganey: A young bird at Moral reservoir, Santos de Maimona (BA), on 08/10 (F. Montaño).

- Red-crested Pochard: At Portaje reservoir (CC) a female seen on 04/10 (Sergio Mayordomo) and two females on 20/10 (Javier Prieta). At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), six birds present on 05/10 (César Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and three on 29/10 (Marc Gálvez).

- Ferruginous Duck: Six present at Torrealba lagoon, Torremocha (CC), on 05/10 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). A pair at the Los Calles pool, Toril (CC), on 16/10 (J. Prieta). At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), four seen on 28/10 (Alberto Puente de la Rosa) with a male remaining on 29/10 (M. Gálvez).

- Quail: One at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 03/10 (Martin Kelsey). One heard at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/10 (Carlos Moreno, Natalia Franco, Óscar Llama, Rafael Vicente and Yasmina Annicharicco). Two at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 27/10 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza).

- Great Cormorant: 827 counted at Alange reservoir (BA) on 20/10 (J. Guerra). 250 birds at the roost at Gabriel y Galán (CC) on 28/10 (J. Prieta).

- Great Bittern: One at Arrocampo (CC) on 09/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Squacco Heron: On Guadiana River where it passes through Badajoz one seen on 05/10 (SEO-Badajoz) and another on 31/10 (Juan Carlos Salgado). One at Arrocampo (CC) on 10/10 (Jesús Sánchez and José Luis Bautista). One at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 31/10 (J. Prieta).

- Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: One at the heron roost at Arrocampo on 09/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Great Egret: At last 24 entering the heron roost at Arrocampo (CC) on 09/10 (S. Mayordomo) and 16/10 (J. Prieta).

- Glossy Ibis: Observations at Galisteo lagoon (CC) of between one and 14 birds from 02/10 to 31/10 (Alberto Pacheco, Carlos Martín, C. Clemente, Javier Mahillo, J. Prieta, Jenny Viskens, Luis Miguel Parejo, Michel Viskens, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Ricardo Montero, Keneth Sánchez and S. Mayordomo); the group of 14 was seen on 08/10 (R. Montero). On 09/10 at least ten entered the roost at Valdeobispo lagoon (CC) (J. Prieta). One at Arrocampo (CC) on 09/10 (S. Mayordomo). One at rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 20/10 (J. Prieta and R. Montero). Seven on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 30/10 (Fernando Yuste).

- Spoonbill: Post-breeding flocks: At Galisteo lagoon (CC) 20 seen on 02/10 (J. Prieta) and 05/10 (R. Montero), and between 40 to 50 on 06/10 (A. Pacheco). At Portaje reservoir 34 birds seen on 04/10 and 20 on 18/10 (S. Mayordomo). At Los Canchales reservoir (BA) 20 seen on 06/10 (Dolores Huerta, F. Lopo, José Guerra, M. Gálvez and Mariano Martínez) and on 12/10 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo, F. Lopo, José Gómez Aparicio, J. Guerra, Lucas Gómez and M. Gálvez). At Brovales reservoir (BA), 27 birds on 11/10 (G. González). 33 flying over Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 19/10 (SEO-Badajoz).

- Greater Flamingo: 43 at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 03/10 (F. Montaño) and 04/10 (J. A. Román), with 11 remaining by 12/10 (Joaquín Mazón and Juan Carlos Paniagua) and only four young birds present on l21/10 (F. Montaño and Joaquín Vázquez) and 23/10 (Andrés Vega, F. Montaño and J. Guerra). Three of these birds were marked: a 3º female from Doñana, an 8º year female from the Camargue (France) and an 18-year old female from Fuente de Piedra (Málaga). At Morante reservoir, Badajoz, a young bird was present on 06/10 (F. Lopo) and 11/10 (J. L. Bautista), and two young birds on 17/10 (J. L. Bautista -photo-) and 18/10 (P. Herrador). One at Los Canchales reservoir on 12/10 (A. Cangas, E. del Viejo, J. G. Aparicio, J. Guerra, L. Gómez and M. Gálvez).

- Black Kite: One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 13/10 (C. Moreno, N. Franco, Ó. Llama, R. Vicente and Y. Annicharicco).

- Black Vulture: 97 birds, 31 perched and 66 in flight, at the Mérida refuse dump (J. A. Román).

Goshawk: One seen in Las Hurdes (CC) on 03/10 (A. Pacheco). At Alía (CC) one seen on 05/10 and another on 06/10 (J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 20/10 (J. Guerra and Silvia Domínguez). One at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 27/10 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza).

- Osprey: One at Jerte reservoir (CC) and another nearby, along the N-110 road, on 01/10 (J. Prieta). At Los Canchales reservoir (BA), one seen on 02/10 (Ada Kouri and Carlos González), 03/10 (C. González and Fernando Díez) and 06/10 (D. Huerta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and M. Martínez). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 08/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One present at Arroyoconejos reservoir, Llerena (BA), on 12/10 (Miguel Corvillo). On Guadiana River where it passes through Badajoz one seen on 13/10 (J. Mazón) and another on 19/10 (SEO-Badajoz). At Cubilar reservoir one seen on 18/10 (J. A. Román), 27/10 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza) and 30/10 (Juan Pablo Prieto). One at Gabriel y Galán reservoir (CC) on 28/10 (C. Clemente, J. Montero, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).

- Common Coot: More than 1,000 at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 16/10 (Á. Sánchez).

- Black-winged Stilt: More than 700 present on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 30/10 (F. Yuste).

- Avocet: One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 01/10 (J. A. Román). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 02/10 (F. Montaño). Eight at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 28/10 (Godfried Schreur).

- Stone Curlew: Roost with 150 birds at Montijo (BA) on 21/10 (P. Herrador). Roost with 100 birds at Mirandilla (BA) on 27/10 (Á. Sánchez).

- Kentish Plover: In the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) 14 seen on 05/10 (J. Muddeman), 56 on 17/10 and 35 on 23/10 (M. Kelsey).

- Red Knot: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) one still present on 03/10 (F. Montaño), on 12/10 three were seen (J. Mazón and J. C. Paniagua -photo-), four on 13/10 (Paco Macías) and two on 21/10 (F. Montaño, J. Vázquez and J. C. Paniagua).

- Temminck´s Stint: One at Salor reservoir, Cáceres, on 27/10 (Antonio Ceballos).

- Curlew Sandpiper: One at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 12/10 (J. Mazón and J. C. Paniagua). Three at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 13/10 (José Ángel Sánchez). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 16/10 (J. Guerra). One at Morante reservoir, Badajoz, on 18/10 (P. Herrador).

- Spotted Redshank: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) four seen on 03/10 (F. Montaño) and 04/10 (J. A. Román), three on 21/10 (F. Montaño, J. Vázquez and J. C. Paniagua) and one on 23/10 (A. Vega, F. Montaño and J. Guerra). On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) 50 seen on 03/10 (M. Kelsey), more than 35 on 05/10 (J. Muddeman) and eight on 23/10 (M. Kelsey). On 05/10  one seen at Torrealba lagoon, Torremocha (CC), and three at Sotillo reservoir, Monroy (CC), (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Two at Morante reservoir, Badajoz, on 18/10 (P. Herrador). 18 seen on the rice fields of Santa Amalia (BA) on 30/10 (F. Yuste).

- Marsh Sandpiper: Two at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 18/10 (Francisco José Medina) and one on 20/10 (F. Montaño and J. Vázquez).

- Wood Sandpiper: One at the rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 02/10 (J. Prieta). On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) one on 03/10 (M. Kelsey), four on 05/10 (J. Muddeman), six on 17/10 and 15 on 23/10 (M. Kelsey). One at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 23/10 (A. Vega, F. Montaño and J. Guerra).

- Audouin’s Gull: A juvenile at Mérida refuse tip (BA) on 14/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez -photo-) and on 17/10 (M. Gálvez).

- Yellow-legged Gull: At Mérida refuse tip (BA) one seen on 07/10 (M. Gálvez), two on 14/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), one on 16/10 (Á. Sánchez and Ángel Luis Sánchez), two on 21/10 and six on 24/10 (M. Gálvez). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 07/10 (M. Gálvez). Six seen at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 10/10 (Á. Sánchez, J. Guerrero and M. Flores).At least four present at Badajoz refuse tip on 19/10 (J. C. Paniagua). One on the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 23/10 (M. Kelsey).

- Stock Dove: 11 at El Batán (CC) on 05/10 (R. Montero). At Galisteo (CC) three seen on 06/10 (A. Pacheco and S. Mayordomo), 16 on 14/10 and two on 27/10 (R. Montero). 11 birds at Casatejada (CC) on 27/10 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco).

- Ring-necked Parakeet: One in the Plaza de España, Mérida (BA) on 10/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Short-eared Owl: One seen at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 12/10 (A. Cangas, E. del Viejo, J. G. Aparicio, J. Guerra, L. Gómez and M. Gálvez).

- Wryneck: One at Plasencia (CC) on 17/10 and another at El Batán (CC) on 27/10 (R. Montero). At Salvatierra de los Barros (BA) one seen on 27/10 and 28/10 (F. Montaño).

- Ring Ouzel: Between two and four birds at Mérida (BA) on 14/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez -photo-). Between two and three were seen being seen on 15, 16 and 17/10 (Á. Sánchez, Á. L. Sánchez, F. Montaño, Lorenzo Alcántara and M. Gálvez).

- Iberian Chiffchaff: On 04/10 one seen at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) (J. Muddeman) and another at Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) (M. Kelsey). One at Toril (CC) on 16/10 and another at Galisteo (CC) on 31/10 (J. Prieta).

- Woodchat Shrike: An adult at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 10/10 (S. Pérez Gil) and another adult on Cáceres plains on 20/10 (Carlos Fernández).

- Common Crossbill: A group at Ladrillar, Las Hurdes (CC), on 03/10, on the border with Salamanca province (A. Pacheco).

FIRST POST-BREEDING OBSERVATIONS

- Greylag Goose: On 01/10 a group seen over Plasencia (CC) (Miguel Ángel Muñoz) and four over Cáceres (GIA-Extremadura). Three birds at Moral reservoir, Santos de Maimona (BA), on 08/10 (F. Montaño). 49 present at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 10/10 (Á. Sánchez, Javier Guerrero and Manolo Flores).

- Merlin: On 11/10 one seen at Malpartida de Plasencia (CC) (Andrés Rodríguez), and another at Torrefresneda (BA) (J. G. Aparicio), a female at Campo Lugar (CC) and another at Vegas Altas (BA) (Jesús Porras).

- Golden Plover: One at Fresnedillas, Oliva de Plasencia (CC), on 26/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Water Pipit: Six around the upper plains of the Guadiana (BA/CC) on 05/10 (J. Muddeman). Two at Jerte reservoir, Casas del Castañar (CC), on 07/10 (J. Prieta). Two at Galisteo lagoon (CC) in 18/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Redwing: At Mérida (BA), one on 14/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and two on 16/10 (F. Montaño). Two near Trujillo (CC) on 31/10 (M. Kelsey).

- Goldcrest: One at Vegas de Coria (CC) on 24/10 (A. Pacheco).

- Common Starling: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 10/10 (J. Sánchez and J. L. Bautista). One at Plasencia (CC) on 15/10 (J. Prieta). Two at Alange (BA) on 16/10 (J. Guerra).

- Bullfinch: Two at Valcorchero, Plasencia (CC), on 16/10 (S. Mayordomo). Two at Valverde de la Vera (CC) on 18/10 (D. Langlois). Three at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 31/10 (D. Langlois).

LATE SUMMER VISITORS

- Black Stork: Post-breeding flocks: 12 at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 02/10 (F. Montaño). Seven on Canal de Las Dehesas, Logrosán (CC), on 18/10 (J. A. Román). 14 at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 29/10 (Ángel Sánchez and Domingo Rivera).

- Honey Buzzard: One between Hornachos and Campillo de Llerena (BA) on 05/10 (D. Huerta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and M. Martínez).

- Egyptian Vulture: Two at Galisteo (CC) on 04/10 (C. Clemente and J. Mahillo). A juvenile at Monfragüe (CC) on 05/10 (M. Kelsey; M. García del Rey -photo-).

- Short-toed Eagle: One at Monfragüe (CC) on 16/10 (Inés García). One near the dam of Gabriel y Galán (CC) on 25/10 (Jesús Montero). One at El Carrascalejo (BA) on 26/10 (Jesús Solana).

- Booted Eagle: One at El Batán (CC) on 12/10 (R. Montero). A pale morph at Talavera la Real (BA) on 31/10 (J. Guerra).

- Lesser Kestrel: 12 seen at Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) on 04/10 (M. Kelsey). One at Coria (CC) on 17/10 (Juan José Chaparro). One at Almendralejo (BA) on 24/10 (J. A. Román).

- Hobby: At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) three seen on 05/10 (D. Langlois and Sammy Langlois) ans just one on 10/10 (D. Langlois). One at Alía (CC) on 06/10 (J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Jerez de los Caballeros (BA) on 07/10 (F. Montaño). One seen at Monfragüe (CC) on 08/10 (John Muddeman). One at Los Canchales (BA) on 12/10 (F. Lopo, J. G. Aparicio, J. Guerra, L. Gómez and M. Gálvez). One at Montehermoso (CC) on 13/10 (C. Clemente and Juan Carlos López Alvar). One at Navezuelas (CC) on 17/10 (Á. Sánchez).

- Gull-billed Tern: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 13/10 (C. Moreno, N. Franco, Ó. Llama, R. Vicente and Y. Annicharicco).

- Whiskered Tern: A juvenile on the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 23/10 (M. Kelsey).

- Scops Owl: One at Plasencia (CC) on 21/10 (J. Prieta).

- European Nightjar: Two between Riomalo de Abajo and Casares de Hurdes (CC) on 03/10 (A. Pacheco). One at Granadilla (CC) on 04/10 (José Casado).

- Red-necked Nightjar: One at Monfragüe (CC) on 03/10 (Manolo García del Rey).

- White-rumped Swift: On 05/10 one seen at Monfragüe (CC) (C. Clemente, M. Kelsey and S. Mayordomo) and another at Alange castle (BA) (D. Huerta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and M. Martínez). Four at Monfragüe castle (CC) on 06/10 (J. Muddeman). One at Cañamero (CC) on 09/10 (Sergio Pérez Gil).

- Short-toed Lark: One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 05/10 (J. Muddeman).

- Sand Martin: At Galisteo lagoon (CC) a group with other hirundines seen on 07/10 (C. Martín, J. Prieta and M. Á. Muñoz) and another group on 16/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Barn Swallow: One at Rincón de Ballesteros (CC) on 25/10 (Francis Martín). One seen at Ventaquemada reservoir, Guijo de Granadilla (CC), on 26/10 (S. Mayordomo). One at Trujillo (CC) on 31/10 (M. Kelsey).

- Tawny Pipit: One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 05/10 (J. Muddeman).

- Tree Pipit: One at Galisteo (CC) on 06/10 (S. Mayordomo). In the olive groves at Montehermoso, one seen on 07/10 and 09/10 (C. Clemente).

- Yellow Wagtail: Three at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 16/10 (S. Mayordomo). Two on rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 20/10 (J. Prieta and R. Montero). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 22/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Rufous Bush Robin: One at Almendralejo (BA) on días 29/09 and 30/09 (L. Alcántara). One at Montehermoso (CC) on 01/10 (C. Clemente).

- Common Redstart: A female at Piornal (CC) on 04/10 (J. Prieta). One at Bonhaval stream, Alange (BA) on 15/10 (M. Gálvez).

- Whinchat: On 20/10 one seen at El Batán (CC) (J. Prieta and R. Montero) and another at La Serena (BA) (C. Clemente, Eva Palacios and S. Mayordomo). On 27/10 one seen at La Serena (BA) (Antonio Núñez and Vanessa de Alba) and another at Talaván (CC) (P. Herrador).

- Black-eared Wheatear: One at Montehermoso (CC) on 01/10 (C. Clemente).

- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: One at Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (CC), on 02/10 (Hugo Sánchez).

- Sedge Warbler: Two trapped for ringing at Salor River, Cáceres, on 02/10 (GIA-Extremadura)

- Reed Warbler: On the Huertas trail, Plasencia (CC), one seen on 17/10 (R. Montero and S. Mayordomo) and another on 31/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Subalpine Warbler: One trapped for ringing at Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 19/10 (SEO-Badajoz).

- Whitethroat: On 04/10 one seen at Piornal (CC) (J. Prieta) and another at Galisteo (CC) (C. Clemente and J. Mahillo). Three at El Batán (CC) on 05/10 (R. Montero). One at Alange (BA) on 07/10 (M. Gálvez).

- Garden Warbler: On 03/10 two trapped for ringing at the Sierra de La Mosca, Cáceres (GIA-Extremadura), and at least four seen at Matachel River, Alange (BA) (M. Gálvez). One at Alía (CC) on 05/10 (J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two at Barquilla de Pinares (CC) on 20/10 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).

- Willow Warbler: At Alange (BA) at least five seen on 15/10 (M. Gálvez) and two on 22/10 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Spotted Flycatcher: At Alange (BA) two seen on 15/10 (M. Gálvez) and another two on 16/10 (J. Guerra). One at Guijo de Granadilla (CC) on 26/10 (S. Mayordomo).

- Pied Flycatcher: At Alange (BA) at least three seen on 15/10 (M. Gálvez) and several on 16/10 (J. Guerra). At least two in Parque de Príncipe, Cáceres, on 23/10 (M. Gálvez).

SEPTEMBER 2013. Notable observations in Extremadura

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) by Sergio Mayordomo

Dedicated to the memory of Natalia Moral

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in September 2013. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey.

- Egyptian Goose: 11 seen at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 08/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Three at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 10/09 (Francisco Montaño). 33 birds at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 14/09 (Juan Pablo Prieto -photo). The largest group ever seen in Extremadura.

- Shelduck: Three at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Talaván reservoir (CC) two young birds seen on 26/09 (Javier Esteban) and 29/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).

- Garganey: One present at the large lagoon La Albuera (BA) on 05/09 (M. Gálvez)

- Red-crested Pochard: At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC) a female seen on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo), five present on 22/09 (César Clemente, Jesús Solana and S. Mayordomo), three on 26/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and six on 29/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At the Valdelagrana pools, La Albuera (BA), 30 were present on 06/09 (Carlos González), six on 13/09 (Ángel Luis Sánchez and C. González) and two on 24/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Two at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 08/09 (Juan Carlos Paniagua). A female at the gravel pits at Valdefuentes, Galisteo (CC), on 09/09 (Ricardo Montero). A female at Alange reservoir (BA) on 26/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Ferruginous DucK: Two at the Torrealba pool, Torremocha (CC), on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo) and 12/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). At the Valdelagrana pools, La Albuera (BA), two were seen on 06/09 (C. González) and a male on el 13/09 (Á. L. Sánchez and C. González). At La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), four males present on 22/09 (C. Clemente, J. Solana and S. Mayordomo) and a male on 26/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Black-necked Grebe: One at the Torrealba pool, Torremocha (CC), on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo) and 12/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at Valdelagrana pools, La Albuera (BA), on días 06/09 (C. González) and 13/09 (Á. L. Sánchez and C. González). At Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), three present on 07/09, 08/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 10/09 (M. Kelsey). One at Los Calles pool, Toril (CC), on 20/09 (J. Prieta).

- Great Cormorant: 569 birds at Valuengo reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 18/09 (José Antonio Román).

- Squacco Heron: One at Matachel River, Alange (BA), on 06/09 (J. Guerra).

- Cattle Egret: Roost of about 750 birds at Ardila River, La Bazana, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA) on 12/09 (Juan Carlos Delgado).

- Black Stork: Postbreeding gatherings. 11 at Arroyoconejos reservoir, Llerena (BA), on 10/09 (J. Guerra, Juan Carlos Albero, M. Gálvez and Silvia Fernández). 15 at Torrecillas de la Tiesa reservoir (CC) on 17/09 (John Hawkins).

- Glossy Ibis: Three on irrigated land at Santa Amalia (BA) on 01/09 (Fernando Yuste). One at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 06/09 (C. González). At Galisteo lagoon (CC) one on 18/09 (Kenet Sánchez and R. Montero), three on 25/09 (J. Prieta -photo-) and four on 30/09 (R. Montero). On 21/09 more than 60 birds seen at Casas de Hitos, Madrigalejo (CC), (J. Hawkins) and one at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), (Antolín Redondo). One at the rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 25/09 (J. Prieta). On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) three seen on 27/09 (M. Kelsey) and on 28/09 (A. Calvo).

- Spoonbill: Postbreeding gatherings. 20 at Alange reservoir (BA), on 02/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Los Canchales reservoir (BA) 70 seen on 03/09 (Elvira del Viejo, J. Solana, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 47 on 29/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). At Valuengo reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), 26 birds were seen on 06/09 and 25 on 18/09 (J. A. Román -photo-). At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) 22 present on 07/09 (J. C. Paniagua), 33 on 24/09 and 22 on 25/09 (J. A. Román).

- Greater Flamingo: Continued presence of between 9 and 56 birds from 05/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) until 24/09 (Á. L. Sánchez, Á. T. Mejías, C. González, E. del Viejo, Francis Martín, F. Montaño,  J. A. Román, J. Guerra, J. C. Paniagua, Juan Carlos Salgado, Juanma Brías, M. Gálvez, Mercedes Rodríguez, Paco Bernáldez and Paco Macías). Nine present at the  Valdelagrana pool, La Albuera (BA), on 13/09 (Á. L. Sánchez and C. González).

- Goshawk: One at Tornavacas Pass (CC) on 18/09 (J. Prieta). One at Montánchez (CC) on 24/09 (Nacho Rodríguez). A juvenile at Alburquerque, Sierra de San Pedro (BA), on 21/09 (L. Sitges).

- Osprey: Two at La Pesga (CC) on 02/09 (A. Pacheco). At Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), one seen on 03/09 (J. Solana), one on 12/09 (Fernando Díez) and another on 29/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Alange reservoir (BA) one seen on 06/09 (J. Guerra, J. A. Román and M. Gálvez), two on 09/09 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), one on 10/09 (J. Guerra, J. C. Albero, M. Gálvez and S. Fernández), one on 28/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo) and one on 29/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Two at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC) one 07/09 and 08/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 14/09 (J. P. Prieto). One at Guijo de Coria (CC) on 18/09 (K. Sánchez and R. Montero). One at Zorita (CC) on 18/09 (Henk Zweers). One on Guadiana River passing through Mérida (BA) on 26/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Two at Los Canchales Reservoir (BA) on 29/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo).

- Red-footed Falcon: Three present at Cornalvo Natural Park (BA) el 23/09 (Diego Recio).

- Hobby: One at Esperabán Pass, Pinofranqueado (CC), on 16/09 (A. Pacheco). Three, 2 adults and a juvenile, at Villanueva de La Vera (CC) on 24/09 (Dave Langlois).

- Red-knobbed Coot: Two individuals at the large lagoon La Albuera (BA) on 05/09 (J. Guerra), one of the these had a neck collar and was still there on 09/09 (J. C. Paniagua).

- Avocet: At Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), two seen, an adult and a juvenile, on 01/09 (Javier Briz and Vicente Risco) and one there on 09/09 (José Carlos López), 11/09 and 12/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Two in flight over Alange reservoir (BA) on 03/09 (J. Guerra). One at Morantes pool, Badajoz, on 09/09 (José Luis Bautista). Nine at La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC), on 26/09 (J. Guerra y M. Gálvez).

- Kentish Plover: At Alange reservoir (BA) two seen on 09/09 (J. A. Román) and one on 28/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). One at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 27/09 (M. Kelsey).

- Red Knot: One individual at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 14/09 (J. C. Paniagua -photo-), 20/09 (E. del Viejo, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías) and 24/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Temminck’s Stint: One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 06/09 (J. Guerra, J. A. Román and M. Gálvez). One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 13/09 (F. Montaño). Three at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 29/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo).

- Curlew Sandpiper: Two juveniles at Salor reservoir, Cáceres, on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo). A juvenile at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 10/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Two juveniles at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 12/09 (A. T. Mejías), 21/09 (J. C. Paniagua) and 24/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), and three on 25/09 (J. A. Román). One at Torrecillas de la Tiesa reservoir (CC) on 15/09 (J. Hawkins). A juvenile at Valdelagrana pool, La Albuera (BA), on 24/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Bar-tailed Godwit: A juvenile at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 20/09 (J. Prieta -photo-), 21/09 (E. Palacios) and 25/09 (R. Montero). Two at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 21/09 (J. Esteban).

- Curlew: One at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 05/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), 06/09 (J. C. Salgado and M. Rodríguez), 07/09 (F. Martín and J. C. Paniagua) and 20/09 (E. del Viejo).

- Spotted Redshank: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) four seen on 01/09 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías), three on 06/09 (J. C. Salgado and M. Rodríguez), one on 09/09 (A. T. Mejías),  two on 13/09 (F. Montaño) and four on 20/09 (E. del Viejo, P. Bernáldez and P. Macías). One at the Torrealba pool, Torremocha (CC), on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo). One at Salor reservoir, Cáceres, on 10/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). At Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), 14 birds  present on 11/09 and 12/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), two on 15/09 (J. Briz) and four on 20/09 (J. Prieta). One at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 25/09 (J. Guerra). One on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 27/09 (M. Kelsey). Two at Alange reservoir (BA) on 28/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo).

- Wood Sandpiper: Three on irrigated land at Santa Amalia (BA) on 01/09 (F. Yuste). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 09/09 (P. Bernáldez and P. Macías). Four seen at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 09/09 and one on 12/09 (A. T. Mejías). Two at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at Galisteo reservoir (CC) on 25/09 (J. Prieta). One on rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) on 27/09 (M. Kelsey).

- Yellow-legged Gull: At Alange reservoir (BA) an adult present on 05/09 (M. Gálvez) and an immature on 28/09 (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo). 27 birds, the majority adults, at Vadecañas reservoir (CC) on 11/09 and 12/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

- Whiskered Tern: At the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) one on 07/09 and three on 09/09 (J. C. Paniagua). On 10/09 a juvenile seen at Ahigal reservoir (CC) (A. Pacheco) and three at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), (F. Montaño).

- Black Tern: One at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 10/09 (F. Montaño). Two juveniles at the large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 24/09 (J. Guerra and M.Gálvez). At Talaván reservoir (CC) a ju8venile present on 25/09 (M. Kelsey) and 29/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).

- White-winged Black Tern: One at Torrecillas de la Tiesa reservoir (CC) on 09/09 (J. Hawkins -photo-).

- Ring-necked Parakeet: One at the alcazaba in Mérida (BA) on 22/09 (Juan José Ramos Encalado).

- European Nightjar: Three seen at the Sierra de San Serván, Mérida (BA), on 17/09 (Antonia Cangas).

- Wryneck: One on banks of Guadiana River in Medellín (BA) on 09/09 (F. Yuste). One trapped for ringing at the Sierra de La Mosca, Cáceres, on 23/09 (GIA Extremadura).

- Tawny Pipit: One at Torremocha (CC) on 12/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). On the plains of Cáceres seven seen on 13/09 and four on 25/09 (GIA Extremadura).

- Tree Pipit: Two at Tornavacas Pass (CC) on 18/09 and five at Piornal (CC) on 20/09 (J. Prieta). One at La Albuera (BA) on 21/09 (J. C. Paniagua). Seven seen at Jerte reservoir, Casas del Castañar (CC) on 24/09 (J. Prieta).

- Yellow Wagtail: Examples of Motacilla flava thunbergi: one at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 08/09 (J. Guerra y M. Gálvez) and one at Portaje reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

- Grasshopper Warbler: One at Casar de Cáceres (CC) on 06/09 (Alberto Sánchez -photo-). One impaled on barbed-wire by an Iberian Grey Shrike at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 16/09 (Jesús Porras). One at Piornal (CC) on 20/09 (J. Prieta). Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 22/09 (A. Pacheco). One trapped for ringing at Salor River, Cáceres, on 24/09 (GIA Extremadura).

- Sedge Warbler: Seen on Guadiana River in Badajoz on 08/09 (J. C. Paniagua). Two trapped for ringing at Salor River, Cáceres, on 27/09 (GIA Extremadura).

- Iberian Chiffchaff: One trapped for ringing at La Lapa (BA) on 01/09 (Hugo Gómez-Tejedor). At least one at Acehúche (CC) on 07/09 (Manuela Rodríguez). In the Sierra de La Mosca, Cáceres, one trapped for ringing on 23/09 and another on 26/09 (GIA Extremadura). Two trapped for ringing at Gargáligas River, Rena (BA), on 28/09 (GIA Extremadura).

- Bearded Tit: A female at Arrocampo Reservoir (CC) on 12/09 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).

FIRST POSTBREEDING SIGHTINGS

- Greylag Goose: 13 at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 07/09 and 8 at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 11/09 (Jose Guerra and Marc Gálvez). Five still present at Borbollón reservoir (CC) on 15/09 (Javier Prieta). One remaining at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 29/09 (Eva Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and Sergio Mayordomo).

- Eurasian Wigeon: Three at Esparragalejo pool (BA) on 25/09 (J. Guerra). On the rice fields between Palazuelo (BA) and Campo Lugar (CC) one on 27/09 (Martin Kelsey) and eight on 28/09 (Antonio Calvo). On 29/09 two seen at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) (E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez and S. Mayordomo), and two at La Atalaya, Aldea del Cano (CC) and seven at Talaván reservoir (CC) (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).

- Red Kite: In Badajoz, one on 12/09 at Fregenal de la Sierra (BA) (J. C. Delgado).

- Hen Harrier: One at Talaván (CC) on 29/09 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). One on Cáceres plains (CC) on 01/10 (GIA Extremadura).

- Common Crane: 20 flying over Plasencia (CC) on 29/09 (Javier Parra). Ten over Cáceres on 02/10 (Arturo Domínguez). One at Tietar River, Malpartida de Plasencia (CC), on 03/10 (Javier Manzano and Juan Óscar Carretero).

- Stock Dove: Two at Galisteo (CC) on 28/09 (R. Montero).

- Skylark: One at El Batán (CC) on 30/09 (R. Montero).

- Meadow Pipit: One at Jerte reservoir, Casas del Castañar (CC), on 24/09 (J. Prieta).

- Bluethroat: On Salor River, Cáceres, a male captured for ringing on 20/09 and a female on 24/09 (GIA Extremadura -photo-). One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 28/09 (R. Montero).

- Song Thrush: Two at Tornavacas Pass (CC) on 18/09 (J. Prieta).

- Willow Warbler: One trapped for ringing at Gargáligas River, Rena (BA), on 28/09 (GIA Extremadura).

LATE OBSERVATION SOF SUMMER VISITORS

- Quail: One at Valdefuentes gravel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 02/09 (S. Mayordomo). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 04/09 (J.Solana). One at La Albuera (BA) on 12/09 (A. T. Mejías).

- Honey Buzzard: Two at Campo Lugar (CC) on 15/09 (A. Calvo). One at Riomalo de Abajo (CC) on 27/09 (Alberto Pacheco).

- Common Swift: One at Alange (BA) on 21/09 (Bernat Iglesia, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). Latest record ever in Extremadura.

- Bee-eater: 15 at the Sierra de la Mosca, Cáceres, on 11/09 (GIA Extremadura). Several over Plasencia (CC) on 13/09 (S. Mayordomo). Two over Monterhermoso (CC) on 19/09 (Javier Mahillo).

- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: A male at Esperabán Pass, Pinofranqueado (CC), on 16/09 (A. Pacheco). Three, a male and two juveniles, at Montánchez (CC) on 24/09 (N. Rodríguez).

- Western Bonelli’s Warbler: One at Aldea del Cano (CC) on 06/09 (S. Mayordomo).

- Golden Oriole: A male at Valuento reservoir (BA) on 05/09 (J. C. Delgado). One at Acehúche (CC) on 11/09 (M. Rodríguez). One at Jerez de los Caballeros (BA) on 18/09 (J. A. Román).

- Woodchat Shrike: A juvenile at Fregenal de la Sierra (BA) on 06/09 (J. C. Delgado). A juvenile trapped for ringing at Salor River, Cáceres, on 10/09 (GIA Extremadura). A juvenile at Oliva de Plasencia (CC) on 15/09 (J. Prieta).