MARCH 2014. Notable observations in Extremadura

Annotated list of the most noteworthy records throughout March 2014. Compiled and with illustration above of Lesser Kestrel, adult male (Falco naumanni), by Sergio Mayordomo.

Translated by MARTIN KELSEY.

-Barnacle Goose: Two remained in Santa Amalia (BA) on 05/03 (Marc Gálvez, Jose Guerra -photo- and Julio Merayo), 07/03 (Vanessa de Alba, Antonio Núñez and Fernando Yuste) and 16/03 (Lorenzo Alcántara).
-  Egyptian Goose: Two at Tozo reservoir, Torrecillas de la Tiesa (CC) on 08/03 (Genaro Sánchez) and 25/03 (Martin Kelsey). Eight at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 15/03 (Sergio Mayordomo and Eva Palacios). Two at the Campazo lagoon, La Aldea del Obispo (CC), on 27/03 (Neil Renwick).
-  Common Shelduck: Seven at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 08/03 (A. Núñez) and 11/03 (Jose Antonio Román). Seven at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 15/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). Nine at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 28/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Red-crested Pochard: A male at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 07/03 (Juan Carlos Paniagua), two pairs there on 08/03 (A. Núñez), 09/03 (F. Montaño) and 17/03 (Francisco Lopo). 12 at Valdelagrana pools, La Albuera (BA) on 10/03 (Albert Cama, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and Matxalen Pauly). A pair at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 26/03 (M. Kelsey). 

-Ferruginous Duck: A pair at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 13/03 (M. Kelsey), 16/03 (S. Mayordomo -photo- and E. Palacios) and 21/03 (Javier Briz), and two males and a female on 30/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 21/03 (A. Núñez).
- Common Pheasant: A female at Madrigalejo (CC) on 07/03 (M. Kelsey). One at Oliva de Mérida (BA) on 09/03 (Paco Bernáldez, M. Gálvez and P. Macías). Four at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 22/03 (Dave Langlois). A m,ale beside road between Trujillo and Monroy (CC) on 29/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Black-necked Grebe: One at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 03/03 (L. Alcántara and M. Kelsey). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 13/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Three at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 26/03 (M. Kelsey).
- Squacco heron: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 16/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios) and 21/03 (J. Briz). Two at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 25/03 (F. Montaño and Joaquín Vázquez).

-Glossy Ibis: One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 07/03 and 28/03 (M. Kelsey). 22 at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 21/03 (J. Briz), five there on 23/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios), seven on 28/03, 11 on 29/03 (J. Briz) and five on 30/03 (S. Mayordomo -photo- y E. Palacios). Three at Madrigalejo (CC) on 27/03 and 28/03 (Henk Zweers).
-  Greater flamingo: 22 at La Albuera lagoons (BA) between 03/03 and 13/03 (A. Cama, Juan Cuesta, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra, M. Kelsey, A. Núñez, M. Pauly and J. A. Román).
-  Pallid harrier: An adult male over Alange (BA) on 16/03 (M. Gálvez). Another adult male at Higuera de Llerena (BA) on 26/03 (M. Gálvez, J. Guerra, F. Montaño and Celestino Moreno).
-  Osprey: One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 13/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra), three on 17/03 (J. Guerra) and two on 29/03 (J. Guerra and John Muddeman). One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 16/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One at Salor reservoir, Cáceres, on 16/03 (Alberto Sánchez). One at Cornalvo reservoir (BA) on 16/03 (Ángel T. Mejías).One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 27/03 (J. Guerra). One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 30/03 (F. Lopo).
-  Little Crake: A male at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 27/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and on 28/03 (Eduardo Amengual, V. de Alba, M. Gálvez, F. Lopo, F. Montaño, A. Núñez and Jesús Solana).
-  Red-knobbed Coot: Two, one with collar, at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 08/03 (Pedro Mangas, Carmen Montaño and A. Núñez) and one without collar on 13/03 (Gustavo Gahete, P. Mangas and F. Montaño) and 14/03 (V. de Alba, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and A. Núñez).
- Avocet: 26 in the rice fields at Palazuelo (BA) on 06/03 (Juan Pablo Prieto and Godfried Schreur). Two at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 09/03 (F. Montaño) and one there on 10/03 (A. Cama, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and M. Pauly). One at Torviscal (BA) on 17/03 (M. Gálvez).
-  Kentish Plover: Two at Palazuelo (BA) on 06/03 (J. P. Prieto and G. Schreur). Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 07/03 (V. de Alba, A. Núñez and F. Yuste). Three at Moheda Alta on 21/03 and eight at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 28/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Temminck's Stint: One at El Torviscal (BA) on 17/03 (M. Gálvez). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 18/03 (J. Guerra). One at Palazuelo (BA) on 21/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Jack Snipe: One at Villagonzalo (BA) on 13/03 (M. Gálvez). One at Arrocampo (CC) on 16/03 (S. Mayordomo). One at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/03 (M. Gálvez).
-  Woodcock: One at Bodonal de la Sierra (BA) on 02/03 (F. Montaño).
-  Curlew: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 06/03 (J. P. Prieto and G. Schreur).
-  Lesser Yellowlegs: The over-wintering bird remaining at Palazuelo (BA) on 06/03 (J. P. Prieto and G. Schreur) and on 10/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Wood Sandpiper: One at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 10/03 (S. Mayordomo and J. Prieta). One at Valdefuentes gravbel pits, Galisteo (CC), on 19/03 (S. Mayordomo). Three at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 22/03 (Javier Mahillo, S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One at Galisteo rice fields (CC) on 26/03 (S. Mayordomo). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 27/03 (J. Guerra). One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 30/03 (A. Calvo).
-  Mediterranean Gull: Two at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 03/03 (M. Gálvez) and one on 13/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 07/03 (V. de Alba, A. Núñez and F. Yuste).
-  Common Gull: One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 13/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
-  Yellow-legged Gull: One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 03/03 (M. Gálvez). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 12/03 (J. A. Román). Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 15/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One on Guadiana River at Badajoz on 29/03 (J. C. Paniagua).
-  Little tern: 12 on Guadiana River in Mérida (BA) on 02/03 (Ángel Sánchez).
-  Long-eared Owl: One at Pago de San Clemente (CC) on 12/03 (M. Kelsey).

-Wryneck: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 18/03 (A. Davies and R. Miller). One on trail at Navacebreda, Plasencia (CC) on 20/03 (S. Mayordomo). One at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 21/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Alpine Accentor: One at Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (CC), on 02/03 (V. de Alba, Esther Charles, Eva Juarros, S. Mayordomo, E. Palacios, José Portillo, Diego Santamaría and Ivana). One at Montánchez castle (CC) on 08/03 (J. Nolan and G. Schreur). Four on Pico Villuercas (CC) on 09/03 (M. Kelsey). Two at Casares de Hurdes (CC) on 22/03 (Alberto Pacheco).
- Bearded Tit: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 08/03 (J. Briz, M. García del Rey, D. Langlois and Sammy Langlois -photo-), two males and a female there on 13/03 (M. Kelsey) and one on 30/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios).
FIRST SIGHTINGS OF SUMMER VISITORS AND SPRING OPASSAGE MIGRANTS
-  Garganey: A male at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 07/03 (S. Mayordomo). A male at La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 08/03 (A. Núñez) and 09/03 (Francisco Montaño). A pair at Majadas Altas, Campo Lugar (CC), on 10/03 (M. Kelsey) and on 15/03 (Antonio Calvo). A male at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA) on 21/03 (F. Montaño).
-  Montagu's Harrier: A male at Morante, Badajoz, on 10/03 (F. Lopo). Two males at Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) on 16/03 (Alan Davies and Ruth Miller). Two males and a female at La Albuera (BA) on 17/03 (F. Lopo).
-  Booted Eagle: One at Jaraicejo (CC) on 09/03 (César Clemente and Manolo García del Rey). One at Casas del Castañar (CC) on 10/03 (Javier Prieta). One at Galisteo (CC) on 10/03 (Ricardo Montero and J. Prieta).
-  Collared Pratincole: 12 at Villalba de los Barros reservoir (BA) on 20/03 (José María Álvarez). One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 22/03 (A. Calvo). 14 at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 27/03 (J. Guerra).
-  Gull-billed tern: Two at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA) on 01/04 (M. Kelsey). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 31/03 (M. Gálvez). Present at Villalba de los Barros (BA) on 05/04 (J. M. Álvarez). Three at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 06/04 (J. L. Bautista).
-  Whiskered Tern: The over-wintering bird remained on River Guadiana in Mérida (BA) on 01/03 (Juan José Ramos Encalado), on 06/03 (Á. Sánchez) and on 08/03 (Jeremy Nolan and G. Schreur). Arrivals: One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 30/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and on 31/03 (Claudia Camacho, M. Gálvez and M. Kelsey).
-  Turtle Dove: One at Feria (BA) on 15/03 and another at Almendralejo (BA) on 30/03 (Agustín Giraldo and Antonio María Sánchez).
-  Common Cuckoo: One at Burguillos del Cerro (BA) on 05/03 (Francisco José Durán). One at Oliva de Mérida (BA) on 09/03 (P. Bernáldez, M. Gálvez and P. Macías). One at Trujillo (CC) on 11/03 (J. Muddeman).First female at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 30/03 (D. Langlois).
-  Scops Owl: One at Pago de San Clemente (CC) on 12/03 (M. Kelsey). Three at Plasencia on 16/03 (J. Prieta) and one mobbed by Magpies on 20/03 (S. Mayordomo).
-  Red-necked Nightjar: One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 22/03 (A. Calvo).
-  Common Swift: Present at Feria (BA) on 15/03 (A. Giraldo and A. M. Sánchez). One at Sierra de Alor, Olivenza (BA) on 23/03 anbd several at Badajozonl 26/03 (J. C. Paniagua).
-  European Bee-eater: Several at Plasencia (CC) on 18/03 (Miguel Ángel Muñoz). Also at Burguillos del Cerro (BA) on 21/03 (F. J. Durán). Several at Torremejía (BA) on 22/03 (A. Giraldo and A. M. Sánchez).
-  Greater Short-toed Lark: Three at Santiago del Campo (CC) on 21/03 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Two at Campo Lugar (CC) on 22/03 (A. Calvo) and one there on 28/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Tree Pipit: One at Plasencia (CC) on 20/03 (J. L. Bautista) and another there on 02/04 (S. Mayordomo). Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 27/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Yellow Wagtail: One at Soto gravel pit, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 13/03 (J. Guerra). One at El Torviscal (BA) on 17/03 (M. Gálvez). One at Valdefuentes gravel pit, Galisteo (CC) on 19/03 (S. Mayordomo).
-  Common Nightingale: One at Brovales, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 21/03 (F. Montaño). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 29/03 (D. Langlois) and another at Alange (BA) (E. Amengual and M. Gálvez).One at Llera (BA) on 30/03 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez).
-  Common Redstart: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 18/03 (A. Davies and R. Miller). Four at Salvatierra de los Barros (BA) on 30/03 (F. Montaño).
-  Northern Wheatear: A female at La Aldea del Obispo (CC) on 02/03 (N. Renwick). One at Los Cerralbos, Trujillo (CC) on 08/03 (M. Kelsey). A male at Hinojal (CC) on 09/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios).
-  Black-eared Wheatear: A male at Trujillo (CC) on 11/03 (J. Muddeman). A male at Peraleda de la Mata (CC) on 15/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One at Alange (BA) on 18/03 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
-  Savi's Warbler: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 13/03 (M. Kelsey) and on 14/03 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One on River Guadiloba, Cáceres, on 17/03 and two in Plasencia (CC) on 18/03 (J. L. Bautista).

-Sedge Warbler: Four at Soto gravbel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 18/03 (J. Guerra) and on 27/03 (M. Gálvez), two there on 28/03 (V. de Alba, F. Lopo, F. Montaño, A. Núñez and J. Solana) and three on 31/03 (C. Camacho, M. Gálvez and M. Kelsey). One at Viñuelas gravel pits, Galisteo (CC) on 19/03 (S. Mayordomo). UOne at River Gargáligas between Obando and Acederas (BA) (W. Haworth -photo-) and two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 23/03 (J. Prieta).
-  Reed Warbler: Two at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 13/03 (M. Gálvez). One trapped for ringing at Budión, Rena (BA), on 15/03 (GIA-Extremadura). Two on River Gargáligas between Obando and Acedera (BA) on 21/03 (William Haworth).

-Spectacled Warbler: A male between Trujillo and Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) on 07/03 (J. Nolan -photo- and G. Schreur). Earliest ever arrival date. A male in Monfragüe (CC) on 05/04 (S. Mayordomo).
-  Subalpine Warbler: One at Plasencia (CC) on 10/03 (R. Montero). One in Monfragüe (CC) (M. Kelsey) and two at Miravete Pass (CC) on 11/03 (J. Nolan and G. Schreur).
-  Iberian chiffchaff: Three at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 15/03, one on 20/03 and another on 24/03 (D. Langlois). Two on Navacebreda trail, Plasencia (CC), on 20/03 (S. Mayordomo). Two at River Gargáligas, Vegas Altas (BA) on 26/03 (M. Kelsey). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 27/03 (M. Gálvez).
-  Willow Warbler: One at Plasencia (CC) (S. Mayordomo) and another at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 13/03 (M. Gálvez). One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 16/03 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios).
-  Eurasian Golden Oriole: Two at Alange (BA) on 29/03 (E. Amengual and M. Gálvez). A male at La Lapa (BA) on 30/03 (F. Montaño).
- Woodchat Shrike: One at Acehúche (CC) on 09/03 (Manuela Rodríguez). One at La Albuera (BA) on 10/03 (A. Cama, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and M. Pauly). One at Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) on 11/03 (J. Muddeman).
LAST RECORDS OF WINTER VISITORS
- Stock Dove: Five at La Albuera (BA) on 09/03 (F. Montaño) and six on 10/03 (A. Cama, M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and M. Pauly). Two at Riolobos (CC) on 10/03 (S. Mayordomo).
-  Pied Wagtail: A male at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 10/03 (S. Mayordomo y J. Prieta). A male at Galisteo lagoon (CC) on 26/03 (S. Mayordomo).

- Redwing: Uno en Pago de San Clemente (CC) el 12/03 (M. Kelsey).
-  Siskin: Two in pines at Piornal (CC) on 17/03 (J. Prieta). Eight at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 20/03 (D. Langlois).
-  Bullfinch: A male at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 15/03 (D. Langlois). A pair at Ojaranzo, Monfragüe (CC), on 18/03 (J. L. Bautista). One at Llera (BA) on 30/03 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez -photo-).
-  Reed Bunting: Five at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 10/03 (J. Muddeman). Two females at Valdefuentes, Galisteo (CC), 16/03 (J. Prieta).

FEBRUARY 2014. Notable observations in Extremadura

 

Annotated list of the most noteworthy records throughout February 2014. Compiled and with illustration above of Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis), by Sergio Mayordomo.

TRANSLATED BY MARTIN KELSEY

-Barnacle Goose: Two on the ricefields of Santa Amalia (BA) on 25/02 (Fernando Yuste).
-  Egyptian Goose: Three on Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 12/02 (Marc Gálvez and José Guerra). Six at Los Arenales, Cáceres, on 16/02 (Alberto Sánchez). Four on the pool at Morante, Badajoz, on 17/02 (José Luis Bautista). Two on Alcollarín reservoir (CC) on 22/02 (Antonio Calvo). Two at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 23/02 (Francisco Montaño and Gema Montaño).
- Ruddy Shelduck: One at rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 03/02 (Sergio Mayordomo). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 12/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).

- Common Shelduck: One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 09/02 (Martin Kelsey). Three at Guareña (BA) on 12/02 (José Antonio Román). Six at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 16/02 (J. L. Bautista). 18 at rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 22/02 and 22 on 25/02 (F. Yuste). Three at Palazuelo ricefields (BA) on 26/02 (Urban Bühlmann, Juan Pablo Prieto and Kirsten Walker).
- Red-crested Pochard: 7 on lagoons at La Albuera (BA) on 09/02 (Juan Carlos Paniagua) and on 20/02 (John Muddeman, J. P. Prieto and Godfried Schreur). A male at River Ardila (BA) on 15/02 (F. Montaño). One at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 16/02 (M. Kelsey and Patrick Kelsey) and four on 23/02 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).

- Black-necked Grebe: 40 at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 09/02 (S. Mayordomo and Eva Palacios), 30 on 16/02 (M. Kelsey and P. Kelsey -photo-), seven on 22/02 (Vanessa de Alba and Antonio Núñez) and 18 on 23/02 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño). One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 16/02 (M. Kelsey and P. Kelsey). Two at lagoons at La Albuera (BA) on 20/02 (J. Muddeman, J. P. Prieto and G. Schreur) and one there on 22/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Great White Egret: 12 at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 02/02 (M. Kelsey) and 25 there on 17/02 (Manuel García del Rey).
- Glossy Ibis: One at rice fields at El Batán (CC) on 03/02 (S. Mayordomo).
- Greater Flamingo: 14 at the lagoons at La Albuera (BA) on 24/02 (Andrés Vega).
- Goshawk: One at Puerto Peña (BA) on 16/02 (M. Kelsey and P. Kelsey).
- Booted Eagle: One at Guadiana del Caudillo (BA) on 02/02 (J. L. Bautista). One at Casatejada (CC) on 08/02 (M. Á. Muñoz and E. Palacios).
- Osprey: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 23/02 (José María Herranz).

-Purple Swamphen: Adult with three chicks at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 25/02 (Michel Viskens).
- Avocet: One at Lugar Nuevo, Peraleda de la Mata (CC), on 01/02 (S. Mayordomo). One at rice fields at Medellín (BA) on 15/02 (F. Yuste). 62 on rice fields at Palazuelo (BA) on 26/02 (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker).
- Kentish Plover: 25 on rice fields at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 01/02 (M. Kelsey) and 12 on 22/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez) and on 26/02 (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker).
- Dotterel: Six at Hinojal (CC) on 01/02 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois) and 15 on 07/02 (Alberto Gil). One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 03/02 (J. Guerra) and on 04/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Six at Cabeza del Buey (BA) on 08/02 (Jus Pérez, José Portillo and Alber Sanmartí) and three on 23/02 (Paco Bernáldez, J. Guerra and Paco Macías). 19 at Castuera (BA) on 23/02 (P. Bernáldez, J. Guerra and P. Macías).
- Jack Snipe: One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 03/02 (J. Guerra). Five seen on rice fields at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 08/02 (J. Pérez, J. Portillo and A. Sanmartí). One at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 15/02 (Juan José Ramos Encalado).
- Curlew: Two on rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 15/02 and four on 22/02 (F. Yuste). Three on rice fields at Palazuelo (BA) on 26/02 (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker).
- Lesser Yellowlegs: One remaining between Puebla de Alcollarín and Palazuelo (BA) on 10/02 (M. Kelsey), 12/02 (A. Gil), 18/02 (Santiago Avis), 22/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez) and 26/02 (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker).
- Mediterranean Gull: One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 05/02 and on 09/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). One at rice fields at Santa Amalia (BA) on 08/02 (J. Pérez, J. Portillo and A. Sanmartí). One at Torremejías (BA) on 09/02 (J. Guerra, J. Pérez, J. Portillo and A. Sanmartí) and another on rice fields at Navalvillar de Pela (BA) (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 12/02 and 14/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Common Gull: One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 09/02 (M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-legged Gull: One at Charco Salado, Casatejada (CC), on 02/02 (M. Kelsey). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 05/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). One at Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 12/02 and two on 14/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Kittiwake: One received at the Animal Recovery Centre Los Hornos which had been collected at Valencia de Alcántara (CC) on 10/02 (pers.com Javier Caldera). It died the following day.
- Little Gull: A first winter bird at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 09/02 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios), on 16/02 (M. Kelsey and P. Kelsey) and on 22/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez); and an adult there on 09/02 (M. Kelsey). One present at the lagoons of La Albuera (BA) on 16/02 (José María Álvarez).

- Caspian Tern: One at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 23/02 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Whiskered Tern: One at Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), on 27/02 (J. Guerra).
- White-winged Black Tern: One remaining at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 08/02 (J. Pérez, J. Portillo and A. Sanmartí), 09/02 (S. Mayordomo and E. Palacios), 22/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez) and 23/02 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Stock Dove: At least five at Galisteo (CC) on 08/02 (Javier Prieta), one on 10/02, two on 17/02 (S. Mayordomo) and 200 on 27/02 (M. Kelsey). 20 at Valverde de Leganés (BA) on 20/02 (J. Muddeman, J. P. Prieto and G. Schreur) and one on 22/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Ring-necked Parakeet: One at Mérida (BA) on 20/02 (Jesús Solana). Two at Campofrío, Badajoz, on 22/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Wryneck: One at River Bembézar, Azuaga (BA) on 01/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez). One trapped for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 23/02 (GIA Extremadura).
- Pied Wagtail: One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 04/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Two in a roost in Plasencia (CC) on 10/02 and three on 19/02 (J. Prieta). One at Acehúche (CC) on 15/02 (Iván Solana). One at Galisteo (CC) on 17/02 (S. Mayordomo). One at Majadas Altas, Campo Lugar (CC), on 23/02 (A. Calvo). One in the dehesa boyal of La Roca de la Sierra (BA) on 26/02 (G. Schreur).
- Alpine Accentor: Two at Montánchez castle (CC) on 01/02 (M. Kelsey). One or two at Alange castle (BA) on 24/02 (M. Gálvez) and one there on 25/02 (J. Guerra).
- Snow Finch: One at Jálama peak, Acebo (CC), on 19/02 (A. Gil). First record for Extremadura. Still present there on 23/02César Clemente and S. Mayordomo).

FIRST SPRING MIGRANTS

- Purple Heron: One at Torremayor (BA) on 28/02 (J. P. Prieto).
- Black Kite: One at Valverde de Mérida (BA) on 13/02 (M. Gálvez). One at Cáceres on 14/02 (J. L. Bautista). One at Plasencia on 15/02 (S. Mayordomo, Miguel Ángel Muñoz and E. Palacios).
- Egyptian Vulture: One at La Aldea del Obispo (CC) on 18/02 (Neil Renwick). One at Cáceres on 22/02 (J. Muddeman and G. Schreur). One at Alburquerque (BA) on 23/02 (J. Muddeman and G. Schreur).
- Short-toed Eagle: One at Alange (BA) on 26/02 (M. Gálvez) and another at Santa Cruz de la Sierra (CC) (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker). One at Mérida on 01/03 (J. Solana) and two between Trujillo and Torrejón el Rubio (CC) (M. Kelsey).
- Ringed Plover: 20 on rice fields at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 01/02 (M. Kelsey), present on 23/02 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez) and 23 on 26/02 (U. Bühlmann, J. P. Prieto and K. Walker).
- Alpine Swift: Three at Alange (BA) on 20/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). One at Guadiana River in Badajoz on 26/02 (G. Schreur). One in Mérida (BA) on 03/03 (M. Kelsey).
- Sand Martin: One at Soto gravel pit, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 14/02 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and more then ten there on 03/03 (M. Gálvez).
- Red-rumped Swallow: One at Alange (BA) on 25/02 (J. Guerra). One at Monfragüe (CC) on 28/02 (Esther Charles and Ivana).

JANUARY 2014. Notable observations in Extremadura

Translated by Martin Kelsey.

Annotated list of the most interesting records in Extremadura in January 2014. Compiled and illustration - Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus), by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey. Census team for the Vegas Altas (ECVA): José María Abad, Marcelino Cardalliaguet, Benigno Cienfuegos, Joaquín Fernández, Manuel Gómez Calzado, Carlos González, Luis Lozano, José Antonio Masero, Javier Prieta, Juan Pablo Prieto, Domingo Rivera, Ángel Sánchez, Ángel Luis Sánchez, Daniel Vicente, Fernando Yuste, Manuel Gómez and F. Borja.

- White-fronted Goose: Two adults at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 05/01 (Javier Prieta) and a juvenile there on 10/01 (César Clemente and Sergio Mayordomo). One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 13/01 (Marc Gálvez and José Guerra).
- Egyptian Goose: Two at Marinejo reservoir, Trujillo (CC), on 05/01 (S. Mayordomo). 30 at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 11/01 (Eva Palacios and J. Prieta). Three at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 13/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Two at Alcollarín (BA) on 25/01 (Antonio Calvo). Five at Arce de Abajo reservoir, Brozas (CC), on 27/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo) and on 29/01 (Manolo Iglesias). 24 at La Serena reservoir (BA) on 29/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). 38 Cubilar reservoir, Logrosán (CC), on 30/01 (Chris Cook, John Muddeman, Angela Plumb and Trevor Plumb).
- Ruddy Shelduck: One at Holguera (CC) on 10/01 (J. Prieta) and possibly the same bird at El Batán rice fields (CC) on 13/01 (S. Mayordomo) and 19/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).
- Shelduck: Four at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 08/01 (Alberto Gil). One at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 10/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Three at Gargáligas reservoir, Puebla de Alcocer (BA), on 11/01 (C. Clemente, M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). 16 at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 11/01 (E. Palacios and J. Prieta). Two at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 13/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and six on 24/01 (Elvira del Viejo). Six at Palancoso lagoon, Navalmoral de la Mata (CC), on 23/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Three at El Torviscal (BA) on 23/01 (Juan Pablo Prieto). One at La Serena reservoir (BA) on 29/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Red-crested Pochard: Six at large lagoon at La Albuera (BA) on 11/01 (Juan Carlos Paniagua) and seven on 25/01 (Paco Mendoza and J. C. Paniagua). At least five at Alange reservoir (BA) on 14/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Five at Tentudía reservoir, Calera de León (BA), on 18/01 (Alberto Pacheco). Eight at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 24/01 (E. del Viejo). 10 at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 28/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Ferruginous Duck: Five at Los Calles pool, Toril (CC), on 05/01 (J. Prieta) and three there on 12/01 (E. Palacios).
- Quail: At least eight at Taliga (BA) on 26/01 (Ángel T. Mejías).
- Great Crested Grebe: More than 500 at Alange reservoir (BA) on 14/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Black-necked Grebe: One at Sierra Brava reservoir, Zorita (CC), on 05/01 (S. Mayordomo) and on 09/01 (Martin Kelsey); and three on 11/01 (SEO-Extremadura). One at Brozas pool (CC) on 27/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). 60 at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 28/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Five at La Serena reservoir (BA) on 29/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Great Bittern: One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 17/01 (José Gómez Aparicio), on 18/01 (Javier Briz) and on 19/01 (J. Briz and J. Guerra).
- Squacco Heron: Two on Guadiana River in Badajoz on 12/01 (J. C. Paniagua) and one on 16/01 (J. Guerra). One at Rena (BA) on 21/01 (Luis Lozano). One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 25/01 (S. Mayordomo) and on 26/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb, T. Plumb and Santiago Villa). One at Sierra de Fuentes pools (CC) on 26/01, where present for some of winter (Estela Herguido).
- Black Stork: Four at Campillo de Llerena reservoir (BA) on 05/01 (Paco Macías). Two at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 09/01 (M. Kelsey) and three on 30/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb and T. Plumb). One at Valuengo reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 10/01 (Vanessa de Alba and Antonio Núñez). Two on Ardila River (BA) on 11/01 (E. del Viejo). Two on Fresnedillas pool, Oliva de Plasencia (CC), on 12/01 (José María Herranz). One at Brovales reservoir, Jerez de los Caballeros (BA), on 13/01 (Francisco Montaño, A. Núñez and Joaquín Vázquez). Three at Navalvillar de Pela (BA) on 21/01 (Manuel Gómez Calzado). One at Monfragüe (CC) on 22/01 (Rubén Serradilla). One at Campo Lugar (CC) on 26/01 (Antonio Calvo and J. P. Prieto). One at Llanos de Brozas (CC) on 27/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). One at Puerto Peña, Talarrubias (BA), on 31/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Glossy Ibis: One at Hitos de Abajo, Campo Lugar (CC), on 01/01 (A. Calvo). One at Riolobos rice fields (CC) on 10/01 (J. Prieta). One at pool at Lugar de Malpartida de Cáceres (CC) on 12/01 (Francisco Javier Caballero) and on 16/01 (M. Iglesias). Four at El Torviscal (BA) on 23/01 (J. P. Prieto).
- Spoonbill: 12 at Los Canchales reservoir (CC) on 11/01 (E. Costillo) and 17 on 13/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Two at Galisteo (CC) on 13/01 (S. Mayordomo). One at Alange reservoir (BA) on 14/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). Two at Moral reservoir, Los Santos de Maimona (BA), on 17/01 (V. de Alba, F. Montaño and A. Núñez).
- Black Kite: Four at Villanueva de la Serena landfill (BA) on 05/01 and three on 12/01 (Chema Traverso). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/01 (Antonio M. Mendoza). One at Navalvillar de Pela (BA) on 21/01 (Juan Antonio Barquero).
- Egyptian Vulture: An adult at Torrecillas de la Tiesa (CC) on 10/01 (Alfredo Ortega). Two at Torrejoncillo (CC) on 19/01 (S. Mayordomo). One at Canchos de Ramiro, Cachorrilla (CC), and two at Acehúche (CC) on 23/01 (J. M. Moreras, P. Rodríguez and Ángel Sánchez). One at Salto del Gitano, Monfragüe (CC), on 30/01 (M. Kelsey and Neil Renwick).
- Goshawk: One at Gévora River, Alburquerque (BA), on 11/01 (Godfried Schreur and Pedro Schreur). One at Oliva de Mérida (BA) on 15/01 (J. Guerra). One at Alcántara reservoir (CC) on 24/01 (S. Mayordomo). A female at Montehermoso (CC) on 26/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). A female at Las Mestas (CC) on 26/01 (A. Pacheco). One at Brozas (CC) on 27/01 (M. Iglesias).
- Booted Eagle: A pale morph at River Gévora, Badajoz, on 01/01 (José Antonio Molina, Mª Rocío Molina, Sabas Molina F. and Sabas Molina R.). A dark morph at El Almendral (BA) on 06/01 (Juan Carlos Delgado). One at Guadiana River, Badajoz, on 31/01 (Jesús Sánchez).
- Osprey: One at Gabriel y Galán reservoir (CC) on 08/01 (A. Pacheco). One at Los Canchales reservoir (BA) on 13/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and on 24/01 (E. del Viejo). One at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 25/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).
- Common Crane: 63,205 in the central zone (BA/CC) on 24/01 (M. Gómez Calzado and José Antonio Román).
- Black-winged Stilt: 1,649 in the Vegas Altas (BA/CC) on 21/01 (ECVA).
- Avocet: Six at Hitos de Abajo, Campo Lugar (CC), on 01/01 (A. Calvo) and 23 on 05/01 (M. Gálvez, J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo). Three at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 08/01 (A. Gil) and on 12/01 (Lorenzo Alcántara). One at Medellín (BA) on 21/01 (F. Yuste).
- Kentish Plover: Three at Hitos de Abajo, Campo Lugar (CC), on 01/01 (A. Calvo). Four at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 01/01 (A. Calvo) and on 08/01 (A. Gil), 22 on 09/01 (J. P. Prieto), 8 on 11/01 (SEO-Extremadura), 24 on 12/01 (L. Alcántara) and 34 on 21/01 (Marcelino Cardalliaguet and J. P. Prieto). Three at Santa Amalia (BA) on 11/01 (F. Montaño and Gema Montaño), 41 on 21/01 (J. Prieta) and three on 30/01 (A. M. Mendoza).
- Dotterel: Seven at Hinojal (CC) on 12/01 (E. Palacios) and six on 24/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo), on 27/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb and T. Plumb) and on 31/01 (M. Kelsey). At La Serena (BA): 2 at Cabeza del Buey, 3 at Castuera and 18 on the cañada real Segoviana on 24/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra), the latter group remaining at least until 25/01 (E. del Viejo). One at Granja de Torrehermosa (BA) on 26/01 (Miguel Corvillo).
- Grey Plover: Two at Logrosán (CC) on 12/01 (Noelia Baeza and Jorge Ángel Herrera).
- Little Stint: 446 in the Vegas Altas (BA/CC) on 21/01 (ECVA).
- Temminck’s Stint: One at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 21/01 (M. Cardalliaguet and J. P. Prieto).
- Dunlin: 4,217 on the Vegas Altas (BA/CC) on 21/01 (ECVA).
- Ruff: 572 on the Vegas Altas (BA/CC) on 21/01 (ECVA).

- Curlew: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/01 (A. Calvo). Two at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 07/01 (M. Kelsey), four on 08/01 (A. Gil), 19 on 09/01 (J. P. Prieto), 9 on 11/01 (J. Guerra and S. Mayordomo) and 15 on 21/01 (M. Cardalliaguet and J. P. Prieto). Three at Santa Amalia (BA) on 11/01 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño). Three at Hernán Cortes (BA) (J. Prieta) and three at Villanueva de la Serena (BA) (Carlos González) on 21/01. Two at Hitos de Abajo, Campo Lugar (CC), on 28/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb and T. Plumb).
- Lesser Yellowlegs: One at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 07/01 (M. Kelsey), on 08/01 (A. Gil), on 09/01 (Jesús Porras and Rufino) and on 11/01 (SEO-Extremadura).
- Wood Sandpiper: Six at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 01/01 (A, Calvo). Five at Rena (BA) on 21/01 (L. Lozano). Two at El Torviscal (BA) on 23/01 (J. P. Prieto).
- Mediterranean Gull: One at Villanueva de la Serena (BA) on 21/01 (C. González).
- Yellow-legged Gull: Two at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 10/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo). Three at Villar de Rena (BA) on 21/01 (Ángel Sánchez).
- Little Gull: A juvenile at Orellana reservoir (BA) on 28/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra) and on 30/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb and T. Plumb). An adult at Navalvillar de Pela (BA) on 30/01 (C. Cook, J. Muddeman, A. Plumb and T. Plumb).
- Caspian Tern: One at Alqueva reservoir, Villarreal (BA), on 16/01 (Joaquín Mazón).

-White-winged Black Tern: One at Orellana Reservoir (BA) on 09/01, on16/01 (William Haworth) and on 28/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).
- Stock Dove: Two at El Sotillo reservoir, Monroy (CC), on 12/01 (E. Palacios). Six on rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 13/01 (S. Mayordomo). Four at Galisteo (CC) on 26/01 (J. Prieta).
- Tawny Owl: A fledged chick at the university campus at Badajoz on 13/01 (E. Costillo).
- Short-eared Owl: One at Hernán Cortés (BA) on 21/01 (J. M. Abad and J. A. Masero). One at Valdehornillos (BA) on 23/01 (J. A. Román).
- Pallid Swift: At least one at Alange (BA) on 09/01 (Jesús Solana) and on 14/01 (J. Guerra).
- Hoopoe: A leucistic individual between Yelbes and Valdetorres (BA) on 29/01 (J. A. Román).
- Wryneck: One at Matachel River, Alange (BA) on 09/01 (J. Guerra). One in pinewood at Garrovillas (CC) on 12/01 (S. Mayordomo). One at Cedillo (CC) on 18/01 (G. Schreur and P. Schreur). One at Malpartida de Plasencia (CC) on 18/01 (S. Mayordomo). One at La Parra (BA) on 18/01 (V. de Alba and A. Núñez). One at Valdecigüeñas, Puebla del Maestre (BA), on 23/01 (M. Gálvez). Three at El Batán (CC) on 24/01 (Ricardo Montero, Jenny Torfs and Michel Viskens).
- Pied Wagtail: One at Riolobos rice fields (CC) on 13/01 (S. Mayordomo). One at Cedillo (CC) on 18/01 (G. Schreur and P. Schreur). One at Brozas pool (CC) on 27/01 (C. Clemente and S. Mayordomo).
- Moustached Warbler: One at Puebla de Alcollarín (BA) on 08/01 (A. Gil). One at Budión stream, Rena (BA), on 21/01 (L. Lozano).
- Goldcrest: Two at Granadilla pines (CC) on 20/01 (S. Mayordomo).
- Bearded Tit: A male at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 25/01 (S. Mayordomo).
- Brambling: A male in Gata valley (CC) on 26/01 (S. Mayordomo).
- Common Crossbill: Seven at Riomalo de Arriba (CC) on 08/01 (S. Mayordomo). Several at Ladrillar (CC) on 21/01 (A. Pacheco). 

FIRST SPRING MIGRANTS
- Lesser Kestrel: Two at Almendralejo (BA) on 29/01 (J. A. Román).
- Great Spotted Cuckoo: Two at Santa Marta de Magasca (CC) on 11/01 (M. Kelsey). Two at Villamesías (CC) on 25/01 (A. Calvo).
- Barn Swallow: Four at Alange (BA) on 04/01 (P. Macías) and one on 14/01 (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra). One in Trujillo (CC) on 14/01 (N. Renwick).
- House Martin: One in Mérida (BA) on 03/01, three on 05/01 (J. Solana) and two on 09/01 (A. Calvo). Three at La Codosera (BA) (P. Schreur) and present at Villanueva de la Serena (BA) (J. P. Prieto) on 09/01. Present in Alange (BA) throughout the whole month (M. Gálvez and J. Guerra).

THE DATABASE OF BIRDS IN EXTREMADURA

TRANSLATED BY MARTIN KELSEY

From the beginning of this blog, since May 2010, the only section that has remained unchanged has been the monthly summaries of the most interesting sightings of birds in Extremadura. This compilation of records did not arise from the blog, rather it had been taking place from much earlier, indeed since the mid 1990s. The purpose was to publish them in a book, an annual report called “Aves de Extremadura”. Up to now, four reports have been published, covering the period 1998 to 2008. Given that the information flow is, thanks to new technology, much greater now than in those first years, it is also much easier to disseminate it, so that these monthly summaries have become the priority, appearing each month, regularly and on time. All of this is possible thanks to the enormous efforts of Sergio Mayordomo, who has been compiling all of the observations that meet certain criteria for each species (see vol IV de Aves de Extremadura). Given the large number of records, not all necessarily appear in the summaries; although as many as possible do. 
 

To the end of 2013, some graphs have been prepared to show the amount of information that has been received to date (taking into account all data received, not just that given in the summaries). There are more than 10,000 records between May 2010 and December 2013, that together with the information gathered between 1998 and 2008 in the reports, provide the biggest database on birds in Extremadura. The main source is the Goce Forum. There are also records submitted directly. The information shown in the graphs is so clear that it barely requires comment. From the first year, people have been encouraged to submit records and there is now an average of 3,200 annual records. By month, the pattern is the same as bird activity, with maxima coinciding with migration peaks in April and September/October (there is great interest in phenological patterns) and lowest at the start of summer in June and July, when there is less bird movement and people may spend less time in the field because of the heat.

As well as providing information of use for our birding and for those visiting Extremadura, a lot of this information has been made available also for particular studies of species and sites, when required. Always we have in mind the understanding that we can only conserve what we know! Of course, this database has only been possible thanks to the incalculable collaboration of hundreds of birders who pass on their records. A thousand thanks to you all!!

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).