Yelkouan Shearwater

Vagrant Blue-cheeked Bee-eater at Capo Murro di Porco in Sicily

I’m standing at Capo Murro di Porco, the southern edge of Sicily, where – quite close to Syrakus – the land gives way to open sea and the wind never really settles. I’ve come here for seawatching, scanning the horizon for shearwaters, but something unexpected should pull my attention furthermore. Near the parking area, a… Continue reading Vagrant Blue-cheeked Bee-eater at Capo Murro di Porco in Sicily

Stejneger’s Scoter at Alicante, Valencia

An adult male Stejneger’s Scoter (Melanitta deglandi stejnegeri) could be photographed at Pinet beach, La Marina Coast, Alicante. This Asian White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi stejnegeri) is the second record for Spain and is a real MEGA . The bird was seen at least from the 6th of December at La Marina together with Common Scoter… Continue reading Stejneger’s Scoter at Alicante, Valencia