August and the BIG Migration in the Strait of Gibraltar

Booted Eagle seen during the BIG migration in the Strait of Gibraltar - by Yeray Seminario
Booted Eagle near Tarifa

The middle of August marks the beginning of the BIG migration in the Strait of Gibraltar. And today has been a BIG day in the Strait of Gibraltar. We had several thousands White Storks in huge flocks as well as an impressive numbers of Black Kites flying overhead. Also, some other raptors have been abundant: Booted Eagle, Short-toed Snake-Eagles and Montagu’s Harriers, specially.

Black Kites were counted in the thousands near Tarifa - by Yeray Seminario
Black Kites were counted in the thousands near Tarifa
Short-toed Snake-Eagle near Tarifa - by Yeray Seminario
Short-toed Snake-Eagle near Tarifa

A beautiful day in the middle of August in Tarifa, for those who think that there’s more than sun and beach in the summer! If September is the most popular time because of the diversity of species, August is definitely the winner when it comes to numbers and spectacular flocks!

Contact us if you want to arrange a trip and enjoy the BIG migration in the Strait of Gibraltar!


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