{"id":2071,"date":"2017-10-31T10:37:01","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T10:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/?p=2071"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:52:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:52:39","slug":"birding-in-late-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/blog\/birding-in-late-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Birding in Late Autumn in Tarifa and the Strait of Gibraltar"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Birding
Griffon Vulture in the Strait of Gibraltar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Birding in late Autumn in Tarifa and the Strait of Gibraltar can be quite amazing. In fact, late October and November are arguably the most complete birding months.<\/p>\n

Griffon Vulture Migration<\/h2>\n

It is in this time of the year when the\u00a0Griffon Vulture migration<\/a>\u00a0is at its best, with over 900\u00a0Griffons (including one R\u00fcppell\u00b4s)\u00a0thermalling\u00a0together this morning in El\u00a0Estrecho\u00a0Natural Park.<\/p>\n

Passerines Migration<\/h2>\n

At the same time, thousands of\u00a0passerines\u00a0migrate in daytime to Africa following the coastline of Los Lances beach in\u00a0Tarifa\u00a0comprising European Goldfinch, Common Chaffinch, European\u00a0Serin, Skylark, lagged Barn Swallows and House Sparrows too.<\/p>\n

\"Scopoli's
Scopoli’s Shearwater in migration as seen from the Island of Tarifa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Seabirds Migration<\/h2>\n

Over the Ocean<\/a>, good numbers of Scopoli\u00b4s\u00a0Shearwaters\u00a0(up to 3300 birds\/hour have been counted today by\u00a0Migres) cross the Strait, along with Balearic\u00a0Shearwaters, Audouin\u00b4s Gulls, Skuas and Terns.<\/p>\n

Wintering Cranes<\/h2>\n

In La\u00a0Janda, the first groups of Cranes have reached their wintering grounds and the puddling of the flooded rice paddies attracts large numbers of White Stork (no less than 3000 this afternoon), Glossy Ibis and Cattle Egrets.<\/p>\n

\"Common
Common Cranes in the rice fields of La Janda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Let’s not forget the raptors!<\/h2>\n

Although the big days of raptor migration are over, the community of birds of prey is remarkable including Spanish Imperial, Bonelli\u2019s, Booted and Short-toed Snake Eagles, Eurasian Marsh and Hen Harriers, Black-shouldered and Red Kites, etc.<\/p>\n

\"Dark
Dark morph Booted Eagle in the Strait of Gibraltar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Best time for rare birds<\/h2>\n

In addition, October is an excellent period to look for rarities. Proof of this are the two Yellow-browed\u00a0Warblers which have been found today in the region or the striking male Pallid Harrier and the immature Lesser Spotted Eagle (probably a returning individual<\/a>) we have seen!\u00a0All this under a beautiful blue sky and mild temperatures!<\/p>\n

\"Immature
Immature Lesser-spotted Eagle at La Janda, October 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Birding in late autumn – why we love it<\/h2>\n

As you can see, there are many reasons to pay a visit to the Strait of Gibraltar during this period. Birding in late Autumn can be very productive and pleasant. Also, it gives you the chance to see the different facets of migration. Those that very few people still have seen and that are only possible here, in the Strait.<\/p>\n

Contact us<\/a> if you want to arrange a trip during this exciting time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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