{"id":2794,"date":"2019-04-19T11:47:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T11:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/?p=2794"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:52:38","slug":"lesser-kestrels-tarifa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/blog\/lesser-kestrels-tarifa\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesser Kestrels in Tarifa &#8211; a walk tour within the #MigBird event"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_5669\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5669\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5669 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/new.birdingcadiz.com\/next\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Primillas_Castillo_Cartel-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Panel to advertise the activity to watch Lesser Kestrels in Tarifa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Panel to advertise the activity to watch Lesser Kestrels in Tarifa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Lesser Kestrels in Tarifa<\/h2>\n<p>The ancient ramparts of Guzman el Bueno Castle in Tarifa, hold the southernmost colony of Lesser Kestrels in the continent. In addition, this is one of the few sites where this typically migrant species overwinters in Europe. Unfortunatelly, the Lesser Kestrel population has suffered a dramatic decline throughout its range. This is due to <a href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/environment\/nature\/conservation\/wildbirds\/action_plans\/docs\/falco_naumanni.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">multiple factors<\/a>. This way, make people\u00a0aware about the presence and fascinating lifestyle of this charming raptor is a key factor towards its conservation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5659\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5659\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5659 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/new.birdingcadiz.com\/next\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/MG_8456_N-1.jpg\" alt=\"Male Lesser Kestrel in Tarifa. Photography by Yeray Seminario \/ Birding The Strait\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Male Lesser Kestrel in Tarifa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tarifa #MigBird<\/h2>\n<p>Next Saturday 20th, Birding The Strait will be offering a free excursion around the Castle. The breeding colony of Lesser Kestrel will be the central subject of the activity. However, we will certainly have the chance to observe many other\u00a0species as well.<\/p>\n<p>This activity is part of Birding The Strait corporate responsibility . Come join us!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5666\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5666 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/new.birdingcadiz.com\/next\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/10712668725_a723cee6ce_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Female Lesser Kestrel. Photography by Javi Elorriaga from Birding The Strait\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Female Lesser Kestrel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Aftermath<\/h2>\n<p>We\u00a0want to thank the 17 participants for their friendliness and enthusiasm. The morning just flew by observing Lesser Kestrels around their nests. Moreover, we have seen numerous Black Kites in active migration from Africa. It has been very rewarding to discuss with this varied group of nature enthusiasts from Tarifa, other regions of Spain, Holland and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2801 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG-20190420-WA0005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most rewarding surprise has been to realize the remarkable knowledge for birds and nature by the youngest participants. No doubt, local initiatives such as MigBird are significantly contributing to increase the awareness for wildlife conservation in Tarifa. This is really encouraging! In Birding The Strait we will keep working in this direction as much as we can.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2800\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/IMG-20190420-WA0004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, we want to thank Diego and Lucia, from the Tarifa Town Hall, for their support.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in visiting this colony and learn more about the Lesser Kestrel and the other resident and migratory raptors, <a href=\"http:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lesser Kestrels in Tarifa The ancient ramparts of Guzman el Bueno Castle in Tarifa, hold the southernmost colony of Lesser Kestrels in the continent. 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