65 species were seen in the Alcossebre area in March 2021. This is 12 species less than last year at this time. A number of summer birds/spring migrants have not made an appearance yet i.e. Great Spotted Cuckoo, Woodchat Shrike and Northern Wheatear for example. There were first of the year records for Red-breasted Merganser, Purple Heron and Glossy Ibis. There were first of the spring records for Black-crowned Night Heron, Pallid Swift, Alpine Swift, Barn Swallow, House Martin, Willow Warbler, Subalpine Warbler and Common Redstart. Red-legged Partridge were very scarce this month, only one bird seen on the 12th March. |
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