A very early start to the day for me. 7.00 am and still dark, for a bird spotting trip with our neighbour Ton. He is from Holland and as his car has only has two seats , Sarah kindly let me go alone. We went to the area of Quinta do Lago, best known for its golf courses,but fortunately set amongst lakes and bordered by the estuary of the Ria Formosa national park. It is a bird paradise as no hunting is allowed in the reserve. We spotted 60 different species during the day, Sixteen were new to Sarah and my list for this year, and as we have decided to do what the Americans call a BIG YEAR, (in which they count as many different species for a year as possible),we were very happy with the result. Notably Booted eagle, Black necked grebe,Jack Snipe and below. Spoon bill, Common Waxbill and Purple Gallinule or Swamp Hen.
Great day and great company , Thank you Ton..
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