Booted Eagle - Hieraaetus Pennatus
One of our more common raptor sightings the Booted Eagle is a small, buzzard sized eagle occurring in both pale and dark forms. It is typical of the wooded, hot countryside of the Alpujarras and can often be seen soaring effortlessly overhead. It catches reptiles, small birds and small mamals on the ground, often after a spectacular, swift stoop with folded wings - sometimes from a considerable height.
Seen in the region - Late March - October
Contact
Birdwatch Alpujarras
Lanjarón, Granada, Spain
Ian Williams +34 648 787 402
Kiersten Rowland +34 636 341 609
Search site
Lanjaron Webcam
News
31/07/2009 10:43
Birdlist June 2009 With 45 species listed this month brand new sightings included Alpine Swifts, Spotted Flycatchers, Nuthatch and my first Peregrine Falcon in Spain! Check the blog for details...
Golden Oriole
Bee Eater
Peregrine Falcon 0306
Golden Eagle 2406
Hoopoe
Woodchat Shrike
Kestrel
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