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
03/04/2009 16:02
Birdlist April 2009
Bee Eaters returned at the start of the month! First of the year and other interesting sightings are dated as usual. As of 29/04 we've got 57 species logged. Check Blog for details...
Bee Eater 01/04
Golden Eagle 08/04
White Wagtail
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