Woodchat Shrike - Lanius Senator
Easily identified by its chestnut crown and black and white plumage, the Woodchat Shrike returns to the Alpujarras from tropical Africa to breed in Spring. On occasion they can be remarkably obvious, perched on wires, trees and bush tops, waiting to pounce on insects and small birds. This bright and striking bird is seen regularly in open woodland and bushy, open countryside.
Present in the region - April - October
Contact
Birdwatch Alpujarras
Lanjarón, Granada, Spain
Ian Williams +34 648 787 402
Kiersten Rowland +34 636 341 609
Search site
Lanjaron Webcam
News
21/09/2009 12:49
Birdlist August 2009. A quiet few weeks down here as the baking heat of summer kept the birding very local...still, the seasonal visitors added interest throughout the month and Pallid Swifts and the first Firecrest of the year kept the year list going!
Pallid Swift 17/08
Short-toed Eagle
Firecrest 05/08
Golden Oriole
Alpine Swift
Booted Eagle
Short-toed Treecreeper
Bee Eater
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