Rufous Bush Robin (Cercotrichas galactotes). Acehúche, Cáceres. Photo by Manuela Rodríguez.
Annotated list of the most interesting records during May 2013. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey.
- Egyptian Goose: Two at Palazuelo (BA) on 15/05 (Martin Kelsey).
- Common Shelduck: At Valdecañas reservoir (CC) 13 recorded, five pairs and three males, on 28/05 (Ángel Sánchez, Francisco Hurtado, Jezabel Rodríguez and Manuel Flores) and three pairs on 31/05 (Sergio Mayordomo).
- Wigeon: Two pairs on the River Zújar, Campanario (BA), on 04/05 (José Antonio Barquero and Víctor Manuel Quintana)
- Pintail: Two males at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Northern Shoveler: At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), two males were seen on 01/05 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez) and four birds, three males and a female, on the following dates 04/05 (Antonio Núñez, Eva Palacios, S. Mayordomo and Vanessa de Alba), 06/05 (Francisco Montaño, Jesús Solana and Joaquín Vázquez) and 07/05 (Sergio Pérez Gil). Two males at Arrocampo (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the lagoons of Torremejía (BA) on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (Erich Streich and M. Gálvez). Three birds, two males and a female, on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Several present at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Red-crested Pochard: At Alange reservoir (BA) three (two males and a female) on 06/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), a pair on 11/05 and a male on 15/05 and 20/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the La Albuera lagoons between 07/05 and el 09/05 (A. Núñez). A female on the Torremejía lagoons (BA) on 15/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the Orellana reservoir (BA) on 17/05 (M. Gálvez). A female with four ducklings at Los Canchales (BA) on 24/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Common Pochard: A male on the pool at Torrealba, Torremocha (CC), on 12/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez).
- Porrón pardo: A pair at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 05/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Pheasant: At least two heard at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Squacco Heron: At Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), two seen on 06/05 (S. Pérez Gil) yand seven present on 26/05 (Fernando Díaz and S. Pérez Gil). One on pool at Esparragalejo (BA) on 12/05 (Pablo Herrador).
- Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: The individual first seen in April remained at Arrocampo with sightings on 02/05 (Vicente Risco), 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Prieta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 10/05 (Pablo Vera) and 22/05 (Antolín Redondo).
- Glossy Ibis: At Guareña (BA) one seen on 01/05 (Antonio Calvo), 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 09/05 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo and J. Solana) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), and four present there on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil). At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), seven were seen entering the heron roost on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) with one on 06/05 (F. Montaño, J. Solana and J. Vázquez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sacred Ibis: The Arrocampo (CC) bird was seen again on 02/05 (V. Risco) and 20/05 (Óscar Llama).
- White-tailed Eagle: A seond-year juvenile at Alía (CC) on 04/05 (Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza).
- Lammergeier: An immature closet o Puerto Peña, Talarrubias (BA), on 16/05 (C. de Mera and G. Romero).
- Rüppell’s Vulture: A second-year bird was seen on the cliffs at Valbellido, Salvaleón (BA), on 21/05 (M. Gálvez), 22/05 (F. Montaño and M. Gálvez), 23/05 (A. Núñez, F. Montaño and J. Vázquez), 24/05 (Jerónimo Corral, Lorenzo Alcántara and Ó. Llama) and 25/05 (José Gómez Aparicio and José Portillo). A third-year bird was present at the Mirabel (CC) rubbish tip on 25/05 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 26/05 (J. Portillo).
- Hen Harrier: A female at Guijo de Coria (CC) on días 03/05 (S. Mayordomo) and 08/05 (J. Prieta). A female at Palomas (BA) on 04/05 (J. Guerra). A male at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (Fernando Yuste).
- Egyptian Goose: Two at Palazuelo (BA) on 15/05 (Martin Kelsey).
- Common Shelduck: At Valdecañas reservoir (CC) 13 recorded, five pairs and three males, on 28/05 (Ángel Sánchez, Francisco Hurtado, Jezabel Rodríguez and Manuel Flores) and three pairs on 31/05 (Sergio Mayordomo).
- Wigeon: Two pairs on the River Zújar, Campanario (BA), on 04/05 (José Antonio Barquero and Víctor Manuel Quintana)
- Pintail: Two males at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Northern Shoveler: At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), two males were seen on 01/05 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez) and four birds, three males and a female, on the following dates 04/05 (Antonio Núñez, Eva Palacios, S. Mayordomo and Vanessa de Alba), 06/05 (Francisco Montaño, Jesús Solana and Joaquín Vázquez) and 07/05 (Sergio Pérez Gil). Two males at Arrocampo (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the lagoons of Torremejía (BA) on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (Erich Streich and M. Gálvez). Three birds, two males and a female, on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Several present at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Red-crested Pochard: At Alange reservoir (BA) three (two males and a female) on 06/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), a pair on 11/05 and a male on 15/05 and 20/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the La Albuera lagoons between 07/05 and el 09/05 (A. Núñez). A female on the Torremejía lagoons (BA) on 15/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the Orellana reservoir (BA) on 17/05 (M. Gálvez). A female with four ducklings at Los Canchales (BA) on 24/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Common Pochard: A male on the pool at Torrealba, Torremocha (CC), on 12/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez).
- Porrón pardo: A pair at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 05/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Pheasant: At least two heard at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Squacco Heron: At Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), two seen on 06/05 (S. Pérez Gil) yand seven present on 26/05 (Fernando Díaz and S. Pérez Gil). One on pool at Esparragalejo (BA) on 12/05 (Pablo Herrador).
- Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: The individual first seen in April remained at Arrocampo with sightings on 02/05 (Vicente Risco), 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Prieta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 10/05 (Pablo Vera) and 22/05 (Antolín Redondo).
- Glossy Ibis: At Guareña (BA) one seen on 01/05 (Antonio Calvo), 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 09/05 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo and J. Solana) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), and four present there on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil). At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), seven were seen entering the heron roost on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) with one on 06/05 (F. Montaño, J. Solana and J. Vázquez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sacred Ibis: The Arrocampo (CC) bird was seen again on 02/05 (V. Risco) and 20/05 (Óscar Llama).
- White-tailed Eagle: A seond-year juvenile at Alía (CC) on 04/05 (Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza).
- Lammergeier: An immature closet o Puerto Peña, Talarrubias (BA), on 16/05 (C. de Mera and G. Romero).
- Rüppell’s Vulture: A second-year bird was seen on the cliffs at Valbellido, Salvaleón (BA), on 21/05 (M. Gálvez), 22/05 (F. Montaño and M. Gálvez), 23/05 (A. Núñez, F. Montaño and J. Vázquez), 24/05 (Jerónimo Corral, Lorenzo Alcántara and Ó. Llama) and 25/05 (José Gómez Aparicio and José Portillo). A third-year bird was present at the Mirabel (CC) rubbish tip on 25/05 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 26/05 (J. Portillo).
- Hen Harrier: A female at Guijo de Coria (CC) on días 03/05 (S. Mayordomo) and 08/05 (J. Prieta). A female at Palomas (BA) on 04/05 (J. Guerra). A male at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (Fernando Yuste).
- Montagu’s Harrier: A melanistic individual at Guijo de Coria (CC) on 03/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Goshawk: At Alía (CC) one seen on 03/05, 05/05 and 13/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois). One at the pines at Serradilla (CC) on 25/05 (J. Prieta).
- Goshawk: At Alía (CC) one seen on 03/05, 05/05 and 13/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois). One at the pines at Serradilla (CC) on 25/05 (J. Prieta).
- Red-footed Falcon: A female was present at Casatejada (CC) on 01/05 (Emilio Pérez-Balsalobre, E. Palacios, Gorka Gorospe, Isabel Gallardo, Manuel García del Rey and Sergio Mayordomo), 02/05 (Javier Briz), 03/05 (Miguel Ángel Muñoz and V. Risco) and 04/05 (E. del Viejo, F. Montaño –photo above-) and Gema Montaño). Another female at Madrigalejo (CC) on 11/05 (M. Kelsey – photo beside -).
- Hobby: An injured bird found at Torrejoncillo (CC) on 08/05 (Raúl Granados -photo-). An adult at Majadas (CC) pines on 12/05 (J. Prieta). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 15/05 and 27/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (Lorenzo Alcántara and M. Gálvez). One at Alange (BA) on 20/05 (M. Gálvez). One at Serradilla (CC) pines on 25/05 (J. Prieta). On 29/05 one seen at Majadas (CC) pines and a pair at Riolobos rice fields (CC) (S. Mayordomo). Two at Monfragüe (CC) on 31/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Crane. On 11/05 at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), the six individuals seen first in April were again recorded (M. Kelsey).
- Kentish Plover: 11 adults, one of which was accompanied with three chicks, at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). A group of between three and 34 birds at Guareña (BA) between 03/05 and 12/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, Francis Martín, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Vázquez, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo, S. Pérez Gil and V. de Alba). Several at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 and 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least seven birds and two nests at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Plover: At Guareña (BA) one present on 01/05 (A. Calvo, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), and two between 03/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Two at Guadiloba reservoir, Cáceres, on 02/05 (Alberto Gil). At Palazuelo (BA) seven were present on 02/05 and three on 11/05 (M. Kelsey). At Navalvillar de Pela (BA) two at Moheda Alta on 02/05 and also at Casas de Hitos on 15/05 (M. Kelsey). On 28/05 two on the rice fields at Riolobos (CC) and two at the rice fields of El Batán (CC) (J. Prieta). On 29/05 a different individual was present at El Batán (S. Mayordomo).
- Northern Lapwing: Three at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). At Santa Amalia (BA) 28 were present on 16/05 and 40 on 24/05 (F. Yuste). Two at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Three adults and two chicks on the Gallinera stream, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 19/05 (M. Gálvez). A female at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 25/05 (M. Gálvez). Three males on rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 28/05 (J. Prieta) with just one on 29/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Common Crane. On 11/05 at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), the six individuals seen first in April were again recorded (M. Kelsey).
- Kentish Plover: 11 adults, one of which was accompanied with three chicks, at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). A group of between three and 34 birds at Guareña (BA) between 03/05 and 12/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, Francis Martín, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Vázquez, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo, S. Pérez Gil and V. de Alba). Several at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 and 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least seven birds and two nests at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Plover: At Guareña (BA) one present on 01/05 (A. Calvo, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), and two between 03/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Two at Guadiloba reservoir, Cáceres, on 02/05 (Alberto Gil). At Palazuelo (BA) seven were present on 02/05 and three on 11/05 (M. Kelsey). At Navalvillar de Pela (BA) two at Moheda Alta on 02/05 and also at Casas de Hitos on 15/05 (M. Kelsey). On 28/05 two on the rice fields at Riolobos (CC) and two at the rice fields of El Batán (CC) (J. Prieta). On 29/05 a different individual was present at El Batán (S. Mayordomo).
- Northern Lapwing: Three at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). At Santa Amalia (BA) 28 were present on 16/05 and 40 on 24/05 (F. Yuste). Two at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Three adults and two chicks on the Gallinera stream, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 19/05 (M. Gálvez). A female at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 25/05 (M. Gálvez). Three males on rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 28/05 (J. Prieta) with just one on 29/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Red Knot: One at Guareña between 01/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Calvo, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, L. Alcántara, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sanderling: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). At Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), three present on 17/05 (M. Kelsey) and seven on 20/05 (John Muddeman). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least eight at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Temminck’s Stint: At Guareña (BA) two on 06/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 10/05 (M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Martín, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Guareña (BA) between 08/05 and el 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Whimbrel: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Wood Sandpiper: En Guareña (BA) four on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), two on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) and one on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Turnstone: On 20/05 one seen at Alange reservoir (BA) (M. Gálvez) and another at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA) (J. Muddeman).
- Mediterranean Gull: A third-year bird at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 26/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).
- Common Gull: Two second-year birds at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-legged Gull: A second-year bird at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Palazuelo (BA) one on 15/05 and two on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). A second-year bird at Alange reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (M. Gálvez). Two adults at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Whiskered Tern: Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At Guareña (BA) three on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and one on 03/05 (J. Guerra) and 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Ten present La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Six at Portaje reservoir on 25/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Tern: Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 (F. Yuste). At La Albuera lagoons (BA) one on 17/05 (A. Núñez) and two on 24/05 (J. Corral and Ó. Llama). One at Boquerón reservoir, Cordobilla de Lácara (BA), on 23/05 (Godfried Schreur). Two at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 30/05 (M. Kelsey). Four at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Spotted Cuckoo: First fledgling seen on 25/05 at Arrocampo (CC) (M. Gálvez).
- European Nightjar: Many were detected throughout the month at Monfragüe (CC) (Pedro Holgado). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) one seen on 09/05, 11/05 and 19/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valverde de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). One at Navaconcejo (CC) on 28/05 (Iván Solana).
- Wryneck: One at Monesterio (BA) on 02/05 (Alberto Pacheco). One at Pitolero at 1,200 m asl, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). One seen entering an old Great Spotted Woodpecker nest at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). At Salvaleón two heard on 21/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 22/05 (F. Montaño) and 24/05 (L. Alcántara). One at Barcarrota (BA) on 22/05 (M.Gálvez). One at sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Skylark: One at Piornal (CC) on 10/05 (S. Mayordomo). At least 14 at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Tree Pipit: One at Peñas Blancas, Alange (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow Wagtail: A male of subspecies M. f. thunbergi at Vegas Altas (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Redstart: Two males in the sierra del Cabezo, Las Hurdes (CC), on 05/05 (A. Pacheco). A pair at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). Four males at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois). Three birds, two males and a female, between Barcarrota and Valverde de Leganés (BA) on 22/05 (M. Gálvez). New breeding pairs at Riomalo de Abajo (CC), one in a lamp 24/05 and the other in a post on 31/05 (A. Pacheco). Five males in the sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: A male on Pico Villuercas (CC) on 10/05 (Steve West). A male at Pitolero, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). Five males in the sierra del Ladrillar, Las Hurdes (CC), on 14/05 (A. Pacheco). Three birds, a pair and a male, at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Song Thrush: One at Alía (CC) on 30/04 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two fledglings between Jerte and Tornavacas (CC) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez). A male singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 30/05 (D. Langlois).
- Sanderling: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). At Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), three present on 17/05 (M. Kelsey) and seven on 20/05 (John Muddeman). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least eight at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Temminck’s Stint: At Guareña (BA) two on 06/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 10/05 (M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Martín, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Guareña (BA) between 08/05 and el 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Whimbrel: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Wood Sandpiper: En Guareña (BA) four on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), two on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) and one on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Turnstone: On 20/05 one seen at Alange reservoir (BA) (M. Gálvez) and another at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA) (J. Muddeman).
- Mediterranean Gull: A third-year bird at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 26/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).
- Common Gull: Two second-year birds at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-legged Gull: A second-year bird at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Palazuelo (BA) one on 15/05 and two on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). A second-year bird at Alange reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (M. Gálvez). Two adults at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Whiskered Tern: Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At Guareña (BA) three on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and one on 03/05 (J. Guerra) and 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Ten present La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Six at Portaje reservoir on 25/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Tern: Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 (F. Yuste). At La Albuera lagoons (BA) one on 17/05 (A. Núñez) and two on 24/05 (J. Corral and Ó. Llama). One at Boquerón reservoir, Cordobilla de Lácara (BA), on 23/05 (Godfried Schreur). Two at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 30/05 (M. Kelsey). Four at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Spotted Cuckoo: First fledgling seen on 25/05 at Arrocampo (CC) (M. Gálvez).
- European Nightjar: Many were detected throughout the month at Monfragüe (CC) (Pedro Holgado). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) one seen on 09/05, 11/05 and 19/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valverde de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). One at Navaconcejo (CC) on 28/05 (Iván Solana).
- Wryneck: One at Monesterio (BA) on 02/05 (Alberto Pacheco). One at Pitolero at 1,200 m asl, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). One seen entering an old Great Spotted Woodpecker nest at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). At Salvaleón two heard on 21/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 22/05 (F. Montaño) and 24/05 (L. Alcántara). One at Barcarrota (BA) on 22/05 (M.Gálvez). One at sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Skylark: One at Piornal (CC) on 10/05 (S. Mayordomo). At least 14 at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Tree Pipit: One at Peñas Blancas, Alange (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow Wagtail: A male of subspecies M. f. thunbergi at Vegas Altas (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Redstart: Two males in the sierra del Cabezo, Las Hurdes (CC), on 05/05 (A. Pacheco). A pair at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). Four males at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois). Three birds, two males and a female, between Barcarrota and Valverde de Leganés (BA) on 22/05 (M. Gálvez). New breeding pairs at Riomalo de Abajo (CC), one in a lamp 24/05 and the other in a post on 31/05 (A. Pacheco). Five males in the sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: A male on Pico Villuercas (CC) on 10/05 (Steve West). A male at Pitolero, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). Five males in the sierra del Ladrillar, Las Hurdes (CC), on 14/05 (A. Pacheco). Three birds, a pair and a male, at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Song Thrush: One at Alía (CC) on 30/04 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two fledglings between Jerte and Tornavacas (CC) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez). A male singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 30/05 (D. Langlois).
- Western Olivaceous Warbler: One beside River Guadiana in Mérida (BA) on 13/05 (S. Pérez Gil) and on 14/05 (L. Alcántara, M. Gálvez and S. Pérez Gil). A territorial male at the Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 27/05 and 28/05 (Juan Carlos Paniagua -photo-).
- Sedge Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Matachel, Alange (BA), on 07/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (F. Montaño).
- Garden Warbler: Two mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (Justo García). One at Parque del Príncipe, Cáceres, on 01/05 (J. Solana). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Common Chiffchaff: One singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) at 1.300 m asl on 19/05 (D. Langlois). One in song at Barrado (CC) on 27/05 (J. Prieta).
- Willow Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). Three at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta).
- Pied Flycatcher: Two males at Sierra de San Pedro (BA/CC) on 01/05 (José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador). One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). A female at Navaconcejo (CC) on 01/05 (I. Solana). Two territorial males at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta). A male close to Collado del Madroño, Alía (CC), on 07/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Abundant at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) seven territorial males seen on 15/05 and 15 on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Sedge Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Matachel, Alange (BA), on 07/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (F. Montaño).
- Garden Warbler: Two mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (Justo García). One at Parque del Príncipe, Cáceres, on 01/05 (J. Solana). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Common Chiffchaff: One singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) at 1.300 m asl on 19/05 (D. Langlois). One in song at Barrado (CC) on 27/05 (J. Prieta).
- Willow Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). Three at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta).
- Pied Flycatcher: Two males at Sierra de San Pedro (BA/CC) on 01/05 (José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador). One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). A female at Navaconcejo (CC) on 01/05 (I. Solana). Two territorial males at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta). A male close to Collado del Madroño, Alía (CC), on 07/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Abundant at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) seven territorial males seen on 15/05 and 15 on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Bearded Tit: All sightings are from Arrocampo: One on 01/05 (E. Palacios, Santi Villa and S. Mayordomo). Two on 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Kelsey, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). One on 17/05 (Ricardo Montero). A female on 19/05 (J. Briz and J. Prieta). Three males on 26/05 (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, J. Briz, M. García del Rey -photo- and V. Risco).
- Red-backed Shrike: At the Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) a pair seen on 15/05 (César Clemente and S. Mayordomo), a male on 24/05 (M. Gálvez) and on 25/05 (M. Kelsey), and present on 26/05 (Á. Sánchez). A female in the sierra de Tormantos, Piornal (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Present in the Garganta de San Martín, Tornavacas (CC), on 26/05 (I. Solana).
- Red-backed Shrike: At the Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) a pair seen on 15/05 (César Clemente and S. Mayordomo), a male on 24/05 (M. Gálvez) and on 25/05 (M. Kelsey), and present on 26/05 (Á. Sánchez). A female in the sierra de Tormantos, Piornal (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Present in the Garganta de San Martín, Tornavacas (CC), on 26/05 (I. Solana).
Rufous Bush Robin (Cercotrichas galactotes). Acehúche, Cáceres. Photo by Manuela Rodríguez.
Annotated list of the most interesting records during May 2013. Compiled by Sergio Mayordomo. Translated by Martin Kelsey.
- Egyptian Goose: Two at Palazuelo (BA) on 15/05 (Martin Kelsey).
- Common Shelduck: At Valdecañas reservoir (CC) 13 recorded, five pairs and three males, on 28/05 (Ángel Sánchez, Francisco Hurtado, Jezabel Rodríguez and Manuel Flores) and three pairs on 31/05 (Sergio Mayordomo).
- Wigeon: Two pairs on the River Zújar, Campanario (BA), on 04/05 (José Antonio Barquero and Víctor Manuel Quintana)
- Pintail: Two males at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Northern Shoveler: At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), two males were seen on 01/05 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez) and four birds, three males and a female, on the following dates 04/05 (Antonio Núñez, Eva Palacios, S. Mayordomo and Vanessa de Alba), 06/05 (Francisco Montaño, Jesús Solana and Joaquín Vázquez) and 07/05 (Sergio Pérez Gil). Two males at Arrocampo (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the lagoons of Torremejía (BA) on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (Erich Streich and M. Gálvez). Three birds, two males and a female, on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Several present at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Red-crested Pochard: At Alange reservoir (BA) three (two males and a female) on 06/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), a pair on 11/05 and a male on 15/05 and 20/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the La Albuera lagoons between 07/05 and el 09/05 (A. Núñez). A female on the Torremejía lagoons (BA) on 15/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the Orellana reservoir (BA) on 17/05 (M. Gálvez). A female with four ducklings at Los Canchales (BA) on 24/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Common Pochard: A male on the pool at Torrealba, Torremocha (CC), on 12/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez).
- Porrón pardo: A pair at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 05/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Pheasant: At least two heard at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Squacco Heron: At Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), two seen on 06/05 (S. Pérez Gil) yand seven present on 26/05 (Fernando Díaz and S. Pérez Gil). One on pool at Esparragalejo (BA) on 12/05 (Pablo Herrador).
- Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: The individual first seen in April remained at Arrocampo with sightings on 02/05 (Vicente Risco), 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Prieta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 10/05 (Pablo Vera) and 22/05 (Antolín Redondo).
- Glossy Ibis: At Guareña (BA) one seen on 01/05 (Antonio Calvo), 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 09/05 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo and J. Solana) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), and four present there on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil). At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), seven were seen entering the heron roost on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) with one on 06/05 (F. Montaño, J. Solana and J. Vázquez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sacred Ibis: The Arrocampo (CC) bird was seen again on 02/05 (V. Risco) and 20/05 (Óscar Llama).
- White-tailed Eagle: A seond-year juvenile at Alía (CC) on 04/05 (Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza).
- Lammergeier: An immature closet o Puerto Peña, Talarrubias (BA), on 16/05 (C. de Mera and G. Romero).
- Rüppell’s Vulture: A second-year bird was seen on the cliffs at Valbellido, Salvaleón (BA), on 21/05 (M. Gálvez), 22/05 (F. Montaño and M. Gálvez), 23/05 (A. Núñez, F. Montaño and J. Vázquez), 24/05 (Jerónimo Corral, Lorenzo Alcántara and Ó. Llama) and 25/05 (José Gómez Aparicio and José Portillo). A third-year bird was present at the Mirabel (CC) rubbish tip on 25/05 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 26/05 (J. Portillo).
- Hen Harrier: A female at Guijo de Coria (CC) on días 03/05 (S. Mayordomo) and 08/05 (J. Prieta). A female at Palomas (BA) on 04/05 (J. Guerra). A male at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (Fernando Yuste).
- Egyptian Goose: Two at Palazuelo (BA) on 15/05 (Martin Kelsey).
- Common Shelduck: At Valdecañas reservoir (CC) 13 recorded, five pairs and three males, on 28/05 (Ángel Sánchez, Francisco Hurtado, Jezabel Rodríguez and Manuel Flores) and three pairs on 31/05 (Sergio Mayordomo).
- Wigeon: Two pairs on the River Zújar, Campanario (BA), on 04/05 (José Antonio Barquero and Víctor Manuel Quintana)
- Pintail: Two males at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Northern Shoveler: At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), two males were seen on 01/05 (José Guerra and Marc Gálvez) and four birds, three males and a female, on the following dates 04/05 (Antonio Núñez, Eva Palacios, S. Mayordomo and Vanessa de Alba), 06/05 (Francisco Montaño, Jesús Solana and Joaquín Vázquez) and 07/05 (Sergio Pérez Gil). Two males at Arrocampo (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the lagoons of Torremejía (BA) on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (Erich Streich and M. Gálvez). Three birds, two males and a female, on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Several present at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 28/05 (Á. Sánchez, F. Hurtado, J. Rodríguez and M. Flores).
- Red-crested Pochard: At Alange reservoir (BA) three (two males and a female) on 06/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), a pair on 11/05 and a male on 15/05 and 20/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the La Albuera lagoons between 07/05 and el 09/05 (A. Núñez). A female on the Torremejía lagoons (BA) on 15/05 (M. Gálvez). Two males on the Orellana reservoir (BA) on 17/05 (M. Gálvez). A female with four ducklings at Los Canchales (BA) on 24/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Common Pochard: A male on the pool at Torrealba, Torremocha (CC), on 12/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). A male on the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez).
- Porrón pardo: A pair at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 05/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Pheasant: At least two heard at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Squacco Heron: At Montijo reservoir, Mérida (BA), two seen on 06/05 (S. Pérez Gil) yand seven present on 26/05 (Fernando Díaz and S. Pérez Gil). One on pool at Esparragalejo (BA) on 12/05 (Pablo Herrador).
- Presumed hybrid Little x Western Reef Egret: The individual first seen in April remained at Arrocampo with sightings on 02/05 (Vicente Risco), 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Prieta, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 10/05 (Pablo Vera) and 22/05 (Antolín Redondo).
- Glossy Ibis: At Guareña (BA) one seen on 01/05 (Antonio Calvo), 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), 09/05 (Antonia Cangas, Elvira del Viejo and J. Solana) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba), and four present there on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil). At the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), seven were seen entering the heron roost on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) with one on 06/05 (F. Montaño, J. Solana and J. Vázquez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sacred Ibis: The Arrocampo (CC) bird was seen again on 02/05 (V. Risco) and 20/05 (Óscar Llama).
- White-tailed Eagle: A seond-year juvenile at Alía (CC) on 04/05 (Jorge Ángel Herrera and Noelia Baeza).
- Lammergeier: An immature closet o Puerto Peña, Talarrubias (BA), on 16/05 (C. de Mera and G. Romero).
- Rüppell’s Vulture: A second-year bird was seen on the cliffs at Valbellido, Salvaleón (BA), on 21/05 (M. Gálvez), 22/05 (F. Montaño and M. Gálvez), 23/05 (A. Núñez, F. Montaño and J. Vázquez), 24/05 (Jerónimo Corral, Lorenzo Alcántara and Ó. Llama) and 25/05 (José Gómez Aparicio and José Portillo). A third-year bird was present at the Mirabel (CC) rubbish tip on 25/05 (E. Palacios, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo) and 26/05 (J. Portillo).
- Hen Harrier: A female at Guijo de Coria (CC) on días 03/05 (S. Mayordomo) and 08/05 (J. Prieta). A female at Palomas (BA) on 04/05 (J. Guerra). A male at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (Fernando Yuste).
- Montagu’s Harrier: A melanistic individual at Guijo de Coria (CC) on 03/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Goshawk: At Alía (CC) one seen on 03/05, 05/05 and 13/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois). One at the pines at Serradilla (CC) on 25/05 (J. Prieta).
- Goshawk: At Alía (CC) one seen on 03/05, 05/05 and 13/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). One at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (Dave Langlois and Sammy Langlois). One at the pines at Serradilla (CC) on 25/05 (J. Prieta).
- Red-footed Falcon: A female was present at Casatejada (CC) on 01/05 (Emilio Pérez-Balsalobre, E. Palacios, Gorka Gorospe, Isabel Gallardo, Manuel García del Rey and Sergio Mayordomo), 02/05 (Javier Briz), 03/05 (Miguel Ángel Muñoz and V. Risco) and 04/05 (E. del Viejo, F. Montaño –photo above-) and Gema Montaño). Another female at Madrigalejo (CC) on 11/05 (M. Kelsey – photo beside -).
- Hobby: An injured bird found at Torrejoncillo (CC) on 08/05 (Raúl Granados -photo-). An adult at Majadas (CC) pines on 12/05 (J. Prieta). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 15/05 and 27/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valencia de las Torres (BA) on 19/05 (Lorenzo Alcántara and M. Gálvez). One at Alange (BA) on 20/05 (M. Gálvez). One at Serradilla (CC) pines on 25/05 (J. Prieta). On 29/05 one seen at Majadas (CC) pines and a pair at Riolobos rice fields (CC) (S. Mayordomo). Two at Monfragüe (CC) on 31/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Crane. On 11/05 at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), the six individuals seen first in April were again recorded (M. Kelsey).
- Kentish Plover: 11 adults, one of which was accompanied with three chicks, at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). A group of between three and 34 birds at Guareña (BA) between 03/05 and 12/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, Francis Martín, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Vázquez, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo, S. Pérez Gil and V. de Alba). Several at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 and 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least seven birds and two nests at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Plover: At Guareña (BA) one present on 01/05 (A. Calvo, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), and two between 03/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Two at Guadiloba reservoir, Cáceres, on 02/05 (Alberto Gil). At Palazuelo (BA) seven were present on 02/05 and three on 11/05 (M. Kelsey). At Navalvillar de Pela (BA) two at Moheda Alta on 02/05 and also at Casas de Hitos on 15/05 (M. Kelsey). On 28/05 two on the rice fields at Riolobos (CC) and two at the rice fields of El Batán (CC) (J. Prieta). On 29/05 a different individual was present at El Batán (S. Mayordomo).
- Northern Lapwing: Three at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). At Santa Amalia (BA) 28 were present on 16/05 and 40 on 24/05 (F. Yuste). Two at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Three adults and two chicks on the Gallinera stream, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 19/05 (M. Gálvez). A female at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 25/05 (M. Gálvez). Three males on rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 28/05 (J. Prieta) with just one on 29/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Common Crane. On 11/05 at Moheda Alta, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), the six individuals seen first in April were again recorded (M. Kelsey).
- Kentish Plover: 11 adults, one of which was accompanied with three chicks, at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). A group of between three and 34 birds at Guareña (BA) between 03/05 and 12/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, Francis Martín, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Vázquez, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo, S. Pérez Gil and V. de Alba). Several at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 and 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least seven birds and two nests at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Grey Plover: At Guareña (BA) one present on 01/05 (A. Calvo, J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), and two between 03/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Two at Guadiloba reservoir, Cáceres, on 02/05 (Alberto Gil). At Palazuelo (BA) seven were present on 02/05 and three on 11/05 (M. Kelsey). At Navalvillar de Pela (BA) two at Moheda Alta on 02/05 and also at Casas de Hitos on 15/05 (M. Kelsey). On 28/05 two on the rice fields at Riolobos (CC) and two at the rice fields of El Batán (CC) (J. Prieta). On 29/05 a different individual was present at El Batán (S. Mayordomo).
- Northern Lapwing: Three at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey). At Santa Amalia (BA) 28 were present on 16/05 and 40 on 24/05 (F. Yuste). Two at the La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Three adults and two chicks on the Gallinera stream, Valencia de las Torres (BA), on 19/05 (M. Gálvez). A female at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), on 25/05 (M. Gálvez). Three males on rice fields at Riolobos (CC) on 28/05 (J. Prieta) with just one on 29/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Red Knot: One at Guareña between 01/05 and 11/05 (A. Cangas, A. Calvo, A. Núñez, E. del Viejo, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, J. Guerra, L. Alcántara, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Sanderling: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). At Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), three present on 17/05 (M. Kelsey) and seven on 20/05 (John Muddeman). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least eight at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Temminck’s Stint: At Guareña (BA) two on 06/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 10/05 (M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Martín, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Guareña (BA) between 08/05 and el 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Whimbrel: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Wood Sandpiper: En Guareña (BA) four on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), two on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) and one on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Turnstone: On 20/05 one seen at Alange reservoir (BA) (M. Gálvez) and another at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA) (J. Muddeman).
- Mediterranean Gull: A third-year bird at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 26/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).
- Common Gull: Two second-year birds at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-legged Gull: A second-year bird at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Palazuelo (BA) one on 15/05 and two on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). A second-year bird at Alange reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (M. Gálvez). Two adults at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Whiskered Tern: Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At Guareña (BA) three on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and one on 03/05 (J. Guerra) and 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Ten present La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Six at Portaje reservoir on 25/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Tern: Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 (F. Yuste). At La Albuera lagoons (BA) one on 17/05 (A. Núñez) and two on 24/05 (J. Corral and Ó. Llama). One at Boquerón reservoir, Cordobilla de Lácara (BA), on 23/05 (Godfried Schreur). Two at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 30/05 (M. Kelsey). Four at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Spotted Cuckoo: First fledgling seen on 25/05 at Arrocampo (CC) (M. Gálvez).
- European Nightjar: Many were detected throughout the month at Monfragüe (CC) (Pedro Holgado). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) one seen on 09/05, 11/05 and 19/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valverde de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). One at Navaconcejo (CC) on 28/05 (Iván Solana).
- Wryneck: One at Monesterio (BA) on 02/05 (Alberto Pacheco). One at Pitolero at 1,200 m asl, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). One seen entering an old Great Spotted Woodpecker nest at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). At Salvaleón two heard on 21/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 22/05 (F. Montaño) and 24/05 (L. Alcántara). One at Barcarrota (BA) on 22/05 (M.Gálvez). One at sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Skylark: One at Piornal (CC) on 10/05 (S. Mayordomo). At least 14 at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Tree Pipit: One at Peñas Blancas, Alange (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow Wagtail: A male of subspecies M. f. thunbergi at Vegas Altas (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Redstart: Two males in the sierra del Cabezo, Las Hurdes (CC), on 05/05 (A. Pacheco). A pair at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). Four males at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois). Three birds, two males and a female, between Barcarrota and Valverde de Leganés (BA) on 22/05 (M. Gálvez). New breeding pairs at Riomalo de Abajo (CC), one in a lamp 24/05 and the other in a post on 31/05 (A. Pacheco). Five males in the sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: A male on Pico Villuercas (CC) on 10/05 (Steve West). A male at Pitolero, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). Five males in the sierra del Ladrillar, Las Hurdes (CC), on 14/05 (A. Pacheco). Three birds, a pair and a male, at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Song Thrush: One at Alía (CC) on 30/04 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two fledglings between Jerte and Tornavacas (CC) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez). A male singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 30/05 (D. Langlois).
- Sanderling: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). At Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA), three present on 17/05 (M. Kelsey) and seven on 20/05 (John Muddeman). One at Santa Amalia (BA) on 24/05 (F. Yuste). At least eight at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Temminck’s Stint: At Guareña (BA) two on 06/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 10/05 (M. Gálvez) and 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Martín, F. Montaño, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Curlew Sandpiper: One at Guareña (BA) between 08/05 and el 11/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, F. Montaño, J. Solana, M. Gálvez, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba).
- Whimbrel: One at Palazuelo (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Wood Sandpiper: En Guareña (BA) four on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez), two on 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba) and one on 07/05 (S. Pérez Gil).
- Turnstone: On 20/05 one seen at Alange reservoir (BA) (M. Gálvez) and another at Casas de Hitos, Navalvillar de Pela (BA) (J. Muddeman).
- Mediterranean Gull: A third-year bird at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 26/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois).
- Common Gull: Two second-year birds at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow-legged Gull: A second-year bird at the Soto gravel pits, Valverde de Mérida (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). At Palazuelo (BA) one on 15/05 and two on 17/05 (M. Kelsey). A second-year bird at Alange reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (M. Gálvez). Two adults at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Whiskered Tern: Two at Arrocampo reservoir (CC) on 01/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo). At Guareña (BA) three on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez) and one on 03/05 (J. Guerra) and 04/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). Ten present La Albuera lagoons (BA) on 17/05 (A. Núñez). Six at Portaje reservoir on 25/05 (E. Palacios and S. Mayordomo).
- Black Tern: Two at Santa Amalia (BA) on 16/05 (F. Yuste). At La Albuera lagoons (BA) one on 17/05 (A. Núñez) and two on 24/05 (J. Corral and Ó. Llama). One at Boquerón reservoir, Cordobilla de Lácara (BA), on 23/05 (Godfried Schreur). Two at Talaván reservoir (CC) on 30/05 (M. Kelsey). Four at Valdecañas reservoir (CC) on 31/05 (S. Mayordomo).
- Great Spotted Cuckoo: First fledgling seen on 25/05 at Arrocampo (CC) (M. Gálvez).
- European Nightjar: Many were detected throughout the month at Monfragüe (CC) (Pedro Holgado). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) one seen on 09/05, 11/05 and 19/05 (D. Langlois). One at Valverde de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). One at Navaconcejo (CC) on 28/05 (Iván Solana).
- Wryneck: One at Monesterio (BA) on 02/05 (Alberto Pacheco). One at Pitolero at 1,200 m asl, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). One seen entering an old Great Spotted Woodpecker nest at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). At Salvaleón two heard on 21/05 (M. Gálvez) and one on 22/05 (F. Montaño) and 24/05 (L. Alcántara). One at Barcarrota (BA) on 22/05 (M.Gálvez). One at sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Skylark: One at Piornal (CC) on 10/05 (S. Mayordomo). At least 14 at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). One at Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez).
- Tree Pipit: One at Peñas Blancas, Alange (BA), on 02/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez).
- Yellow Wagtail: A male of subspecies M. f. thunbergi at Vegas Altas (BA) on 02/05 (M. Kelsey).
- Common Redstart: Two males in the sierra del Cabezo, Las Hurdes (CC), on 05/05 (A. Pacheco). A pair at La Lapa (BA) on 12/05 (F. Montaño). Four males at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois). Three birds, two males and a female, between Barcarrota and Valverde de Leganés (BA) on 22/05 (M. Gálvez). New breeding pairs at Riomalo de Abajo (CC), one in a lamp 24/05 and the other in a post on 31/05 (A. Pacheco). Five males in the sierra de Santa Cruz, La Lapa (BA), on 26/05 (F. Montaño and G. Montaño).
- Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush: A male on Pico Villuercas (CC) on 10/05 (Steve West). A male at Pitolero, Cabezabellosa (CC), on 11/05 (J. Prieta). Five males in the sierra del Ladrillar, Las Hurdes (CC), on 14/05 (A. Pacheco). Three birds, a pair and a male, at La Panera, Cabezuela del Valle (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo).
- Song Thrush: One at Alía (CC) on 30/04 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Two fledglings between Jerte and Tornavacas (CC) on 23/05 (M. Gálvez). A male singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 30/05 (D. Langlois).
- Western Olivaceous Warbler: One beside River Guadiana in Mérida (BA) on 13/05 (S. Pérez Gil) and on 14/05 (L. Alcántara, M. Gálvez and S. Pérez Gil). A territorial male at the Azud del Guadiana, Badajoz, on 27/05 and 28/05 (Juan Carlos Paniagua -photo-).
- Sedge Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Matachel, Alange (BA), on 07/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (F. Montaño).
- Garden Warbler: Two mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (Justo García). One at Parque del Príncipe, Cáceres, on 01/05 (J. Solana). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Common Chiffchaff: One singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) at 1.300 m asl on 19/05 (D. Langlois). One in song at Barrado (CC) on 27/05 (J. Prieta).
- Willow Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). Three at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta).
- Pied Flycatcher: Two males at Sierra de San Pedro (BA/CC) on 01/05 (José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador). One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). A female at Navaconcejo (CC) on 01/05 (I. Solana). Two territorial males at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta). A male close to Collado del Madroño, Alía (CC), on 07/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Abundant at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) seven territorial males seen on 15/05 and 15 on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Sedge Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Matachel, Alange (BA), on 07/05 (J. Guerra and M. Gálvez). One at Brovales reservoir (BA) on 16/05 (F. Montaño).
- Garden Warbler: Two mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (Justo García). One at Parque del Príncipe, Cáceres, on 01/05 (J. Solana). One at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Common Chiffchaff: One singing at Villanueva de la Vera (CC) at 1.300 m asl on 19/05 (D. Langlois). One in song at Barrado (CC) on 27/05 (J. Prieta).
- Willow Warbler: One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). Three at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta).
- Pied Flycatcher: Two males at Sierra de San Pedro (BA/CC) on 01/05 (José Luis Bautista and P. Herrador). One mist-netted for ringing at River Gargáligas, Rena (BA), on 01/05 (J. García). A female at Navaconcejo (CC) on 01/05 (I. Solana). Two territorial males at Garganta la Olla (CC) on 06/05 (J. Prieta). A male close to Collado del Madroño, Alía (CC), on 07/05 (J. Cerezo, J. Á. Herrera and N. Baeza). Abundant at Losar de la Vera (CC) on 11/05 (D. Langlois and S. Langlois). At Villanueva de la Vera (CC) seven territorial males seen on 15/05 and 15 on 19/05 (D. Langlois).
- Bearded Tit: All sightings are from Arrocampo: One on 01/05 (E. Palacios, Santi Villa and S. Mayordomo). Two on 05/05 (A. Núñez, E. Palacios, J. Guerra, M. Gálvez, M. Kelsey, S. Mayordomo and V. de Alba). One on 17/05 (Ricardo Montero). A female on 19/05 (J. Briz and J. Prieta). Three males on 26/05 (E. Pérez-Balsalobre, J. Briz, M. García del Rey -photo- and V. Risco).
- Red-backed Shrike: At the Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) a pair seen on 15/05 (César Clemente and S. Mayordomo), a male on 24/05 (M. Gálvez) and on 25/05 (M. Kelsey), and present on 26/05 (Á. Sánchez). A female in the sierra de Tormantos, Piornal (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Present in the Garganta de San Martín, Tornavacas (CC), on 26/05 (I. Solana).
- Red-backed Shrike: At the Tornavacas Pass (CC/AV) a pair seen on 15/05 (César Clemente and S. Mayordomo), a male on 24/05 (M. Gálvez) and on 25/05 (M. Kelsey), and present on 26/05 (Á. Sánchez). A female in the sierra de Tormantos, Piornal (CC), on 22/05 (I. Solana, J. Prieta and S. Mayordomo). Present in the Garganta de San Martín, Tornavacas (CC), on 26/05 (I. Solana).
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