A run to Salgados this morning and BOOM, what is this Mega Rarity I find, creeping about in the dunes? Could it be White-headed Lark or, did I just invent that. Quite a smart looking Crested Lark whatever has happened to it. Having lunch in the car, the following species were feeding together in the grass, a few metres away - Linnet, Crested Lark, Meadow Pipit, Waxbill and Serin. In the first field North of the viewing screen, Lapwings can be found in Winter. Today a small flock of ten Golden Plover were quite approachable. The high water level in the lagoon has removed any muddy areas for the waders. Yesterday we were on the coast near Aljezur with Chris and Sue for company. Not meaning to be repetitious in any way but, a most peculiar thrush species flew on to some bushes. Just like the Crested Lark at Salgados, this bird turned out to be a Ring Ouzel (female) with a significant amount of white colouring to its head. There were many thrushes seen here including at least one other male Ring Ouzel and good numbers of Song Thrush. The day before was spent around Lagos, where I came across a large number of Mediterranean Gulls, probably around 100 birds. A good place to polish up on their identification as they occur at all ages. At first sight, juveniles might not be straightforward. Whilst watching the Mediterranean Gulls, an adult Caspian Tern fished the same piece of water. An interesting group of waders at rest - Whimbrel, Grey Plover and Greenshank.
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