Another visit at first light to see a local Eagle Owl in his well concealed hideaway. A while later, I returned to Pinhal do Ceramica woods to look for the Red-breasted Flycatcher. I was pleased to see it there for its third day and it seems much more settled, perching for longer and still giving excellent views. Another excellent bird in the wood was this Western Bonelli's Warbler. Although really mobile, not keeping still for a moment, I had the best views of a Bonelli's that I have ever seen. A clean white underneath and the green tinge to the wings made it a really impressive small warbler. A Wryneck was in the wood and a Blue Rock Thrush was seen on the roof of an adjacent building. Around Vale Santo, I had been keeping an eye out for a nice Spotless Starling and this one remained perched just long enough. While our spreckly Starlings can be colourful, especially in fresh winter plumage, the glossy sheen on this species is certainly worth observing, in the right light. Late this afternoon, the field at the back of the house was invaded by thousands of these dragonflies passing through.
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