A short and perhaps final write up from this spectacular raptor viewpoint at Cabranosa. In a couple of days, I move to Alvor for the rest of the Winter and then, birding is mostly concentrated around the estuaries at Alvor, Portimao and the countryside of Silves county. This Autumn's raptor movement has been different to previous years in terms of lower numbers and in some cases, the absence of several species altogether. Nevertheless, it is always immensely satisfying to observe these graceful birds of prey in the sky over Sagres. The good news was that yesterday's tired Griffon Vulture was pacing around the field this morning. There had just been a rain shower and he was not seen to fly over Cabranosa during my visit today. The bad news was that I missed out on a Common Crane and juv Spanish Imperial Eagle whilst chasing thrushes! Also the 407 (!) Griffons to the North yesterday, failed to materialise and have left the area altogether.` A menacing look from the Short-toed Eagle. For my records really, a very distant adult Bonelli's Eagle being harassed by Crag Martins. ...with a very full crop. A top view (for a change) of a dark form Booted Eagle - with 'headlights' on.
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