Yesterday on Atalaia headland near Sagres, a burst of new small migrants appeared in the hedge. Around ten Common Whitethroats were an increase in this species compared to previous days. Common Redstarts were showing well including this one feeding on the ground. It was good to see Pied Flycatchers appearing once more. A Spotted Flycatcher catches a dragonfly for a morning meal. This morning in Port de Baleeira (harbour in Sagres), many young Yellow-legged Gulls were taking advantage of the by-catch from the recently arrived fishing vessels. I became aware of a sudden panic among the gulls as they left the surrounding cliffs and fled from the water also. It wasn't long before the cause became very apparent. An Osprey casually patrolled the sky above the harbour. A busier day at Cabranosa followed, with some interesting raptors arriving as well as this Black Stork flying with four Egyptian Vultures. Sparrowhawks were very much the small raptor showing, with at least six seen. Our day total amounted to - 1 Osprey, 4 Egyptian Vulture, 2 Honey Buzzard, 4 Short-toed Eagle, 8 Booted Eagle, 1 Black Kite, 1 Eleonora's Falcon,1 Peregrine, 2 Kestrel, 6 Sparrowhawk and this near adult Bonelli's Eagle.
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