The Western Subalpine Warbler continued to show around the hilltop today, making it the second latest record in the Algarve. I watched a lone Griffon Vulture between Vila do Bispo and Sagres this morning and this was confirmed by the recorder at Cabranosa, as the bird made an appearance there. The Griffon left Cabranosa after a while, taking with it an incredible 28 Short-toed Eagles which had arrived on the peninsula earlier. I began my watch after midday when five Short-toed Eagles were in the air. This next juvenile was remarkably unstreaked on the underwings, the streaking can vary to an extent. A fabulous Peregrine Falcon perched for a long time in trees close to my car. The temperature this afternoon was at least 24C. The air was filled with ruddy darter dragonflies and red admiral butterflies were seeking out late flowers. It was more like early September than mid November. Booted Eagles began to show in increasing numbers, flying up from the Sagres direction. Seventeen Booted Eagles came through giving a spectacular show for quite some time. My session ended after a Marsh Harrier had been tracked through. For some reason, this bird seems to have some string or perhaps fishing line tangled on its body. Two or three Common Buzzards were seen in the woods, the resident Kestrels were active as were some Ravens and the Choughs. All in all, a very good afternoons' birding.
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