There has been a surge of Common Buzzards arriving at Cabranosa, around 60 birds yesterday. It was news of a Cinereous or Black Vulture in the hills, that took me back to Cabranosa today. One of the many Common Buzzard about today. Short-toed Eagles are still arriving, 15 yesterday and 2 seen today. A Hen Harrier (female) was over the forest. Just when I was contemplating lunch, I made out three distant large raptors, circling slowly in the North. This was what I was waiting for, as I knew the Black Vulture was being accompanied by two Griffon Vultures. Even a few kilometres away, one bird was clearly darker than the other two and seemed to be leading the birds along. In time they arrived over Cabranosa and the Black Vulture stood out magnificantly with the two Griffons. Unfortunately, from a photo opportunity the vultures remained high in the South all the time, causing all sorts of problems shooting into the sun. This Black Vulture carries a yellow ring on its right leg denoting it is of Spanish origin, ringed as a chick. Black Vulture with one of the Griffons. Long 'fingers' on the Black Vulture. One of the two Griffons.
Cabranosa - a wonderful place!! Comments are closed.
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