We have now moved over to Salgados, to an apartment behind the golf course so nice and handy for some local birding walks. I set out today, just before sunrise and my early start was rewarded with a sighting of two Otters wrestling over a large fish. This is the first time I have seen otters here and clearly the early start is needed to catch them out. The rising sun across the water made the photo opportunity difficult but the event was worth recording. As the sun continued to rise, the Glossy Ibis were positively glowing as they wandered about the fields bordering the lagoons. Ibis were spread out across the site, perhaps between thirty and forty seen in total. I didn't have to move far at all before birds were showing all around. One of several Crested Larks was hopping around just yards away, picking out insects from the grass. A nearby puddle on the approach track had two Ruff strutting around which were nice waders to come across early on. The highlight today was after lunch when 32 Alpine Swifts appeared high over the lagoons, remaining for a short while before moving away to the East. Only last week I was enjoying the first Red-rumped Swallows coming back and seeing these large swifts cutting through the sky at speed was a lovely sight today. As well as the two Ruff seen, the Black-tailed Godwit flock numbers around 30 birds, Avocets around 20 and single Green Sandpiper and Whimbrel were here. One of several Black-winged Stilts showing really well.
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