There have been quite a few posts on Facebook this week, from visitors enjoying the Flamingos which are close to the town on the estuary this week. Here are a few of my own shots, taken over the last couple of weeks together with the White Storks which are always present. A pair of Caspian Terns are usually on the upper estuary. This 3rd winter Lesser Black-backed Gull frequents the lagoon above the dam. Across the estuary at Quinta da Rocha, the Lesser Yellowlegs was found by Lars on the old salt pans and we also came across it yesterday. Coincidentally, I have received a message and photo today of a Lesser Yellowlegs at Paul da Lagos - the same bird, I don't know? Ellie continues to make new friends here! While looking for the Yellowlegs, the resident Osprey was resting on the mudflats. I'm finding plenty of Bluethroats but for some reason, they are nearly all females at the moment. It's very quiet on the sea off Alvor at the moment. One or two passing Gannets and Great Skuas are completely absent in the bay.
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