My most frequent saying at the moment seems to be, "it's quiet but surprises keep happening". Yesterday was a great example, having almost completed a tour of the ricefields near Estombar. A last look at two Marsh Harriers gaining height, revealed a much larger raptor flying away from me, which I had clearly missed. This large eagle made several powerful wingbeats between repeated gliding and I ruled out straightaway, the Bonelli's Eagle seen not far from here last week. This was a larger bird and its flight reminded me of the Golden Eagles I have watched on the Isle of Mull in Scotand. By the time I had my camera on it, the eagle was far across the Arade estuary and about to disappear over the hills. I have done what I can with some obviously poor images. The only confusion species would likely be a Spanish Imperial Eagle but from the wing shape and the colouring that can be made out, this is thought to be a Golden Eagle. Although smaller than a Golden Eagle, this Osprey at Alvor this morning had an enormous appetite. How much fish does an Osprey need !! I've watched this perch many times and today it happened.
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