The Citadel and old town of Calvi. We didn't stray too far today to find our birds, in fact this Spotted Flycatcher was often on our balcony. The Hooded Crow could be brought down too with a bit of leftover bread. Across the road from the apartment, I had been scanning the fields and watching three Red Kites and a Common Buzzard when I noticed a distant raptor. Even a long way off, this was definitely my first Booted Eagle in Corsica. I hung around a little longer and watched a number of Common Swifts passing through the fields. The walk North of Calvi bay reveals some stunning coastal scenery and the maquis covered hillsides are hunting territory for several Red Kites. The Red Kite must be the commonest raptor as they occur almost everywhere. The next image is another 'take it from me', as I was far from ready for a female Red-footed Falcon which shot passed me and over the hill. After lunch, a drive on the road from Calvi to Galeria was abruptly stopped when I came across around fifty or so Alpine Swifts. I really do admire this large swift with its 'chittering' call and stark contrast between black and white undersides. There speed is incredible and I can only press the shutter and hope for the best! Just being clever now - flying upside down! High above the Alpine Swifts, my fifth Golden Eagle of the week was seen being harassed by a Raven.
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