Cape Tenaro Orchids

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Spring 2018 Summary

It was an interesting year, although we didn’t have any large falls until the end of the second week there were a good variety of species and excellent raptor passage. Highlights included:
  • Two Greek rarities: Western Bonelli's Warbler and Lesser Short-toed Lark
  • Six new bird species were added to the Cape Tenaro list: Western Bonelli's Warbler, Lesser Short-toed Lark, Lanner Falcon, Little Crake, Short-eared Owl and Skylark.
  • There was an exceptionally good raptor passage, the overall numbers were the best we have yet recorded. The total of 20 Pallid Harriers is of particular note.
  • There was a notable fall of flycatchers on 24th April when 144 Pied and 65 Collared were recorded.
  • A number of other scarce migrants for the headland were also logged, these included Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Green Sandpiper and Red-backed Shrike (only the second spring record for Cape Tenaro).
  • A Golden Jackal photographed by a camera trap was the first record for the headland.

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