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.