A few days in Donana, South West Spain

Another fantastic visit to this bird rich area. Whilst North West England was enjoying snow, ice and dark evenings, I had warm sunny days, up to 18'C, and sunset times of 18:15.
Haven't got time to go through everything, but here is a brief summary of the highlights.

Night Heron (150+)
Cattle Egret (hundreds)
Little Egret (hundreds)
Great White Egret (39+)
Black Stork (29+)
White Stork (1000+)
Spoonbill (127+)
Greater Flamingo (1000+)
Black-shouldered Kite (2)
Hen Harrier (7)
Marsh Harrier (25)
Purple Gallinule (110+)
Common Crane (2200+)
Black-winged Stilt (100+)
Avocet (30+)
Lesser short toed Lark (200+)
Calandra Lark (200+)
Southern Grey Shrike (10+)
Azure-winged Magpie (100+)
Spanish Sparrow (1000+)


Greater Flamingos - Isla Mayor rice fields


Black Stork - Isla Mayor rice fields

White Storks. Notice also the Swallows flying around - Isla Mayor rice fields

Common Cranes - Huerta Tejeda

A poor photo, but these are all Purple Gallinules! Veta Hornito rice fields.

Glossy Ibis - Brazo de la Torre

Glossy Ibis - Isla Mayor rice fields.

Night Herons - Corredor Verde

Faro beach, Portugal.