APRIL 2017 RARITIES

[David]

Lesser Flamingo   Phoenicopterus minor   Flamenco Enano
Málaga: Two adults were seen at Fuente de piedra lagoon,Málaga on 13.04.2017 by Juan Pérez Contreras and Beatriz Pérez Machado. At least one bird remained at Fuente de Piedra lagoon until 30.04.2017 and was seen by Wim van Zwieten @observado.es.

Ruppell's Vulture   Gyps rueppellii   Buitre Moteado
Cádiz: On 18.04.2017 a bird was seen from Bolonia, Cádiz by Greg McIvor @observado.es.

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater   Merops persicus   Abejaruco Papirroja
Cádiz: A bird was photographed at Tahivilla, Cádiz, on 07.04.2017 by Juan Miguel González. See his photograph at http://www.rarebirdspain.net/irbsy331.jpg.

Common Bulbul    Pycnonotus barbatus   Bulbul Naranjero
Cádiz: A bird was seen at Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz on 14.04.2017 by Stephen Shields @observado.es.

For further information about these sightings go to http://www.rarebirdspain.net/arbsr1704.htm



The source of the sighting list below is Ebird Alert (Cornell Lab of Ornithology).

NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated


Egyptian Goose   Alopochen aegyptiaca   Gansede Nilo
Huelva: Reported Apr 09, 2017 17:17 by Carlos Antón. Seen at Doñana PN--El Rocío, Huelva, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1283144,-6.4828992&ll=37.1283144,-6.4828992
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35823183
Comments: "Dos individuos entre los ánsares comunes."


Ruddy Shelduck   Tadorna ferruginea   Tarro Canelo
Huelva: Reported Apr 04, 2017 08:00 by Simon Thompson at Doñana PN--El Rocío, Huelva, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1283144,-6.4828992&ll=37.1283144,-6.4828992
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35685395
Comments: "3 flew over the lagoon. Typical shelduck shape. Overall a warm buff-brown in coloration with paler heads and large white wing panels"


Lesser Flamingo   Phoeniconaias minor   Flamenco Enano
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 04, 2017 08:15 by Juan Ramírez. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35698847
Comments: "un adulto en el Charcón"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 04, 2017 08:15 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35735798
Comments: "un adulto en el Charcón"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 19, 2017 12:40 by John Andersen. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36098939
Comments: "Sammen med ca 3500 Store flamingoer"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 28, 2017 15:40 by Claus Rueffler. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.102024,-4.760055&ll=37.102024,-4.760055
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36330978
Comments: "At least two on nests in main colony."


European Shag (Mediterranean)   Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii   Cormorán Moñudo
Málaga: Reported Apr 16, 2017 10:00 by Antonio-Román Muñoz. Seen at Punta de Torre nueva, Málaga, Andalucía
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.489843,-4.6946865&ll=36.489843,-4.6946865
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36019663
Comments: "Posado en unas rocas muy cerca de la playa"


Egyptian Vulture   Neophron percnopterus   Alimoche Común
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 08, 2017 16:15 by Andres Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35790828
Comments: "Local"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 23, 2017 17:00 by Antonio-Román Muñoz. Seen at Caminito del Rey, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.9304446,-4.7849016&ll=36.9304446,-4.7849016
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36252894
Comments: "1 ejemplar adulto "

Málaga: Reported Apr 26, 2017 14:49 by Andres Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36402483
Comments: "Joven migrando"

Málaga: Reported Apr 29, 2017 19:10 by Andres Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36402707
Comments: "Joven"


Rüppell's Griffon Vulture   Gyps rueppelli   Buitre Moteado
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 01, 2017 17:46 by Andres Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35630179
Comments: "Pasó en dirección Sierra Crestellina"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 03, 2017 11:20 by Juan Ramírez. Seen at Casares, vertedero, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4447526,-5.2099603&ll=36.4447526,-5.2099603
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35664318
Comments: "el mismo que fotografió Andres"


Cinereous Vulture   Aegypius monachus   Buitre Negro
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 23, 2017 11:30 by Andres Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36205827
Comments: "Entre leonados"


Steppe Eagle   Aquila nipalensis   Águila esteparia
Málaga: Reported Apr 09, 2017 17:50 by Andres  Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35855394
Comments: "Escapada"

Málaga: Reported Apr 12, 2017 16:44 by Andres  Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35907249
Comments: "Escapada"

Málaga: Reported Apr 16, 2017 16:23 by Andres  Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4463236,-5.2492503&ll=36.4463236,-5.2492503
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36008360
Comments: "Escapada"

Málaga: Reported Apr 23, 2017 11:30 by Andres  Rojas Sánchez. Seen at Casares, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.4432021,-5.2743739&ll=36.4432021,-5.2743739
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36205827
Comments: "Escapada"


Harris's Hawk   Parabuteo unicinctus   Busardo Mixto
Málaga: Reported Apr 17, 2017 16:00 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Encauzamiento del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6939345,-4.5068622&ll=36.6939345,-4.5068622
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36051970
Comments: "Escape"


Spotted Crake   Porzana porzana   Polluela Chica
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 04, 2017 08:15 by Juan Ramírez. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35698847
Comments: "vista anteriormente en el mismo sitio"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 04, 2017 08:15 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35735798
Comments: "vista anteriormente en el mismo sitio"

CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 06, 2017 08:15 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35736178
Comments: "El día anterior Andrés Serrano, Juan Oñate y Pedro Bayón, vieron el mismo ejemplar que yo y otro más."

Málaga: Reported Apr 15, 2017 19:00 by Antonio-Román Muñoz. Seen at Unnamed Road, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6811505,-4.4796102&ll=36.6811505,-4.4796102
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35990842
Comments: "Si la aplicación permitiera incluir Porzana sp lo habría hecho. "


Red-knobbed Coot   Fulica cristata   Focha Cornuda
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 05, 2017 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6728249,-4.4560289&ll=36.6728249,-4.4560289
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35735941
Comments: "Una en la laguna de la Casilla, localizada por José M. Ramírez"


Jack Snipe   Lymnocryptes minimus   Agachadiza Chica
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 06, 2017 08:15 by Antonio Tamayo. Seen at Fuente de Piedra, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1319926,-4.7433901&ll=37.1319926,-4.7433901
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35736178


Mew Gull   Larus canus   Gaviota Cana
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 22, 2017 16:10 by Antonio-Román Muñoz. Seen at Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6731439,-4.4585275&ll=36.6731439,-4.4585275
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172792
Comments: "Un ejemplar en la laguna grande  (no es adulto)"


Herring Gull   Larus argentatus   Gaviota Argentea
Málaga: Reported Apr 16, 2017 10:15 by Dominic Cormier. Seen at Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6728249,-4.4560289&ll=36.6728249,-4.4560289
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36018745
Comments: "Pink legs, gray mantle."


Lesser Crested Tern   Thalasseus bengalensis   Charrán Bengalí
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 22, 2017 16:10 by Antonio-Román Muñoz. Seen at Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6731439,-4.4585275&ll=36.6731439,-4.4585275
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36172792
Comments: "Un ejemplar volando al oeste junto a charranes patinegros, sobre la misma orilla"

Cádiz: Reported Apr 30, 2017 08:44 by Yeray Seminario. Seen at Los Lances, Cádiz, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.0337819,-5.6241417&ll=36.0337819,-5.6241417
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36430803
Comments: "Charrán mediano con pico naranja. Dorso gris oscuro"


Arctic Tern   Sterna paradisaea   Charrancito Común
Sevilla: Reported Apr 13, 2017 07:47 by Jannick Forquignon. Seen at Aznalcázar, Sevilla, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.062632,-6.298931&ll=37.062632,-6.298931
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36040640
Comments: "Entre los comunes al menos un ejemplar"


White-winged Tern   Chlidonias leucopterus   Fumarel alibanco
CONFIRMED SIGHTING
Málaga: Reported Apr 29, 2017 09:20 by MIGUEL JUAN. Seen at Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.6728249,-4.4560289&ll=36.6728249,-4.4560289
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36387100
Media: 2 Photos
Comments: "Visto en la playa y en la Laguna Grande"


Blue-cheeked Bee-eater   Merops persicus   Abejaruco Papirrojo
Cádiz: Reported Apr 07, 2017 12:50 by Juan Miguel González Perea. Seen atTahivilla, Cádiz, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.209255,-5.7917533&ll=36.209255,-5.7917533
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35755423
Comments: "Adjuntaremos foto"

Cádiz: Reported Apr 07, 2017 12:50 by Beatriz Yáñez. Seen at Tahivilla, Cádiz, Andalucía
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.209255,-5.7917533&ll=36.209255,-5.7917533
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35755409
Comments: "Adjuntaremos foto"


Carrion Crow   Corvus corone   Corneja Cenicienta
Huelva: Reported Apr 10, 2017 08:30 by Luis  Diaz. Seen at El Rocío, Huelva, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.1283144,-6.4828992&ll=37.1283144,-6.4828992
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S35851752
Comments: "Breeding places"

Sevilla: Reported Apr 13, 2017 07:47 by Jannick Forquignon. Seen at Aznalcázar, Sevilla, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=37.062632,-6.298931&ll=37.062632,-6.298931
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36040640
Comments: "No es un error"


Citril Finch   Serinus citrinella   Verderón Serrano
Cádiz: Reported Apr 25, 2017 12:00 by James Dee. Seen at Pinar de la Breña, Cádiz, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.1819939,-5.9616709&ll=36.1819939,-5.9616709
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36250681
Comments: "Saw 1 ad male clearly, perhaps accompanied by a second bird but did not get a good view of Bird 2.  1400 near watering hole"


Yellowhammer   Emberiza citrinella   Escribano Cerrillo
Málaga: Reported Apr 26, 2017 13:00 by marta chyb. See at Málaga, Málaga, Andalucía.
Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=36.745949,-4.429039&ll=36.745949,-4.429039
Checklist: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36287356
Comments: "Heard, seen and photographed "


David