LM's 5th BY, 2021 - cause I don't have a lot else to do!

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73. Azure-Winged Magpie, Algarve, May

 

I was amongst the lucky few to get away to Portugal before the Covid curtain closed it down again. I have say it's such a beautiful country and so rich with birds. 

 

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74. Spotless Starling, Algarve, May

 

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75. House Sparrow, Algarve, May

 

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76. White Stork, Algarve, May

 

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77. Audouin's Gull, Algarve, May

 

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78. Sardinian Warbler, Algarve, May

 

 

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79. Red-crested Pochard, Algarve, May

 

 

 

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80. Common Waxbill, Algarve, May

 

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81. Black-headed Weaver, Algarve, May

 

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82. Little Bitten, Algarve, May

 

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83. Purple Swamphen, Algarve, May  

 

 

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84. Common Ringed Plover, Algarve, May

 

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85. Little Tern, Algarve, May

 

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86. Kentish Plover, Algarve, May

 

 

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87. Black-winged Stilt, Algarve, May

 

 

 

 

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88. Greater Flamingo, Algarve, May

 

 

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89. Zitting Cisticola, Algarve, May

 

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90. Crested Lark, Algarve, May

 

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91. European Serin, Algarve, May

 

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92. House Martin, Algarve, June

 

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93.  Tawny Owl, Algarve, May

 

The absolute highlight was this owl - I don't think that I've seen a Tawny Owl in over a decade!

 

 

 

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[Galana]

That looks like a very worthwhile trip.

Most folks associate the Algarve with beaches but you have shown another facade.

As you say. Tawny Owls in light are worth the effort.

[michael-ibk]

Great photos. Hope to see some of these birds myself in September. 

[xelas]

Portugal is delivering again!

[PeterHG]

A wonderful Portugal collection with many enviable species and photos!