Showing posts with label Huelva. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Huelva. Show all posts
Tuesday 20 May 2014
Sunday 18 May 2014
Saturday 17 May 2014
Wednesday 30 April 2014
Monday 28 April 2014
EURASIAN KESTREL or COMMON KESTRAL (Falco tinnunculus) male at Doñana National Park, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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The Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a small bird of prey of the family Falconidae which is in the genus Falco.
Alternative names include European Kestrel, Common Kestrel or simply
referred to as a Kestrel. This falcon occurs throughout Europe, Asia and
Africa. More recently, the British and Irish populations have been in serious decline which
may be as a result of changes in agricultural practices and increased use of rodenticides (rat poisons). Nest predation by Common
Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Grey Crow (Corvus cornix), Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) and Common Raven (Corvus corax), whose populations have increased, may also be a factor. |
Sunday 27 April 2014
EURASIAN KESTREL or COMMON KESTREL Falco tinnunculus female at Doñana National Park, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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The Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a small bird of prey of the family Falconidae which is in the genus Falco.
Alternative names include European Kestrel, Common Kestrel or simply
referred to as a Kestrel. This falcon occurs throughout Europe, Asia and
Africa. More recently, the British and Irish populations have been in serious decline which
may be as a result of changes in agricultural practices and increased use of rodenticides (rat poisons). Nest predation by Common
Buzzard (Buteo buteo), Grey Crow (Corvus cornix), Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) and Common Raven (Corvus corax), whose populations have increased, may also be a factor. |
Friday 25 April 2014
Tuesday 22 April 2014
PALACIO DEL ACEBRON /CENTRO DE VISITANTES DE El ACEBRON Parque Nacional de Doñana, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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Monday 21 April 2014
Sunday 20 April 2014
GRIFFON VULTURE (Gyps fulvus) José Antonio Valverde Visitor Centre, Doñana National Park, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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The Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) or Eurasian Griffon is a large Old World bird of prey in family Accipitridae which is in the genus Gyps. It breeds on crags in mountains in southern Europe, North Africa and Asia. Griffon vultures may form loose colonies. The population is mostly resident. Juveniles and immature individuals may migrate far or embark on long distance movements. Like other vultures, it is a scavenger, feeding mostly on the carcasses of dead animals which it finds by soaring over open areas, often moving in flocks. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griffon_vulture Distribution map 
Source: By The Engineer - Own work based on: BlankMap-World-NoAntarctica.png by user Sting, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=131341
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Monday 14 April 2014
GREATER FLAMINGO [Adult] (Phoenicopterus roseus) Charco de la Boca, Doñana National Park, Almonte, Huelva, Spain
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The Greater Flamingo
(Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread
flamingo of the family Phoenicopteridae which is in the genus Phoenicopterus. It
is found in parts of Africa, southern Asia, the Middle East and southern Europe.
Sub-adult flamingos are whitish-grey and only attain the pink coloration several
years into their adult life. The coloration comes from the carotenoid pigments in the organisms that live in their feeding grounds.
Secretions of the urpoygial gland also
contain carotenoids. During the breeding season, Greater Flamingos increase the
frequency of their spreading of uropygial secretions over their feathers and
thereby enhance their colour.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_flamingo
Sunday 13 April 2014
Saturday 12 April 2014
Thursday 10 April 2014
CHARCO DE LA BOCA Doñana National Park, El Rocio, Almonte, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain
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Wednesday 9 April 2014
Friday 22 November 2013
PEREZ'S FROG Pelophylax perezi El Acebuche, Nature Reserve, Almonte, Huelva, Spain
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PEREZ'S FROG TADPOLE Pelophylax perezi El Acebuche, Nature Reserve, Almonte, Huelva, Spain
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Sunday 17 November 2013
MATALASCANAS LIGHTHOUSE Almonte, Huelva, Spain
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Saturday 16 November 2013
WESTERN SUBAPLINE WARBLER Sylvia inornata ssp. S. i. iberiae Matalascañas, Almonte, Huelva, Spain
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