ISABELLINE WHEATEAR Oenanthe isabellina Kableshkovo, Burgus Province, Bulgaria

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SARDINIAN WARBLER [Female] (Sylvia melanocephala subspecies S. m. melanocephala) Krumovitsa River, Krumovgrad, District Kardjali, Bulgaria

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The Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala) is a small mainly insectivorous warbler of the family Sylviidae which is in the genus Sylvia. It is commonly encountered in southern and eastern Europe as well as in countries bordering the Mediterranean Basin. It is also resident on the Canary Islands. Some authorities recognise up to five subspecies. The female, typical of most sylvia warblers, has drabber plumage, it is grey headed with brownish upper parts and the under parts are washed buff. This species normally occurs in shrubby type habitat as well as in parks and gardens.

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Up to five subspecies are generally recognised:

• Sylvia melanocephala melanocephala - Iberia across the northern Mediterranean to western Turkey. Extends into the Maghreb from Iberia, and into Libya from Italy via Sicily. Migrates to the Sahel and oases in the Sahara in winter.
• Sylvia melanocephala leucogastra  - Canary Islands, resident, probably some vagrancy between eastern islands and Maghreb.
• Sylvia melanocephala momus - Near East. Resident, some local movements. 
• Sylvia melanocephala norissae - Fayyum Warbler - probably only a local morph of momus  - Nile Delta region. Extinct since around 1940.
• Sylvia melanocephala valverdei - Morocco south to the Tropic of Cancer, inland to the edge of the Sahara. Resident, but some seasonal movements.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinian_warbler

BLACK STORK (Ciconia nigra) Krumovitsa River, Krumovgrad, District Kardjali, Bulgaria

 

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The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is of the family Ciconiidae which is in the genus Ciconia.

BLACK STORK (Ciconia nigra) Krumovitsa River, Krumovgrad, District Kardjali, Bulgaria

 

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The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is of the family Ciconiidae which is in the genus Ciconia.

EURASIAN HOBBY (Falco subbuteo) Durankulak Lake, Dobrich Province, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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NORTHERN WHEATEAR (Male) Oenanthe oenanthe Cape Kaliakra, Dobrich Province, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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EURASIAN SPOONBILL Platalea leucorodia Poda Nature Reserve, Burgas, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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EUROPEAN WALL LIZARD Podarcis muralis Goritsa Forest, Burgas Province, Bulgaria

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CREAM SPOT TIGER MOTH Epicallia villica Poda Nature Reserve, Burgas, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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SCARLET DARTER DRAGONFLY (Male) Crocothemis erythraea Poda Nature Reserve, Burgas, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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BLACK HEADED BUNTING (Male) Emberiza melanocephala Topolovgrad, Saker Hills, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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EUROPEAN STARLING (Sturnus vulgaris ssp. S. v. tauricus) male, Topolovgrad, Saker Hills, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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 The European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is of the family Sturnidae which is in the genus Sturnus.

MARSH FROG Pelophylax ridibundus Lake Shabla, Dobrich Province, Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria

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CORN BUNTING Emberiza calandra Russalka, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria

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GLOSSY IBIS (Plegadis falcinellus) Lake Mandrensko, Burgas, Bulgaria

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The Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a large wading bird in the family Threskiornithidae which is in the genus Plegadis. The scientific name derives from Ancient Greek plegados and Latin falcis, both meaning sickle and referring to the distinctive shape of the bill.

 This is the most widespread ibis species, breeding in scattered sites in warm regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, as well as the Atlantic and Caribbean regions of the Americas. 

 This species is migratory, most European birds winter in Africa and in North America birds from north of the Carolinas winter farther south. Birds from other populations may disperse widely outside the breeding season.
 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossy_ibis

COMMON NIGHTINGALE Luscinia megarhynchos Topolovgrad, Saker Hills, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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LITTLE TERN Sternula albifrons Salt Museum, Pomorie, Burgas Province, Bulgaria

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STILT SANDPIPER (Calidris himantopus) Adult present from 4th to 7th September 2014. [This same individual was first sighted two days earlier in Co. Wexford from 2nd to 3rd and was seen again later in the month in Co. Wexford on 10th,!2th & 13th], Big Marsh, Broadmeadow Estuary, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, Ireland

 

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 The Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) is a shorebird or wader of the family Scolopacidae which is in the genus Calidris. 

 This long legged medium sized sandpiper breeds in the tundra regions of Alaska and Canada. It then migrates south to spend the winter in South America. In addition small numbers over winter in California (Salton Sea), Texas, Florida, the Caribbean Islands and parts of Central America.  

 It also occurs as a very rare autumn passage migrant in northwest Europe including Ireland and this individual is the 16th Irish record.

 

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Reference source: Irish Bird Report 2014  Carmody M. & Hobbs J.

WOODCHAT SHRIKE (Male) Lanius senator Madjarovo, Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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LONG LEGGED BUZZARD Buteo rufinus Sveti Nikola, Dobrich Province, Bulgaria

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CIRL BUNTING (Male) Emberiza cirlus Madjarovo, Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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EURASIAN EAGLE OWL Bubo bubo Dobrich Province, Bulgaria

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ORTOLAN BUNTING (Female) Emberiza hortulana Madjarovo, Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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FEATHERED FOOTMAN (MOTH) Spiris striata Madjarovo, Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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THISTLE LONGHORNED BEETLE Agapanthia cardui Madjarovo, Eastern Rhodopes, Bulgaria

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WOOD LARK Lullula arborea Dyulino, Varna Province, Bulgaria

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BLACK HEADED (WESTERN) YELLOW WAGTAIL (Motacilla flava subspecies M. f. feldegg) male, Kaliakra, Bulgarevo, Bulgaria

 

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The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is of the family Motacillidae which includes longclaws, pipits and wagtails. It is a summer resident in the temperate regions of Western Asia and Europe which migrates south in early autumn to winter in southern Asia and Africa. Up to 20 subspecies are recognised including the Black Headed Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg).

 

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BLACK HEADED (WESTERN) YELLOW WAGTAIL (Motacilla flava subspecies M. f. feldegg) female, Kaliakra, Bulgarevo, Bulgaria

 

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The Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) is of the family Motacillidae which includes longclaws, pipits and wagtails. It is a summer resident in the temperate regions of Western Asia and Europe which migrates south in early autumn to winter in southern Asia and Africa. Up to 20 subspecies are recognised including the Black Headed Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg).

 

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EASTERN GREEN LIZARD (Lacerta viridis) Topolovgrad, Saker Hills, Haskovo Province, Bulgaria

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WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacilla alba) Goritsa Forest, Burgas Province, Bulgaria

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The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small ground nesting passerine and along with the longclaws and pipits is in the family Motacillidae which is in the genus Motacilla. This species is the commonest and most widespread wagtail that is found in Eurasia. It also breeds in parts of North Africa and there is a small Alaskan breeding population. The northern populations are migratory and winters in Southern Europe, Africa and Southern Asia. Up to 11 sub-species are recognised, including the Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba yarrellii) which breeds in Britain, Ireland and the near-continent. 
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