JAN 1ST 2012 - A BEAUTIFUL START TO THE YEAR

After a late start (we didn't get up until 10am) we took a walk down to the Camino Gibraltar. It was a beautiful morning, clear blue sky and a light breeze.

It was so clear that Gibraltar was easily visible.



We saw Black Redstart (1), Blue Rock thrush (2) and House Sparrow (3) from our upper terrace before we set off for the walk.



Over the next hour we strolled into the Genal Valley and saw Robin (4), Jay (5), Chaffinch (6), Goldfinch (7), Spotless Starling (8), Sardinian Warbler (9), lots of Blackcaps (10), Blackbird (11), Song Thrush (12), Blue Tit (13) and a nice surprise.......a House Martin (14).


Not a raptor in sight despite perfect conditions, however we did see plenty of Bermuda Buttercups and sveral other flowers.


ALL TODAY'S PHOTOS WERE TAKEN BY DAWN.



It was just lovely to be out in the warm sunshine again.