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2 Black winged Kite reported at Akrotiri Gravel Pits
3 Caspian Tern reported at Spiros Pool
Adult Egyptian Vulture reported at Cape Andreas (adults being rather rare in Cyprus)
Late Citrine Wagtails reported at M1 Pools & Agia Napa SW and a late Whinchat reported at Androlikou
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The birds are still arriving!
100+ Spotted Flycatcher reported at Pissouri + 2 Red footed Falcon
European Bee eaters still passing in high numbers
Late Honey Buzzards, Black Kites, Black eared Wheatears & Whinchats reported
Short toed Eagle reported over Polis
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The first Greater Sandplover of the autumn reported at Paphos Headland
Caspian Tern reported past Governors Beach
A few migrating flocks of European Bee eaters still being reported
The wondering adult Egyptian Vulture was reported again from Limassol
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26 Rose coloured Starling reported at Cape Andreas + Honey Buzzards, Black Kites & a singing Marsh Warbler
Second ever breeding record of Gadwall reported at Kouklia Dam
Good numbers of Curlew Sandpiper, Whiskered & White winged Tern still passing through
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Cyprus warbler, Mavrokolympos Dam. Went back to try to get a better photo on the final evening of our trip, managed this in failing light. Also a third Isabelline wheatear of the trip. Cracking first time destination. #birdsofcyprus #birds @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social
Common Rosefinch reported at Androlikou (16 previous records)
Pallas’s Gull reported at Spiros Pool
Broad billed Sandpiper reported at Lady’s Mile
Red footed falcon, Golden Oriole, Red backed Shrike & Black headed Bunting continue to arrive, spring isn’t over yet
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Cretzschmar's bunting, Neo Chorio, Cyprus. Singing in the late evening sunshine 26.4.26. Lifer for me after dipping in Jordan. Smart birds, didn’t manage Ortolan when in the country to compare. #birdsofcyprus #birds @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social
84 White Pelican reported over Latchi & 19 at Kouklia Dam
Black necked Grebes confirmed breeding at Kouklia Dam, last breeding in 2019
Gull billed, Whiskered & White winged Terns reported at Spiros Pool
The first Green sandpiper of the autumn reported from Spiros Pool
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Red-throated pipit, Larnaca Sewage Works, Cyprus 17.4.26. Large flock in stubble field next to birdwatching tower, with yellow wagtails. Never had these numbers again despite several visits. Closest views I’ve had of this bird. #birdsofcyorus @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social @birdlifecyprus.bsky.social
The first European Honey Buzzards of the spring reported at Cape Greco
4 Rose Coloured Starling reported at Cape Andreas + 3000 exhausted Barn Swallows in bad weather
Barred Warblers reported at Cape Greco & Achna Dam
120 Whiskered Tern reported at Kouklia Dam
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