Birdwatching in the Algarve (Portugal)

  
 


October 05 – 19, 2002

Species List

Hans Schick
Contact or comments: schick@asca-berlin.de

Trip Reports

 

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Excursions

  
 

 

  Grebes to Flamingos   Lappentaucher bis Flamingos
  Ducks   Enten
Raptors Greifvögel
  Rails   Rallen
  Shorebirds   Limikolen
  Gulls and Terns   Möwen und Seeschwalben
  Doves to Woodpeckers   Tauben bis Spechte
Passerines Sperlingsvögel


In the time from October 05 – 19, 2002 the following 94 bird species were observed on excursions in the Algarve (Portugal)
 

Grebes to Flamingos (Lappentaucher bis Flamingos)

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Little Grebe (Pódiceps ruficóllis, Zwergtaucher)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 9
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 3
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 10

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 Little Grebe (Pódiceps ruficóllis, Zwergtaucher), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

Black-necked Grebe (Pódiceps nigricóllis, Schwarzhalstaucher)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 45

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea, Gelbschnabel-Sturmtaucher)
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 5

Mediterranean Shearwater (Puffinus yelkuan, Mittelmeer-Sturmtaucher)
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 10
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 11

Northern Gannet (Sula bassána, Baßtölpel)
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 5
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 23
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Great Cormorant (Phalacrócorax carbo, Kormoran)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 21
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 6
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 3
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 4
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 4
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Little Egret (Egrétta garzétta, Seidenreiher)
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 2
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 5
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 9
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 3
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 9
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 14
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 3
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Little Egret (Egrétta garzétta, Seidenreiher), 13.10.2002, Ribeira de Torre near Montes de Alvor

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 Little Egret (Egrétta garzétta, Seidenreiher),15.10.2002, in the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa near Quinta de Marim

Common Heron (Árdea cinérea, Graureiher)
07.10.2002, Alte, Algarve (Portugal): 1
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 7
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 10
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 7
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 21
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Common Heron (Árdea cinérea, Graureiher), 13.10.2002, in the Ribeira de Torre near Montes de Alvor

Cattle Egret (Bubúlcus ibis, Kuhreiher)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 13
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 11
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 23

White Stork (Cicónia cicónia, Weißstorch)
06.10.2002, Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal): 2
06.10.2002, Silves, town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 1
07.10.2002, Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal): 4
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 5
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 5
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3

Common Spoonbill (Platálea leucoródia, Löffler)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 4
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 12
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 30

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber, Rosaflamingo)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 16
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 500
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 3
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 3
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 24
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 30
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20

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 Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber, Rosaflamingo), 13.10.2002, in the Lagoon of Alvor

 

Ducks (Enten)

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Wigeon (Anas penélope, Pfeifente)
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 150
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 20

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 Wigeon (Anas penélope, Pfeifente),18.10.2002, on a freshwater pond in the area of the saltworks of Ludo

Gadwall (Anas strepéra, Schnatterente)
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 33
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 40
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 20
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 20

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Male Gadwall (Anas strepéra, Schnatterente), 15.10.2002, in the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa near Quinta de Marim

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Female Gadwall (Anas strepéra, Schnatterente), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

Common Teal (Anas crecca, Krickente)
 13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 50
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20

Mallard (Anas platyrhýnchos, Stockente)
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 5
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 100
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 8
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 20
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 30
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 20

Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeáta, Löffelente)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 200
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 3
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 30

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 Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeáta, Löffelente), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

Common Pochard (Áythya férina, Tafelente)
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 4

Red-crested Pochard (Netta rúfina, Kolbenente)
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 1

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Female Red-crested Pochard (Netta rúfina, Kolbenente), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

 

Raptors (Greifvögel)

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Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginósus, Rohrweihe)
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Common Buzzard (Búteo búteo, Mäusebussard)
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 1
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Kestrel (Falco tinínculus, Turmfalke)
08.10.2002, Motinho – Castro Marim, Motorway IP 1, Algarve (Portugal): 1
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni, Rötelfalke)
13.10.2002, Sesmarias, Algarve (Portugal): 10

Unidentified Raptor (unbestimmter Greifvogel)
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1

 

Rails (Rallen)

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Purple Gallinule or Purple Swamp-hen (Porphýrio porphýrio, Purpurhuhn)
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 8

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 Purple Gallinule (Porphýrio porphýrio, Purpurhuhn), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

Common Morhen (Gallínula chlóropus, Teichralle)
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 5
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 8

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 Common Morhen (Gallínula chlóropus, Teichralle), 18.10.2002, on the pond at the edge of the São Lourenço golf ground of Quinta do Lago

Black Coot (Fúlica atra, Bleßralle)
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 50
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 28
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 16
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 50
18.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 50
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 100

 

Shorebirds (Limikolen)

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European Oystercatcher (Haemátopus ostrálegus, Austernfischer)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 25
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 12

Black-winged Stilt (Himántopus himántopus, Stelzenläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 8
08.10.2002, Monte Francisco, Algarve (Portugal): 6
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 60
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 10
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 2
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 8
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 21
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 10

Eurasian Avocet (Recurviróstra avosétta, Säbelschnäbler)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 59
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 100
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50

Stone-curlew (Búrhinus oedicnémus, Triel)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3

Ringed Plover (Charádrius hiatícula, Sandregenpfeifer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 4
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 7
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 8
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 5
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 10
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 6

Kentish Plover (Charádrius alexandrínus, Seeregenpfeifer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Grey Plover (Pluviális squataróla, Kiebitzregenpfeifer)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 13
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 3
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Grey Plover (Pluviális squataróla, Kiebitzregenpfeifer), 15.10.2002, in the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa near Quinta de Marim

Red Knot (Calídris canútus, Knutt)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 8

Sanderling (Calídris alba, Sanderling)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 4
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 7

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Sanderlings (Calídris alba, Sanderling), 18.10.2002, in the eastern saltworks of Ludo

Little Stint (Calídris minúta, Zwergstrandläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 4
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 10

Curlew Sandpiper (Calídris ferrugínea, Sichelstrandläufer)
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20

Dunlin (Calídris alpína, Alpenstrandläufer)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 10
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 20
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 100
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 200
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 200

Ruff (Philomáchus pugnax, Kampfläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 5

Common Snipe (Galinágo gallinágo, Bekassine)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Black-tailed Godwit (Limósa limósa, Uferschnepfe)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 6
08.10.2002, Monte Francisco, Algarve (Portugal): 28
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 100

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limósa lappónica, Pfuhlschnepfe)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 11
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 200
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 50
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 200
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50

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 Bar-tailed Godwits (Limósa lappónica, Pfuhlschnepfe) and a Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicénsis, Brandseeschwalbe, centre), 15.10.2002, in the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa near Quinta de Marim

Whimbrel (Numénius pháeopus, Regenbrachvogel)
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Curlew (Numénius arquáta, Großer Brachvogel)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 3
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 7

Spotted Redshank (Tringa erýthropus, Dunkler Wasserläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Monte Francisco, Algarve (Portugal): 8
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Redshank (Tringa tótanus, Rotschenkel)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 5
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 16
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 8
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 16
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 100
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 50
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Redshank (Tringa tótanus, Rotschenkel), 18.10.2002, in the eastern saltworks of Ludo

Common Greenshank (Tringa nebulária, Grünschenkel)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 5
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 2
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 10
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Common Greenshank (Tringa nebulária, Grünschenkel), 10.10.2002, in the Lagoon of Alvor

Green Sandpiper (Tringa óchropus, Waldwasserläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Common Sandpiper (Actítis hypoléucos, Flußuferläufer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Ruddy Turnstone (Arenária ínterpres, Steinwälzer)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 4
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2

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 Ruddy Turnstone (Arenária ínterpres, Steinwälzer), 13.10.2002, near the southern bridge over the Rio Arade in Portimão

 

Gulls and Terns (Möwen und Seeschwalben)

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Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibúndus, Lachmöwe)
06.10.2002, Silves, town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 5
07.10.2002, Carvoeiro, Praia de Vale de Centianes, Algarve (Portugal): 2
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 100
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 6
13.10.2002, Portimão, southern bridge over Rio Arade, Algarve (Portugal): 100
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 100
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 40
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 50
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus, Heringsmöwe)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 100
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 3
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 2
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2000
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 20
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2000
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 30
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 100
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2000
19.10.2002, Olhão, Algarve (Portugal): 500

Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis, Mittelmeermöwe)
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, coast from Hotel Cristal to the town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 300
07.10.2002, Carvoeiro, Praia de Vale de Centianes, Algarve (Portugal): 100
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 20
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 40
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 200
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 500
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 100
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 5
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 500

Caspian Tern (Sterna cáspia, Raubseeschwalbe)
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2

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 Caspian Terns (Sterna cáspia, Raubseeschwalbe), 15.10.2002, in the Parc Natural de Ria Formosa near Quinta de Marim

Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicénsis, Brandseeschwalbe)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 4
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 3

 

Doves to Woodpeckers (Tauben bis Spechte)

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Street Pigeon (Colúmba spec., Haustaube)
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, coast from Hotel Cristal to the town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 100
06.10.2002, Silves, castle, Algarve (Portugal): 10
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50
11.10.2002, Caldas de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 11
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 20
11.10.2002, Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 20
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 30
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 100
19.10.2002, Olhão, Algarve (Portugal): 12

Wood Pigeon (Colúmba palúmbus, Ringeltaube)
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Collared Turtle Dove (Streptopélia decaócto, Türkentaube)
06.10.2002, Silves, castle, Algarve (Portugal): 4
10.10.2002, Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal): 20
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Sesmarias, Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 10
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Little Owl (Athéne nóctua, Steinkauz)
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1

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 Little Owl (Athéne nóctua, Steinkauz),  10.10.2002, at the Lagoon of Alvor

Common Kingfisher (Alcédo atthis, Eisvogel)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Hoopoe (Úpupa epops, Wiedehopf)
09.10.2002, Cotifo de Cima, Algarve (Portugal): 1
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrócopos major, Buntspecht)
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

 

Passerines (Sperlingsvögel)

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Crested Lark (Galerída cristáta, Haubenlerche)
08.10.2002, Motinho – Castro Marim, Motorway IP 1, Algarve (Portugal): 2
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 3
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 8
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 6
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 6
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 5
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Barn Swallow (Hirúndo rústica, Rauchschwalbe)
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 2
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 1

House Martin (Délichon úrbica, Mehlschwalbe)
06.10.2002, Silves, town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 200
13.10.2002, Sesmarias, Algarve (Portugal): 50

Meadow Pipit (Anthus praténsis, Wiesenpieper)
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Grey Wagtail (Motacílla cinérea, Gebirgsstelze)
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 2

White Wagtail (Motacílla alba, Bachstelze)
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 4

Robin (Eríthacus rubécula, Rotkehlchen)
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
11.10.2002, Caldas de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 6
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 5
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 6
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 2
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Bluethroat (Luscínia svécica, Blaukehlchen)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2

Black Redstart (Phoenicúrus ochrúros, Hausrotschwanz)
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Stonechat (Saxícola torquáta, Schwarzkehlchen)
08.10.2002, Motinho – Castro Marim, Motorway IP 1, Algarve (Portugal): 2
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, Biological Station of the Nature Reserve, Algarve (Portugal): 1
08.10.2002, Monte Francisco, Algarve (Portugal): 4
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
09.10.2002, Cotifo de Cima, Algarve (Portugal): 2
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 4
16.10.2002, Foia, Serra de Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Northern Wheatear (Oenánthe oenánthe, Steinschmätzer)
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Blackbird (Turdus mérula, Amsel)
05.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 2
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, coast from Hotel Cristal to the town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 1
09.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 3
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 2
13.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 3
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 4
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
18.10.2002, Ludo, hide at a pond at the edge of the golf ground, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis, Cistensänger)
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Cetti´s Warbler (Céttia cetti, Seidensänger)
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Sardinian Warbler (Sýlvia melanocéphala, Samtkopfgrasmücke)
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, coast from Hotel Cristal to the town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 1
09.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
11.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 1
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 6
13.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 7
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Willow Warbler (Phyllóscopus tróchilus, Fitis)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Pied Flycatcher (Muscícapa atricapílla, Trauerschnäpper)
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Great Tit (Parus major, Kohlmeise)
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 4

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europáea, Kleiber)
11.10.2002, Picota, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Southern Grey Shrike (Lánius meridionális, Mittelmeer-Raubwürger)
08.10.2002, Monte Francisco, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Jay (Gárrulus glandárius, Eichelhäher)
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 0

Azure-winged Magpie (Cyanopica cyanus, Blauelster)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 25
15.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 100
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 50

Jackdaw (Corvus monédula, Dohle)
09.10.2002, Cabo de São Vicente, Algarve (Portugal): 20
10.10.2002, Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal): 1
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Carrion Crow (Corvus coróne coróne, Rabenkrähe)
10.10.2002, Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Spotless Starling (Sturnus unícolor, Einfarbstar)
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 60

House Sparrow (Passer domésticus, Haussperling)
05.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 2
06.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 5
06.10.2002, Silves, castle, Algarve (Portugal): 15
06.10.2002, Silves, town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 100
07.10.2002, Alte, Algarve (Portugal): 20
08.10.2002, Castro Marim, saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2
09.10.2002, Carvoeiro, town centre, Algarve (Portugal): 30
09.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 4
10.10.2002, Ferragudo, Algarve (Portugal): 5
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 4
11.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 2
11.10.2002, Monchique, Algarve (Portugal): 4
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 2
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 6
13.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 5
13.10.2002, Sesmarias, Algarve (Portugal): 10
14.10.2002, Barragem da Bravura (Bravura Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 10
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 3
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, surroundings of the Hotel Cristal, Algarve (Portugal): 4
19.10.2002, Olhão, Algarve (Portugal): 1

Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolénsis, Weidensperling)
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 10

Greenfinch (Chloris chloris, Grünfink)
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 2

Goldfinch (Carduélis carduélis, Stieglitz)
06.10.2002, Silves, castle, Algarve (Portugal): 1
07.10.2002, Barragem do Funcho (Funcho Reservoir), Algarve (Portugal): 1
12.10.2002, Carvoeiro, cliff coast to Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Algarve (Portugal): 20
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 50
15.10.2002, Ludo, freshwater pond, Algarve (Portugal): 1
17.10.2002, Carvoeiro, western cliff coast to the old lighthouse, Algarve (Portugal): 1
18.10.2002, Ludo, eastern saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 30
18.10.2002, Ludo, western saltworks, Algarve (Portugal): 20

Linnet (Carduélis cannábina, Bluthänfling)
13.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 30

Common Waxbill (Estrilda astrild, Wellenastrild)
10.10.2002, Ria de Alvor (Lagoon of Alvor), Algarve (Portugal): 2
15.10.2002, Quinta de Marim, Parc Natural de Ria Formosa (PNRF), Algarve (Portugal): 1

Corn Bunting (Emberíza calándra, Grauammer)
13.10.2002, Montes de Alvor, Ribeira de Torre, Algarve (Portugal): 2

  
     
 

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