La Belle Equipe in Rutland, the Camargue and Beyond...

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16 May 2008

15th - The weather forecast was not good for today and so it turned out with sporadic showers all day. Even so we took a trip to the Gorges de Regalon in the Petit Luberon in the hope it would improve. As we approached the site we had excellent views of an adult Bonelli's Eagle that glided low over the road. The walk into the gorge produced at least 5 Black Kites and a dozen Alpine Swifts soaring over the massifs. We also heard Crested Tit, Goldcrest and Sardinian Warbler singing close by. A male Subalpine Warbler was spotted in a tree close to the path and good views were had by all. I then noticed a male Blue Rock Thrush looking out over the gorge from the ridge on one of the peaks. Luckily it remained immobile for a few minutes permitting good views through the scope. Other birds were now soaring high above the gorge. A pair of Crag Martins, at least 4 Choughs and a single Raven took turns in displaying their aerobatic talents. Several groups of Serins flew fast overhead just as the rain began again. It was soon obvious that this was not just a passing shower and so reluctantly we returned to Arles.

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