We had great views of these birds with long wings and forked tails, a similar shape to a tern, but with longer legs and stubby bill.
Collared Pratincoles catch insects in flight with erratic movements and swooping manoeuvres over a wide area, making photography an exciting challenge.
Here are a few photos for you to enjoy.
Ornithological photo blog dedicated to birds species found mainly along Southern Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar.
04 November 2019
Europa Point, Gibraltar
An afternoon spent at Europa Point observing sea birds feeding in the area.
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| Great Skua |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Great Cormorant |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
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| Corys Shearwater |
A very enjoyable afternoon spent at Europa Point, one of our favourite birding spots in Gibraltar. We hope you enjoyed the photos.
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