09 February 2012

Chiff Chaffs & Black Caps - Alameda Gardens

Here are some photographs of Chiff Chaffs and Black Caps, which were spotted in the Alameda Botanical Gardens about a week or so ago. 
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Fortunately, the weather conditions were perfect. The cold had set in, yet the sun was still shining bright!
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Whilst we were busy capturing photos of the Chiff Chaffs, we heard a distinct bird call. Turning to look at a nearby aloe, we caught sight of a Black Cap feeding. 
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
Chiff Chaff
We immediately knew it was a Black Cap, and it was very interesting to watch this bird as they are very different from a Chiff Chaff, especially as they are larger, and to feed on the aloe they need to perch on it, unlike a Chiff Chaff who hovers around it.
Black Cap
Black Cap
Black Cap
Black Cap

3 comments:

  1. Coming for a brief visit to Gibraltar next week and planning a visit to the lovely Botanic Gardens. Will look out for these birds. Do you have any tips on what to look out for on a day trip (I know - so little time) to Gib? M :-)

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  2. Hi Mel, thank you for your message. The aloes have now dried up however you can still see chiff chaffs about in Alameda Gardens. Be aware that we are in the migration period so depending on the winds you may view some raptors overhead such as short toed eagles. Hope you enjoy your trip to Gibraltar :)

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  3. Hi Dutch.
    Am really excited about coming to Gib and have managed to book 2 nights at Jews Gate Obs :-)
    Having read (and been inspired by) your post on the estuary at Malaga we are going to pop in there for an afternoon visit next Friday before heading to Gib.
    Great blog, thanks for sharing your enthusiasm :-)
    Mel

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