http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/ Nature in Cyprus Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:47:11 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/687 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/687 Some pelicans just arrived at the Asprokremmos Dam, after visiting Larnaca and Akrotiri! Asprokremmos Dam, 23-Nov (KS) White Pelican 5 Kidasi, 23-Nov (DJW) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:58:54 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/685 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/685 Some good sightings on yesterday’s Troodos fieldtrip, plus some other good reports: Troodos, 21-Nov (SC fieldtrip) Hawfinch 1 Livadhi tou Pashia Mistle Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:23 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/684 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/684 A few good sightings reported: Zakaki Marsh, 20-Nov (CR) Common Buzzard 1 Water Pipit 1 Bluethroat 3 Reed Bunting 1 Bishop’s Pool, 20-Nov (CR) Purple Heron 1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:51:55 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/683 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/683 Some interesting reports from Akrotiri a few days ago: Phasouri Reed-beds, 14-Nov (SR) Eleonora’s Falcon 1 (very late migrant) Bluethroat 1 Olivaceous Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:25:31 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/682 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/682 A few reports just come in, including some late autumn migrants: Larnaca Sewage Works, Meneou Pools & Desalination Plant, 14-Nov (DRh) 1 Cormorant 3 Shag c45 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:55:54 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/681 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/681 More good reports received: Bishop’s Pool, 11-Nov (JE) Lesser Spotted Eagle 1 Marathounta Hills, 11-Nov (CR, SC) Bonelli’s Eagle 1 imm. Rock Sparrow 12 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:56:03 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/680 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/680 A good selection of reports received: Marathounta Hills, 9-Nov (CR) Skylark 44 Finsch’s Wheatear 3 Blue Rock Thrush 1 Corn Bunting 4 Asprokremmos Dam, 9-Nov Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:32:18 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/679 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/679 A few interesting reports received: Marathounta Hills, 6-Nov (CR) Skylark 14 Woodlark 16 Meadow Pipit 3 Stonechat 12 Robin 3 Finsch’s Wheatear 3 Cyprus Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:12:51 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/678 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/678 A few interesting reports received, but little reported from the east (Akhna Dam, Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca Sewage Works?) which must be affected by the Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:05:52 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/677 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/677 Winter seems to have arrived, with cold showery weather predominating in Cyprus this week. As expected it has brought in a whole selection of typical bird Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:33:05 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/676 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/676 A rather quiet week for birds in spite of unsettled weather: Mandria, 28-Oct (KS) Lesser Kestrel 2 Paphos Sewage Plant fields, 28-Oct (CR) Skylark 4 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:18:50 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/675 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/675 Cyprus reports just in: Paphos Sewage Plant fields, 23-Oct (CR) Hobby 1 Northern Lapwing 7 Spur-winged Plover 1 Common Crane 1 Red-throated Pipit c90 Meadow Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:06:07 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/674 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/674 A variety of reports just in: Tsada Hills, 19-Oct (CR) Tawny Pipit 1 Red-throated Pipit 7 Stonechat 2 Northern Wheatear 5 Cyprus Wheatear 2 Spectacled Warbler Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:36:14 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/673 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/673 A variety of reports gleaned from observers, although autumn migration is generally quieter than usual: Marathounta Hills, 14-Oct (CR) Finsch’s Wheatear 3 m Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:54:44 GMT Colin Richardson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/672 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cypnature/message/672 A few more interesting sightings from the last few days: Asprokremmos Dam area, 10-Oct (CR) Spoonbill 1 Great White Egret 1 Purple Heron 1 Little Egret 2