Albufera de Valencia
Albufera de Valencia is considered to be one of the premier wetlands in the whole of Europe and boasts a huge species list. A lot of excellent conservation work is being done by some truly dedicated groups and each year the entire site improves. However, for the visiting birder, it can be difficult to make the most of a visit without some local knowledge. With that in mind, today´s visit was organised for a local birder who simply wanted to make the most of his time and to get to know the area a little more. Our day started at the visitor centre where a new hide is under construction to compliment the existing one. We were fortunate to be able to enjoy superbly close views of Avocets and Little Stints. Up to 5 Marsh Harriers at a time were quartering the reed beds, whilst a handful of Greater Flamingoes snoozed in the morning sun. Other highlights included Curlew Sandpiper and Little Ringed Plover. Having happily spent a couple of hours there, we decided to move on. We visited a few local hot-spots before having coffee in a local bar. Once refreshed,…