Thursday, 19 November 2020

19-11-2020 CREU DE LONGA, VALENCIA - SQUACCO HERON (Ardeola ralloides)

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The Squacco Heron, Ardeola ralloides, is a diminutive member of the heron family, measuring a mere 44–47 cm in length, with a compact body o...
Tuesday, 17 November 2020

16-11-2020 LORCHA, VALENCIA - HOUSE SPARROW (FEMALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the sparrow family Passeridae. This small bird typically measures around 16 cm (6.3 in)...

17-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - EMPUSID MANTIS (EMPUSA PENNATA)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/55122-Empusa-pennata  
Monday, 16 November 2020

16-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - EMPUSID MANTIS (EMPUSA PENNATA)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/55122-Empusa-pennata  
Sunday, 15 November 2020

16-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - PUG MOTH (Genus Eupithecia)

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Eupithecia is the largest genus of moths of the family Geometridae, and the namesake and type genus of tribe Eupitheciini. Species in the ge...

15-11-2020 GANDIA MARJAL, VALENCIA - EURASIAN KESTREL (Falco tinnunculus)

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The common kestrel, Falco tinnunculus, is a bird of prey from the kestrel group within the falcon family Falconidae. It is also known as the...

15-11-2020 GANDIA, VALENCIA - BLACK REDSTART (MALE) (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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The Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small, charismatic passerine bird, exhibiting a blend of dark and vibrant plumage. Males are ...

15-11-2020 GANDIA MARJAL, VALENCIA - EURASIAN COOT (Fulica atra)

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The Eurasian coot, Fulica atra, also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a distinctive waterbird with a slaty-black body, a glos...
Saturday, 14 November 2020

10-11-2020 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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The little egret (Egretta garzetta) is a species of small heron in the family Ardeidae. It is a white bird with a slender black beak, long b...

12-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WOLF SPIDER (Alopecosa albofasciata)

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Alopecosa is a spider genus in the family Lycosidae (wolf spiders), with about 160 species. They have a largely Eurasian distribution, altho...
Friday, 13 November 2020

12-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - CATALONIA WALL LIZARD (Podarcis liolepis)

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Podarcis liolepis, the Columbretes wall lizard or Catalan wall lizard, is very similar to the other lizards in the genus Podarcis. This spec...

13-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - GEOMETER MOTH (Genus Dyscia)

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Dyscia is a genus of moths belonging to the large family Geometridae. These moths are part of the subfamily Ennominae, known for their speci...

13-11-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - JASMINE MOTH (Palpita vitrealis)

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Palpita vitrealis, common name jasmine moth or white pearl, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. This species occurs worldwide, inc...

10-11-2020 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN STONECHAT (FEMALE) (Saxicola rubicola)

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The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. Long...

10-11-2020 EL PALAMAR, VALENCIA - BLACK REDSTART (FEMALE) (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/13000-Phoenicurus-ochruros  

10-11-2020 EL PALAMAR, VALENCIA - HOUSE SPARROW (MALE) (Passer domesticus)

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The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a member of the sparrow family Passeridae. This small bird typically measures around 16 cm (6.3 in)...
Thursday, 12 November 2020

11-11-2020 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacilla alba)

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The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small, elegant passerine bird, a member of the family Motacillidae, which includes pipits and longcl...
Wednesday, 11 November 2020

11-11-2020 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - COMMON CHIFFCHAFF (Phylloscopus collybita)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/117016-Phylloscopus-collybita  

11-11-2020 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - COMMON CHAFFINCH (MALE) (Fringilla coelebs)

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The Eurasian chaffinch, or simply the chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), presents a striking dichotomy in plumage between the sexes. The male is...

11-11-2020 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - ZITTING CISTICOLA (Cisticola juncidis)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/7697-Cisticola-juncidis  

11-11-2020 PEGO MARJAL, ALICANTE - COMMON KINGFISHER (FEMALE) (Alcedo atthis)

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The Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), also known as the Eurasian Kingfisher or River Kingfisher, is a vibrant, pocket-sized gem among birds...
Tuesday, 10 November 2020

10-11-2020 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - BLACK REDSTART (FEMALE) (Phoenicurus ochruros)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/13000-Phoenicurus-ochruros  

10-11-2020 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - WHITE WAGTAIL (Motacilla alba)

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The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small, elegant passerine bird, a member of the family Motacillidae, which includes pipits and longcl...

10-11-2020 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - MALLARD (MALE) (Anas platyrhynchos)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/6930-Anas-platyrhynchos  

10-11-2020 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - LITTLE GREBE (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/4237-Tachybaptus-ruficollis