Sunday, 16 February 2025

16-2-2025 XERACO PLAYA, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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The Little Egret is a small, all-white egret, similar in shape but half the size of a Grey Heron. Little Egrets are elegant, snow-white wadi...

16-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, 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)...

16-2-2025 POTRIES, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN GREENFINCH (Chloris chloris)

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The European greenfinch, or simply greenfinch, is a small passerine bird belonging to the finch family Fringillidae. Exhibiting a predominan...
Saturday, 15 February 2025

14-2-2025 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - GLOSSY IBIS (Plegadis falcinellus)

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The glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) is a water bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the ibis and spoonbill family Threskiornithidae. The ...

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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 ...

15-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - LARGE WHITE BUTTERFLY (Pieris brassicae)

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Pieris brassicae, the large white, also called cabbage butterfly, cabbage white, cabbage moth (erroneously), or in India the large cabbage w...

15-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WAVE MOTH (Idaea minuscularia)

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Wave moth Idaea minuscularia One of the many species of moths (also called moths ) that can enter the house attracted by the interior lights...

15-2-2025 RIO SERPIS 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 ...

15-2-2025 RIO SERPIS GANDIA, VALENCIA - EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE (Streptopelia decaocto)

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The Eurasian collared dove, also known as the collared dove or Turkish dove (Streptopelia decaocto), is a bird of modest size, presenting a ...

14-2-2025 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)

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The Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a statuesque wading bird belonging to the family Ardeidae. It is a familiar sight in both rural and urban ...

14-2-2025 CREU DE LONGA, ALBUFERA - 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...

14-2-2025 CREU DE LONGA, ALBUFERA - WESTERN CATTLE EGRET (Bubulcus ibis ssp. ibis)

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The western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis) is a species of heron (family Ardeidae) found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. ...

14-2-2025 ULLAL DE BALDOVI, ALBUFERA - EUROPEAN MOORHEN (Gallinula chloropus)

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The common moorhen, known scientifically as Gallinula chloropus, is a bird of the rail family, Rallidae. It is a bird of striking appearance...

14-2-2025 ULLAL DE BALDOVI, ALBUFERA - MALLARD (MALE) (Anas platyrhynchos)

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The mallard is widely distributed across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres; in North America its range extends from southern and central...

14-2-2025 SOLLANA, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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The little egret, a captivating member of the heron family, Ardeidae, has long enchanted observers with its elegant appearance. Boasting a s...
Friday, 14 February 2025

14-2-2025 EL SALER, VALENCIA - EURASIAN KESTREL (MALE) (Falco tinnunculus)

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The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) is a bird of prey species belonging to the kestrel group of the falcon family Falconidae. It is also ...

14-2-2025 EL PALMAR, ALBUFERA - GREAT EGRET (Ardea alba)

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The great egret, known scientifically as Ardea alba, is a majestic bird with a stately bearing and an impressive wingspan. This large egret ...

14-2-2025 MUNTANYETA DEL SANS, VALENCIA - EURASIAN MAGPIE (Pica pica)

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The Eurasian magpie, or common magpie (Pica pica), is a striking bird that graces the northern reaches of the Eurasian continent. It is a me...

14-2-2025 DEVESA, VALENCIA - GREAT CRESTED GREBE (Podiceps cristatus)

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The great crested grebe, Podiceps cristatus, is a water bird of the grebe family, notable for its striking black and white plumage and elabo...
Thursday, 13 February 2025

12-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - EURASIAN BLACKCAP (FEMALE) (Sylvia atricapilla)

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The Eurasian blackcap, Sylvia atricapilla, is a common and widespread typical warbler known for its distinctive cap and melodious song. The ...
Wednesday, 12 February 2025

30-7-2017 CENTRAL PARK, BUDAPEST - GIANT OWL BUTTERFLY (Caligo telamonius ssp. memnon)

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Caligo telamonius is a brush-footed butterfly (family Nymphalidae). The species was first described by Cajetan von Felder and Rudolf Felder ...

12-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - FRENCH PAPER WASP (Polistes gallicus)

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Polistes gallicus is a species of paper wasp found in various parts of Europe, excluding England, Denmark, and Scandinavia, from warmer clim...
Tuesday, 11 February 2025

11-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - WAVE MOTH (Idaea eugeniata)

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Idaea eugeniata is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Italy, France, Andorra, Spain, Portugal and North Africa. The wingspan i...

11-2-2025 POTRIES, VALENCIA - COMMON BUZZARD

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The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium-to-large bird of prey, with a robust body and broad wings. Its plumage is highly variable, rang...
Monday, 10 February 2025

10-2-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - RUSTY DOT PEARL MOTH (Udea ferrugalis)

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Udea ferrugalis, the rusty dot pearl, is a moth of the family Crambidae. The species was first described by Jacob Hübner in 1796. This speci...