Birds found:
Swifts
Alpine Swift
Breeding throughout mountainous regions of southern Europe and across to the Himalayas these birds are migratory, overwintering in southern Africa or central India. Worldwide, there are a total of ten subspecies from the nominate species, apus melba.
Shrikes
Woodchat Shrike
Shrikes are medium sized predatory birds with hooked bills, sometimes known as butcher birds in recognition of the way in which they catch their prey and feed (from the Latin genus derivative Lanius meaning butcher).
Buntings
Yellowhammer
Male is unmistakeable due to bright yellow head. Females are more low-key.
Gulls and terns
Yellow-Legged Gull
Warblers
Yellow-Browed Warbler
Pipits and wagtails
Yellow Wagtail
This colourful, regular, ground nesting summer visitor breeds throughout Europe, many overwintering across the vast plains of Africa.
