Welcome to the Alentejo Birdwatching Blog

Last update 14th of May 2012: Red-Rumped Swallow. 94 different birds on this blog, 38 "new" birds still to upload.

Latest Post 16th of March 2012: Birdwatching at the Santo André Lagoon early March 2012

Latest Photos Update 26th of April 2012: Short-toed Eagle

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List of Birds spotted by us in the Alentejo region of Portugal.

We have 130 pages, photos and links of different birds to upload until now, so please bare with us. You can, so far, find 94 birds in the search box using 5 languages or scroll down this page. All photos on this birdwatching blog are made by ourselves. As soon as we have a new (or better) photos we will update the blog with the photo and information about the bird. There are many more birds but we have not sorted them out yet. Some help would be appreciated. 

Overview of birds spotted in the Alentejo region of Portugal. By clicking on the photo you will be directed to the information page about this bird and larger photos on this blog:

Azure-winged Magpie, Blauwe Ekster, Blau Elster, Pega-azul, Rabilargo

Azure-winged Magpie, Blauwe Ekster, Blau Elster, Rabilargo

Barn Swallow, Boerenzwaluw, Rauchschwalbe, Adorinha-das-chaminés, Golondrina Común

Barn Swallow, Boerenzwaluw, Rauchschwalbe, Adorinha-das-chaminés, Golondrina Común

Black Kite, Zwarte Wouw, Schwarzmilan, Milhafre-preto, Milano negro

Black Kite, Zwarte Wouw, Schwarzmilan, Milhafre-preto, Milano negro

Black Redstart, Zwarte Roodstaart, Hausrotschwanz, Rabirruivo-preto, Colirrojo Tizón

Black Redstart, Zwarte Roodstaart, Hausrotschwanz, Rabirruivo-preto, Colirrojo Tizón

 

 

Black-necked Grebe, Geoorde Fuut, Schwarzhalstaucher, Mergaulhão-de-pescoço-preto, Zampullín Cuellinegro

Black-necked Grebe, Geoorde Fuut, Schwarzhalstaucher, Mergaulhão-de-pescoço-preto, Zampullín Cuellinegro

Black-winged Kite, Grijze Wouw, Gleitaar, Peneireiro-cinzento, Elanio Común

Black-winged Kite, Grijze Wouw, Gleitaar, Peneireiro-cinzento, Elanio Común

Black-winged Stilt, Steltkluut, Stelzenläufer, Pernilongo, Cigüeñuela de Alas Negras

Black-winged Stilt, Steltkluut, Stelzenläufer, Pernilongo, Cigüeñuela de Alas Negras

Blackbird

soon

 

Blackcap, Zwartkop, Mönchsgrasmücke, Toutinegra-de-barrette-preto, Curruca Capirotada

Blackcap, Zwartkop, Mönchsgrasmücke, Toutinegra-de-barrette-preto, Curruca Capirotada

Blue Tit, Pimpelmees,    Blaumeise, Chapim-azul,    Herrerillo comun

Blue Tit, Pimpelmees, Blaumeise, Chapim-azul, Herrerillo comun

Blue-headed Wagtail, Gele Kwikstaart, Schafstelze, Alvéola-amarela, Lavandera Boyera

Blue-headed Wagtail, Gele Kwikstaart, Schafstelze, Alveola-amarela, Lavandera Boyera

Bluethroat, Blauwborst, Blaukelchen, Pisco-de-peito-azul, Pechiazul

Bluethroat, Blauwborst, Blaukelchen, Pisco-de-peito-azul, Pechiazul

 

Black-tailed Godwit

soon

Booted Eagle, Dwergarend, Zwergadler, Águia-calçada, Aguila calzada

Booted Eagle, Dwergarend, Zwergadler, Aguia-calcada, Aguila calzada

Buzzard, Buizerd, Mausebussard, Aguia-d'asa-redonda, Ratonero comun

Common Buzzard, Buizerd, Mausebussard, Aguia-d'asa-redonda, Ratonero comun

Black-headed Gull

soon

 

 

?

soon

Carrion Crow, Zwarte Kraai, Rabenkrähe, Gralha-preta, Corneja Negra

Carrion Crow, Zwarte Kraai, Rabenkrähe, Gralha-preta, Corneja Negra

Cattle Egret, Koereiger, Kuhreier, Garça-boieira, Garcilla Bueyera

Cattle Egret, Koereiger, Kuhreier, Carraceiro, Garça-boieira, Garcilla Bueyera

Collared Dove

soon

 

 

Cetti’s Warbler, Cetti’s Zanger, Seidensänger, Rouxinol-bravo, Ruiseñor Bastardo de Cetti

Cetti’s Warbler, Cetti’s Zanger, Seidensänger, Rouxinol-bravo, Ruiseñor Bastardo de Cetti

Chaffinch, Vink, Buchfink, Tentilhão-comum, Pinzón vulgar

Chaffinch, Vink, Buchfink, Tentilhão-comum, Pinzón vulgar

Chiffchaff

soon

Cirl Bunting, Cirlgors, Zaunammer, Escribano Soteno, Escrevedeira-de-garganta-preta

Cirl Bunting, Cirlgors, Zaunammer, Escribano Soteno, Escrevedeira-de-garganta-preta

 

Common Sandpiper, Oeverloper, Flußuferläufer, Macarico-das-rochas, Andarríos Chico

Common Sandpiper, Oeverloper, Flußuferläufer, Macarico-das-rochas, Andarríos Chico

Coot

soon

Corn Bunting, Grauwe Gors, Grauammer, Trigueirão, Triguero

Corn Bunting, Grauwe Gors, Grauammer, Trigueirão, Triguero

Crested Lark, Kuifleeuwerik, Haubenlerche, Cotovia-de-poupa, Cogujada Común

Crested Lark,Kuifleeuwerik, Haubenlerche, Cotovia-de-poupa, Cogujada Común

 

Crested Tit, Kuifmees, Haubenmeise, Chapim-de-poupa, Carbonero capuchino

Crested Tit, Kuifmees, Haubenmeise, Chapim-de-poupa, Carbonero capuchino

Cuckoo

soon

Dunlin

soon

European Bee-eater, Bijeneter, Bienenfresser, Abelharuco-comum, Abejaruco comunl

European Bee-eater, Bijeneter, Bienenfresser, Abelharuco-comum, Abejaruco comun

 

European Goldfinch, Putter, Stieglitz, Pintassilgo, Jilguero Europeo

European Goldfinch, Putter, Stieglitz, Pintassilgo, Jilguero Europeo

European Serin, Europese Kanarie, Girlitz, Chamariz-comúm, Serin

European Serin, Europese Kanarie, Girlitz, Chamariz-comúm, Serin

Flamingo, Flamingo-comum, Flamenco Común

Flamingo, Flamingo-comúm, Flamenco Común.jpg

Glossy Ibis, Zwarte Ibis, Sichler, Ibis-preta, Morito Común

Glossy Ibis, Zwarte Ibis, Sichler, Ibis-preta, Morito Común

 

Golden Oriole, Wielewaal, Pirol, Papa-figos, Oropéndola Dorada Europea

Golden Oriole, Wielewaal, Pirol, Papa-figos, Oropéndola Dorada Europea

Grey Heron, Blauwe reiger, Graureiher, Garca-real, Garza Real

Grey Heron, Blauwe reiger, Graureiher, Garca-real, Garza Real

Great Bustard, Grote Trap, Großtrappe, Abetarda-comum, Avutarda Euroassiática

Great Bustard, Grote Trap, Großtrappe, Abetarda-comum, Avutarda Euroassiática

Great Cormorant, Aalscholver, Kormoran, Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas, Cormorán Grande

Great Cormorant, Aalscholver, Kormoran, Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas, Cormorán Grande

 

 

Great Crested Grebe

soon

?

soon

Great reed Warbler, Grote Karekiet, Drosselrohrsänger, Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços, Carrecerìn Tordal

Great reed Warbler, Grote Karekiet, Drosselrohrsänger, Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços, Carrecerìn Tordal

Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grote Bonte Specht, Buntspecht, Pica-pau-malhado-grande, Pico picapinos

Great Spotted Woodpecker, Grote Bonte Specht, Buntspecht, Pica-pau-malhado-grande, Pico picapinos

 

Great Tit, Koolmees, Kohlmeise, Chapim-real, Carbonero comun

Great Tit, Koolmees, Kohlmeise, Chapim-real, Carbonero comun

Great White Egret, Grote Zilverreiger, Silbereiher, Garça-branca-grande, Garceta Grande

Great White Egret, Grote Zilverreiger, Silbereiher, Garça-branca-grande, Garceta Grande

Greenfinch, Groenling, Grünfink, Verdilhão-comum, Verderón común

200

Greenshank, Groenpootruiter

soon

 

?

soon

Green Sandpiper, Witgatje, Waldwasserläufer, Pássaro-bique-bique, Andarríos Grande

Green Sandpiper, Witgatje, Waldwasserläufer, Pássaro-bique-bique, Andarríos Grande

Greylag Goose

soon

Grey Wagtail. Grote Gele Kwikstaart, Gebirgsstelze, Alvéola-cinzenta, Lavandera Cascadeña

Grey Wagtail. Grote Gele Kwikstaart, Gebirgsstelze, Alvéola-cinzenta, Lavandera Cascadeña

 

Hen Harrier

soon

Hoopoe, Hop, Weidehopf, Poupa, Abubillanos

Hoopoe, Hop, Weidehopf, Poupa, Abubilla

House Martin

soon

Iberian Chiffchaff, Iberische Tjiftjaf, Iberienzilpzalp, Felosa-iberica, Mosquitero Ibericon

Iberian Chiffchaff, Iberische Tjiftjaf, Iberienzilpzalp, Felosa-iberica, Mosquitero Iberico

 

 

Jay, Vlaamse Gaai, Eichelhaher, Gaio-comum, Arrendajorande

Jay, Vlaamse Gaai, Eichelhaher, Gaio-comum, Arrendajo

Kestrel, Torenvalk, Turmfalke, Peneireiro-vulgar, Cernicalo Vulgar

Common Kestrel, Torenvalk, Turmfalke, Peneireiro-vulgar, Cernicalo Vulgar

Kingfisher, Ijsvogel, Eisvogel, Guarda-rios-comum, Martín Pescador Común

Common Kingfisher, Ijsvogel, Eisvogel, Guarda-rios-comum, Martín Pescador Común

Lesser Kestrel, Kleine Torenvalk, Rotelfalke, Peneireiro-das-torres, Cernícalo Primilla

Lesser Kestrel, Kleine Torenvalk, Rotelfalke, Peneireiro-das-torres, Cernícalo Primilla

 

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Kleine Bonte Specht, Kleinspecht, Pico menor

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Kleine Bonte Specht, Kleinspecht, Pico menor

Linnet, Kneu

soon

Little Bittern, Woudaap,

soon

Little Egret, Kleine Zilverreiger, Seidenreiher, Garça-branca-pequena, Garceta Comúnun

Little Egret, Kleine Zilverreiger, Seidenreiher, Garça-branca-pequena, Garceta Común

 

Little Grebe

soon

Little Owl, Steenuil, Steinkauz, Mocho-galego, Mochuelo Europeo

Little Owl, Steenuil, Steinkauz, Mocho-galego, Mochuelo Europeo

Little Tern, Dwergstern, Zwergseeschwalbe, Andorinha-do-mar-anã, Charrancito Común

Little Tern, Dwergstern, Zwergseeschwalbe, Andorinha-do-mar-anã, Charrancito Común

?

soon

 

 

Long-tailed Tit, Staartmees, Schwanzmeise, Chapim-rabilongo, Mito Común

Long-tailed Tit, Staartmees, Schwanzmeise, Chapim-rabilongo, Mito Común

?

soon

Marsh Harrier, Bruine Kiekendief, Rohrweihe, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental

Marsh Harrier, Bruine Kiekendief, Rohrweihe, Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental

Meadow Pipit

soon

 

Melodious Warbler, Orpheusspotvogel, Orpheusspötter, Felosa-poliglota, Zarcero Común

soon

Mistle Thrush, 

soon

Moorhen

soon

Nightingale, Nachtegaal, Nachtigall, Rouxinol-comum, Ruiseñor

Nightingale, Nachtegaal, Nachtigall, Rouxinol-comum, Ruiseñor

 

 

Night Heron, Kwak, Nachtreiher, Socó-taquari, Martinete Común

Night Heron, Kwak, Nachtreiher, Socó-taquari, Martinete Común

Northern Labwing, Kieviet

soon

Northern Pintail, Pijlstaart, Spießente, Arrabio, Ánade Rabudo

Northern Pintail, Pijlstaart, Spießente, Arrabio, Ánade Rabudo

Northern Wheatear, Tapuit, Steinschmätzer, Chasco-cinzento, Collalba Gris

     Northern Wheatear, Tapuit, Steinschmätzer, Chasco-cinzento, Collalba Gris

 

 

Northern Shoveler, Slobeend, Löffelente, Pato-trombeteiro, Cuchara Común

Northern Shoveler, Slobeend, Löffelente, Pato-trombeteiro, Cuchara Común

Northern Wheatear

soon

Nuthatch, Boomklever, Kleiber, Trepadeira-azul, Trepador azul

Nuthatch, Boomklever, Kleiber, Trepadeira-azul, Trepador azul

Osprey, Visarend, Fischadler, Águia-pescadora, Aguila Pescadora

Osprey, Visarend, Fischadler, Águia-pescadora, Aguila Pescadora

 

Pallid Swift, Vale Gierzwaluw, Fahlsegler, Andorinhão-pálido, Vencejo Pálido

Pallid Swift, Vale Gierzwaluw, Fahlsegler, Andorinhão-pálido, Vencejo Pálido

?

soon

Pied Flycatcher, Bonte Vliegenvanger, Trauerschnäpper, Papa-moscas-preto, Papamoscas Cerrojillo

Pied Flycatcher, Bonte Vliegenvanger, Trauerschnäpper, Papa-moscas-preto, Papamoscas Cerrojillo

Pochard 

soon

 

Purple Heron, Purperreiger, Purpurreiher, Garça-Roza, Garza Imperial

Purple Heron, Purperreiger, Purpurreiher, Garça-Roza, Garza Imperial

Purple Swamphen, Purperkoet, Purpurhuhn, Caimão, Calamón Común

Purple Swamphen, Purperkoet, Purpurhuhn, Caimão, Calamón Común

Quail, Kwartel, Wachtel, Codorniz, Codorniz Común

Quail, Kwartel, Wachtel, Codorniz, Codorniz Común

Raven, Raaf, Kolkrabe, Corvo, Cuervo Común

Common Raven, Raaf, Kolkrabe, Corvo, Cuervo Común

 

Red Kite, Rode Wouw, Rotmilan, Milhafre-real, Milano real

Red Kite, Rode Wouw, Rotmilan, Milhafre-real, Milano real

Red-legged Partridge, Rode Patrijs, Rothuhn, Perdiz roja

Red-legged Partridge, Rode Patrijs, Rothuhn, Perdiz roja

Red Phalarope, Rosse Franjepoot, Thorshunchen, Falaropo Picogrueso, Falaropo-de-bico-grosso

Red Phalarope, Rosse Franjepoot, Thorshunchen, Falaropo Picogrueso, Falaropo-de-bico-grosso

Red-crested Pochard, Krooneend, Kolbenente, Pato-de-bico-vermelho, Pato Colorado

Red-crested Pochard, Krooneend, Kolbenente, Pato-de-bico-vermelho, Pato Colorado

 

Red-rumped Swallow, Roodstuitzwaluw, Rötelschwalbe, Andorinha-dáurica, Golondrina Dáurica

Red-rumped Swallow, Roodstuitzwaluw, Rötelschwalbe, Andorinha-dáurica, Golondrina Dáurica

Redstart, Gekraagde Roodstaart, Gartenrotschwanz, Colirrojo real

Redstart, Gekraagde Roodstaart, Gartenrotschwanz, Colirrojo real

Reed Wrabler, Kleine Karekiet, Teichrohrsänger, Rouxinol-pequeno-dos-caniços, Carricero Común

Reed Wrabler, Kleine Karekiet, Teichrohrsänger, Rouxinol-pequeno-dos-caniços, Carricero Común

Robin, Roodborst, Rotkehlchen, Pisco-de-peito-ruivo, Petirrojo Europeo

Robin, Roodborst, Rotkehlchen, Pisco-de-peito-ruivo, Petirrojo Europeo

 

 

Ruff

soon

Sanderling

soon

Sardinian Warbler, Kleine Zwartkop, Samtkopfgrasmucke, Curruca cabecinegra

Sardinian Warbler, Kleine Zwartkop, Samtkopfgrasmucke, Curruca cabecinegra

Savi's Warbler, Snor, Rohrschwirl, Felosa-unicolor, Buscarla Unicolor

soon

 

 

Scaly-breasted Munia, Muskaatvink, Muskatamadine, Capuchino Nutmeg

soon

?

soon

?

soon

?

soon

 

Short-toed Eagle, Slangenarend, Schlangenadler, Águia-cobreira, Águila culebrera

Short-toed Eagle, Slangenarend, Schlangenadler, Águila culebrera

Short-toed Lark

soon

Short-toed Treecreeper, Boomkruiper, Gartenbaumlaufer, Trepadeira-comum, Agateador comun

Short-toed Treecreeper, Boomkruiper, Gartenbaumlaufer, Agateador comun

Skylark

soon

 

(Common) Snipe, Watersnip, Bekassine-gallinago, Narceja-comum, Agachadiza común

Snipe, Watersnip, Bekassine-gallinago, Narceja-comum, Agachadiza común

Song Thrush

soon

Southern Grey Shrike, Zuidelijke Klapekster, Raubwürger-meridionalis, Picanço-real, Alcaudón Real

Southern Grey Shrike, Zuidelijke Klapekster, Raubwürger-meridionalis, Picanço-real, Alcaudón Real

Spanish Sparrow

soon

 

Spoonbill, Lepelaar, Löffler, Colhereiro, Espátula Común

Spoonbill, Lepelaar, Löffler, Colhereiro, Espátula Común

Spotless Starling, Zwarte Spreeuw, Einfarbstar, Estorninho-preto, Estornino Negro

Spotless Starling, Zwarte Spreeuw, Einfarbstar, Estorninho-preto, Estornino Negro

Spotted Flycatcher, Grauwe Vliegenvanger, Grauschnäpper, Papa-moscas-cinzento, Papamoscas Gris

Spotted Flycatcher, Grauwe Vliegenvanger, Grauschnäpper, Papa-moscas-cinzento, Papamoscas Gris

Squacco Heron, Ralreiger, Rallenreiher, Papa-ratos, Garcilla Cangrejera

Squacco Heron, Ralreiger, Rallenreiher, Papa-ratos, Garcilla Cangrejera

 

 

Stonechat, Roodborsttapuit, Schwarzkehlchen, Cartaxo-comum, Tarabilla comun

Stonechat, Roodborsttapuit, Schwarzkehlchen, Cartaxo-comum, Tarabilla comun

Stone Curlew, Griel, Triel, Alcaravão, Alcaraván Común

Stone Curlew, Griel, Triel, Alcaravão, Alcaraván Común

Swift, Gierzwaluw

soon

Teal

soon

 

?

soon

Tufted Duck

soon

?

soon

Water Rail, Waterral, Wasserralle, Frango-d’água, Rascón Europeo

Water Rail, Waterral, Wasserralle, Frango-d’água, Rascón Europeo

 

Waterpipit

soon

Waxbill, Sint-helenafazantje, Wellenastrild, Bico-de-lacre, Pico de Coral

Common Waxbill, Sint-helenafazantje, Wellenastrild, Bico-de-lacre, Pico de Coral

Whimbrel, Regenwulp

soon

Whinchat, Paapje, Braunkelchen, Cartaxo-nortenho, Tarabilla Norteña

Whinchat, Paapje, Braunkelchen, Cartaxo-nortenho, Tarabilla Norteña

 

White Stork, Ooievaar, Weissstork, Ciguena comun

White Stork, Ooievaar, Weissstork, Ciguena comun

White Wagtail, Witte Kwikstaart,Bachstelze, Lavandera blanca

White Wagtail, Witte Kwikstaart,Bachstelze, Lavandera blanca

Wigeon

soon

Willow Warbler, Fitis, Felosa-musical, Mosquitero de los Sauces

Willow Warbler, Fitis, Felosa-musical, Mosquitero de los Sauces

 

Woodchat Shrike, Roodkopklauwier, Rotkopfwurger, Picanço-barreteiro, Alcaudon comun

Woodchat Shrike, Roodkopklauwier, Rotkopfwurger, Picanço-barreteiro, Alcaudon comun

Woodlark, Boomleeuwerik, Heidelerche, Totovia, Cotovia pequena

Woodlark, Boomleeuwerik, Heidelerche, Totovia, Cotovia pequena

Wren, Winterkoning, Zaunkönig, Carriça, Chocin Común

Wren, Winterkoning, Zaunkönig, Carriça, Chocin Común

Wryneck, Draaihals, Wendehals, Torcicolo, Torcecuello Euroasiatico

Wryneck, Draaihals, Wendehals, Torcicolo, Torcecuello Euroasiatico

 

Zitting Cisticola or Fan-tailed Warbler, Graszanger, Cistensanger, Fuinha-dos-juncos, Buitron

Zitting Cisticola or Fan-tailed Warbler, Graszanger, Cistensanger, Fuinha-dos-juncos, Buitron

?

soon

?

soon

?

soon

 

 

 

 

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