A male Ferruginous duck was today’s highlight!

The day started with the group exploring the edge of the Salses lagoon with salt marsh, some filtration ponds (always good for birding) and the reed beds. A range of waders were found and a splendid male Ferruginous was the morning’s highlight and a lifer for some in the group.

Then a complete change for some steppe habitat just inland, which added Greater short-toed lark, Crested lark and Corn bunting to the list. The day finished with an area where we were hoping to see the first Roller and Little owl – but we dipped on both…  A group of migrating White stork, Black kite, Red kite and two Stone curlews saved the day!

You can read or download the trip report with bird list here.