Lagoon of Fuente de Piedra and Campillos
May 04 2011
Dear reader!
Here is another enthusiastic photo report! 
Numerous Dunlins and Curlew Sandpipers …
… were yesterday populating the lagoons of Fuente de Piedra:
In some cases the Curlew Sandpipiers already were wearing their beautiful copper red wedding dress and …
… the black breast spot of the Dunlins breeding plumage is also well to be recognized:
Curlew Sandpipers in …
… different plumage states:
Curiously a Ocellated Lizard is peeping out! "What are they doing there?"
Right! The behaviour of the Stilts is …
… a little bit strange, but …
… the explanation for it is simple!
Completely self-forgotten …
… the honeymooners …
… Stilt couple …
… openly in front of our lenses:
Such nice scenes on this early morning!
For hours we tried to catch a photo of this Great Reed Warbler, who .- only interrupted by short breaks - unmistakeable sings its song. He was always sitting hidden behind branches. But he rewarded our patience and suddenly showed up himself. Isn't he sweet with his red inside the beak?
A Marsh Harrier was hunting near by above the lagoon of Campillos, which scared up this beautiful Squacco Heron and …
… made him land directly in front of the observation hut! 
How lucky! These long striped head feathers, the blueish-green beak … just beautiful!
"Well, WE are also very beautiful!"
On their short legs the Bea-eaters are performing perfect landings or …
… flash along the breeding wall:
You surely can imagine our enthusiasm and I really liked to share these experiences with you!
Best regards
Birgit Kremer