Gibraltar Bird Observatory. Different location and date. Around including birds trapped were 350 Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1650 Pink-footed Goose a Woodcock a Lesser Black-backed Gull 2 Marsh Harrier 2 Hen Harrier 2 Buzzard 2 Sparrowhawk a Green Woodpecker a Merlin a Peregrine 3 Bullfinch and 2 Snow Bunting.
Mid January 2021 January 20th. Started in 1949 Gib as it is affectionately known was one of the earliest of Britains official Bird Observatories. Visitors and helpers are always welcome.
Totals were one Red Kite 2505 Black Kites 20 Egyptian Vultures 334 Short-toed Eagles 7 Marsh Harriers a male Pallid Harrier a Booted Eagle 4 Sparrowhawks 2 Ospreys and 3 Kestrels.
The observatory controls ringing and observation of birds in Gibraltar the latter including daily counts of diurnal migrants. Gibraltar has long been known as a key location for observing the migration of birds. Same area Another location near Strait of Gibraltar Bird Observatory Gibraltar GI. Late January 2021 January 31st.