Booted Eagle
This eagle is not often seen. Birds on migration have been
observed on 24.IX.1999 (1 individual heading south) and on 09.III.2000 (4 individuals
to the north).
Red Kite
Red kite can be observed year round in de vicinity of Puyarruego.
During winter, higher numbers occur on roosting sites. One known roosting
site is located near Belsierre, on the other site of the Vellos valley.
In general, a few dozen birds are present. Higher numbers have been noted
on e.g. 03.III.1999 (60 individuals) and on 21.XII.2002 (at least 100 individuals).
Black Kite
The black kite is a summer visitor and a few birds can be observed regularly
during spring and early summer. During spring passage, in particular during the
month of March, the species can be seen in higher numbers.
Some data of important groups are:
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09.III.2000: 37 ex. |
03.III.2001: 350 ex.
05.III.2001: 410 ex. |
16.III.2002: 50 ex.
03.III.2003: 50 ex.
04.III.2003: 140 ex. |
Sometimes the birds start migration from a roosting site near
Belsierre in the morning. In less than half a hour all kites are soaring and
climbing in thermals, suddenly starting to glide northwards. |
