Today saw us heading north to Monchique with stops along the way in decent weather conditions; overcast at times but bright and dry.
A roadside stop at a known Stone Curlew site was more successful with about thirty birds most of which were temporarily flushed up into a beautiful blue sky before returning. A few Red-billed Choughs were seen and heard before we moved further north to the Monchique area.
The highest point was equipped with various radio masts, carpark and souvenir shop but was very birdless. Luckily, two very confiding Rock Buntings (below) saved the day.
Packed lunch taken here.
Then some final wetland birding here.
And the finale of the last full day was Rob's birthday cake.
