This was the day to transfer to our second hotel at Sagres. After the usual start on another fine day we headed back to Quinta do Lago and slowly drove around the posh houses and grounds - think Sandbanks on steroids!!
Nice views of views of Hoopoes and Black-headed Weavers plus some more waxbills feeding on the lawns. At Quinta do Lago, we quickly lucked in on a group of five Penduline Tits poking around the reed heads before disappearing further around the lagoon.
Little Bitterns were vocal but only one showed although it was a rather good and prolonged view. Again Western Swamphens were visible plus all the previous species seen here earlier in the trip.
Another comfort/coffee stop at the services, before heading to Salgados Lagoon, an area of water with coastal dunes although high water ensured the bird life was a bit thin.
Then a quick look around Boca del Rio prior to returning to the hotel was pretty quiet. Some flowers I noticed were, according to Rob, Paperwhite Narcissi.
Another 7 p.m. meal, list and off to bed.
(View from bedroom window over harbour)
