We start our journey in the Ebro Delta. The first hotel is the Delta Hotel which is in the middle of the fertile Ebro Delta. In the delta there are many nature reserves, but there is also a lot of agricultural land. To a certain extent the birds don't care, there are herons everywhere.
Squacco heron
Ralreiger
Ardeola ralloides
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250
The photo shows a Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at 07:04 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Hornet moth
Hoornaarvlinder
Sesia apiformis
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 1.85 m
The photo shows a Hornet moth (Sesia apiformis). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Sesiidae. The photo was taken at 08:56 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Purple swamphen
Purperkoet
Porphyrio porphyrio
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500, distance 39.7 m
The photo shows a Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). It is a bird in the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae. The photo was taken at 09:07 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Greater flamingo
Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 56.1 m
The photo shows a Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). It is a bird in the order Phoenicopteriformes and the family Phoenicopteridae. The photo was taken at 09:17 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Western yellow wagtail
Gele kwikstaart
Motacilla flava
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 500
The photo shows a Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at 09:22 on Monday April 22, 2024.
European turtle dove
Zomertortel
Streptopelia turtur
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 327 m
The photo shows a European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at 09:38 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Common tern
Visdief
Sterna hirundo
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 327 m
The photo shows a Common tern (Sterna hirundo). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at 09:44 on Monday April 22, 2024.
House sparrow
Huismus
Passer domesticus
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 10 m
The photo shows a House sparrow (Passer domesticus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Passeridae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Catalunya, Spain at 09:48 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Yellow iris
Gele lis
Iris pseudacorus
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 3.06 m
The photo shows a Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. The photo was taken at 09:54 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Common vetch
Smalle wikke en vergeten wikke
Vicia sativa
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 0.965 m
The photo shows a Common vetch (Vicia sativa). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at 09:59 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Black-winged stilt
Steltkluut
Himantopus himantopus
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 169 m
The photo shows a Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Recurvirostridae. The photo was taken at 10:36 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Onionweed
Asphodelus fistulosus
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 1.02 m
The photo shows a Onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Asphodelaceae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Tarragona, Spain at 10:45 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Common stork's-bill
Duinreigersbek
Erodium cicutarium
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 0.7 m
The photo shows a Common stork's-bill (Erodium cicutarium). It is a plant in the order Geraniales and the family Geraniaceae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Tarragona, Spain at 10:47 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Chinese hound's tongue
Cynoglossum amabile
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 0.81 m
The photo shows a Chinese hound's tongue (Cynoglossum amabile). It is a plant in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Tarragona, Spain at 10:47 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Anacyclus radiatus
OM-1 with OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F2.8, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 1.1 m
The photo shows a Anacyclus radiatus. It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Tarragona, Spain at 10:48 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Woodchat shrike
Roodkopklauwier
Lanius senator
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 55.2 m
The photo shows a Woodchat shrike (Lanius senator). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Laniidae. The photo was taken at La Ràpita, Tarragona, Spain at 11:45 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Mallow bindweed
Convolvulus althaeoides
perception. nl: approved (with proof).
The photo shows a Mallow bindweed (Convolvulus althaeoides). It is a plant in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. The photo was taken at Laguna de la Tancada at 11:48 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Spotted flycatcher
Grauwe vliegenvanger
Muscicapa striata
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 35.4 m
The photo shows a Spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa striata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at 11:51 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Onopordum macracanthum
perception. nl: unknown.
The photo shows a Onopordum macracanthum. It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Laguna de la Tancada at 11:55 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Yellow-legged gull
Geelpootmeeuw
Larus michahellis
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 50.7 m
The photo shows a Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at 12:07 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Audouin's gull
Audouins meeuw
Ichthyaetus audouinii
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 142 m
The photo shows a Audouin's gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at 12:14 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Grey plover
Zilverplevier
Pluvialis squatarola
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800
The photo shows a Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Charadriidae. The photo was taken at Els Muntells, Catalunya, Spain at 13:09 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Great egret
Grote zilverreiger
Ardea alba
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800
The photo shows a Great egret (Ardea alba). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at 13:12 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Whimbrel
Regenwulp
Numenius phaeopus
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250
The photo shows a Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at 13:14 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Glossy ibis
Zwarte ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320
The photo shows a Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Amposta, Cataluña, Spain at 13:30 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Hottentot-fig
Hottentotvijg
Carpobrotus edulis
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 10.5 m
The photo shows a Hottentot-fig (Carpobrotus edulis). It is a plant in the order Caryophyllales and the family Aizoaceae. The photo was taken at 13:38 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Crimson bottlebrush
Callistemon citrinus
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 4.92 m
The photo shows a Crimson bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus). It is a plant in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. The photo was taken at 13:39 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Eurasian collared dove
Turkse tortel
Streptopelia decaocto
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 213 m
The photo shows a Eurasian collared dove (Streptopelia decaocto). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at 14:55 on Monday April 22, 2024.
Common greenshank
Groenpootruiter
Tringa nebularia
OM-1 Mark II with M.300mm F4.0 + MC-14, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 68.9 m
The photo shows a Common greenshank (Tringa nebularia). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Scolopacidae. The photo was taken at 15:54 on Monday April 22, 2024.