In Mérida itself we can see nesting storks from the impressive Roman aqueduct. Along the Guadiana River we see many water birds and a nesting Penduline Tit.
Spotless starling
Zwarte spreeuw
Sturnus unicolor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 21.9 m
The photo shows a Spotless starling (Sturnus unicolor). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 08:34 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
European greenfinch
Groenling
Chloris chloris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 27.0 m
The photo shows a European greenfinch (Chloris chloris). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 08:55 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
White stork
Ooievaar
Ciconia ciconia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 60.8 m
The photo shows a White stork (Ciconia ciconia). It is a bird in the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 09:02 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Eurasian spoonbill
Lepelaar
Platalea leucorodia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 6400, distance 27.5 m
The photo shows a Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 09:09 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Mallard (juv.)
Wilde eend
Anas platyrhynchos
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 13.1 m
The photo shows a Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 09:18 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Muscovy duck
Muskuseend
Cairina moschata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 28 m
The photo shows a Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at 10:18 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Black-crowned night heron
Kwak
Nycticorax nycticorax
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 66.7 m
The photo shows a Black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at 10:31 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Glossy ibis
Zwarte ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 56.4 m
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 10:33 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Scarlet pimpernel
Rood guichelheil
Anagallis arvensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 1.855 m
The photo shows a Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis). It is a plant in the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 10:52 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Western cattle egret
Koereiger
Bubulcus ibis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 85.8 m
The photo shows a Western cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis). It is a bird in the order Pelecaniformes and the family Ardeidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 10:54 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Eurasian penduline tit
Buidelmees
Remiz pendulinus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 17.8 m
The photo shows a Eurasian penduline tit (Remiz pendulinus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Remizidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 11:04 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Great cormorant
Aalscholver
Phalacrocorax carbo
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 103 m
The photo shows a Great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). It is a bird in the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 11:41 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Pond slider
Lettersierschildpad
Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 22.4 m
The photo shows a Pond slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans). It is a animal in the class Testudines and the family Emydidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 11:48 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Western jackdaw
Kauw
Coloeus monedula
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2000, distance 7.21 m
The photo shows a Western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Corvidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 13:26 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Monk parakeet
Monniksparkiet
Myiopsitta monachus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 7.68 m
The photo shows a Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Merida, Extremadura, Spain at 13:39 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Corn bunting
Grauwe gors
Emberiza calandra
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 36.8 m
The photo shows a Corn bunting (Emberiza calandra). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 14:23 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Black wheatear
Zwarte tapuit
Oenanthe leucura
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 40.0 m
The photo shows a Black wheatear (Oenanthe leucura). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 14:32 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Booted eagle
Dwergarend
Hieraaetus pennatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 321 m
The photo shows a Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 14:35 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Crested lark
Kuifleeuwerik
Galerida cristata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 40.0 m
The photo shows a Crested lark (Galerida cristata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 14:51 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Purple viper's-bugloss
Weegbreeslangenkruid
Echium plantagineum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 400, distance 4.02 m
The photo shows a Purple viper's-bugloss (Echium plantagineum). It is a plant in the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 14:59 on Saturday April 11, 2026.
Painted lady
Distelvlinder
Vanessa cardui
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 9.53 m
The photo shows a Painted lady (Vanessa cardui). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae nymphalinae. The photo was taken at Alange, Extremadura, Spain at 15:09 on Saturday April 11, 2026.