A VERY enjoyable field visit was arranged by Peter Jones on behalf of the Andalucia Bird Society. Leaving Estacion de Benoajan at just after ten in the morning, 19 of us were able to spend almost three hours in the sierras above Montejaque at Llanos de Libar.

Excellent and friendly company and, whilst we may not have seen the illusive Wallcreeper, we did see lots of Ring Ouzel, Alpine Accentor, Black Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush, a range of warblers and tits and, of course, many, many Griffon Vulture. A feeding Lesser kestrel was also a joy to behold.

Also of note was the magnificent scenery of the Rio Guardiaro valley and the very pleasant pueblos of Montejaque, Benaojan and Jimera de Libar.

There is a wonderful scenic drive between the last two and, of course, there is also a beautiful riverside walk.

Paul Darwent of the Bar Allioli at Jimera de Libar has helped produce a super A3 brochure advertising the benefits of a visit to this part of the region, his "Secret Andalucia", and I can thoroughly recommend all to travel and enjoy this wonderful, beautiful and gorgeous scenery.

I can also very much recomment the hospitality of the Bar Allioli's owners, Paul and Synnove Darwent who made my overnight stay such a pleasure - and also prepared a most succulent steak for my dinner!

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