Axarquia Bird Club

(In association with the “El Valle Asociación de Propietarios”)

Aim:  

To promote bird watching in the Axarquia region of Andalucia and its surrounds

Objectives:

1. To visit old and new birding sites to maintain a record of what birds are to be seen at the appropriate time of the year

2. To encourage others to participate in observing birds and passing on news of their sightings

3. To compile a monthly list of records for circulation to members and other interested parties

4. To send a monthly report for publication in the “El Valle Asociación de Propietarios” newsletter

5. If practicable, to prepare and print an “Annual Report” for circulation to members and other interested parties

General:

The Axarquia Bird Club was started by Bob Wright (Bob the Birder in the monthly Newsletters of the “El Valle Asociación de Propietarios”) in September 2008 following many requests for somebody to take on the organisation of such a club by the above Asociación.

As mentioned above, Bob Wright writes a monthly contribution to the El Valle Asociación de Propietarios’s magazine, including photographs and comments on local sites that might be worth visiting.

Initially, it is intended that there should be monthly visits to local bird sites.  Given that the level of experience is likely to range from absolute beginner to very experienced, it is to be hoped that all will be welcome and able to help/support each other.  Indeed, some may already have interesting bird sites in their own back garden and be keen to share their observations with others.

At the moment, there is no formal committee structure for the Axarquia Bird Club but I am prepared to undertake the organisational work and recording process until such time as the former may become necessary.  However, as a Club it is expected that the views and ideas of all should be taken into consideration.

Contact Details:

Bob Wright

Casa Collado, Los Ventorres B.E. 29713, Viñuela (Málaga)  (On the mountain top above Lake Vinuela, Los Romanes)

Telephone;  951 321 613  (NO answer phone facility)   Mobile:  669 649 529

Email address:  bobwright@onetel.com

Website:   www.bobsbirdingbreaks.com 

Birding Blog:  Access to my newly-created birding blog (still being completed) “Birding Axarquia” can be found by using the following link  http://birdingaxarquia.blogspot.com/ .

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FIRST MEETING:  Friday 10 October

Meet 9.15 outside Meson Sara/ferretería in Puente don Manuel for morning visit to Venta de Zafarraya and inland fields, time permitting.  ALL WELCOME.  Bring your binoculars, telescopes, cameras, etc plus suitable clothing.  (If wet, as in heavy rain, then we may have to postpone visit – use mobile number)