Fuerteventura - the best of the rest

The beach also provided opportunity to photograph one or two other birds as well.

These Spanish Sparrows were photographed on the same bush as the Southern Grey Shrike. The male bird is quite striking. It is similar to our House Sparrow but with a chesnut crown and dark mottled chest.

Spanish Sparrow (male)Correlajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

The female is very similar to the female House Sparrow. I managed to get this shot of the pair through the surrounding foliage.  

Spanish SparrowsCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands  

This male bird was looking for crumbs on the beach.

Spanish Sparrow (male)Correlajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Gulls are not as common in Fuerteventura as along the British coast. The most common gull on the island is the Yellow Legged Gull. It is very similar to our Herring Gull, with slightly darker plumage and yellow legs. 

Yellow Legged GullCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Yellow Legged GullCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Yellow Legged GullCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

I was also pleased to get a couple of flight shots. 

Yellow Legged GullCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Yellow Legged GullCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

The final bird from Fuerteventura was also photographed near the beach. This Sandwich Tern spent most of its time just offshore, occasionally diving into the sea for fish. Only on one occasion did it come close enough for any photos.

Sandwich TernCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Sandwich TernCorrelajo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

I hope you have enjoyed my photos from Fuerteventura. It was a great family holiday that also provided great photographic opportunities with minimal effort. I hope to go back soon!