The first orchids are appearing in the Serranía de Ronda area. In the right upper corner is a photo of the Barlia Robertiana taken near Montejaque. These can appear as early as November. The colours can vary between the quite rare pure white to dark purple. Another early species is Ophrys fusca from the "fuzzy bug" family, very different from the elegant many-flowered type of wild orchids.
Today was also a good day for listening to and watching the Sardinian Warblers and Corn Buntings, announcing that spring is in the air. Although humans may still not feel the coming spring, many birds are already repairing their nests and laying eggs. Robins are particularly active; Griffon Vultures are already fussing over newly-laid eggs.
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