Larnaca Waterbird count highlights: 39 Red c Pochard, 114 Ferruginous Duck, 70 Black n Grebe, 1278 Flamingo, 297 Shelduck, 7 Avocet, 3 Kentish & 4 Ringed Plover, 33 Dunlin, 84 Little Stint, 64 Slender billed, 2 Med, 25 Armenian, 7 Caspian, 3 Heuglin’s & Common Gull (scarce in Cyprus) #cyprusbirds

Siberian Pipit reported at Oroklini Marsh Wallcreeper reported at Avakas Gorge The first Eurasian Reed warbler of the Spring reported singing at Oroklini Marsh Desert Finch and Eurasian Tree Sparrow still, Paphos Headland #cyprusbirds

Unconfirmed report of two Red wattled Lapwing at Oroklini Marsh (a CY first if refound) The first Sedge Warbler of the spring reported at Agia Varvara Isabelline Wheatears reported at Akrotiri, Mandria and Paphos Headland Yellow Browed Warbler reported at Akrotiri #cyprusbirds

It’s that time of year again when you get to see your “firsts of the spring”. This Isabelline Wheatear was busy feeding next to the beach at Kourio. Despite being the most nondescript of the wheatears, there’s something charismatic about them! #cyprusbirds

Booted Eagle & Siberian Pipit reported at Akrotiri Marsh The first Hoopoe of the spring reported singing at Kalo Khorio Orinis An early Lesser Whitethroat reported at Paphos Headland Increase in Cyprus Scops Owl, Common Swifts & Barn Swallows #cyprusbirds

I always seem to be a bit late to the Swift party (the first report was two weeks ago) but my first Common Swifts (3) of the spring! Singing Swallows in the village and House Martins already nest prospecting, where did winter go!? #cyprusbirds

One of my favourite sounds of spring, the song of a Barn Swallow! Fresh in over the last few days and not wasting anytime. All 10 birds present were male and are already getting ready for another season. Volume up to hear them competing with the strong winds today #cyprusbirds

Kouklia Dam: 16 White fronted Geese, 84 Wigeon, 122 Gadwall, 28 Pintail, 33 Ferruginous Duck, 23 Pochard, 562 Flamingo, 6 Black necked Grebe, Hen Harrier, 35 Golden Plover & 30+ Calandra Lark Pied Kingfisher still at Clapsides & Eastern Yellow wag still at Mia Milia #cyprusbirds

The first Pallid Swift of the spring reported at Akrotiri Marsh Black Kite reported at Mia Mila Pied Avocet reported at Germasogeia Dam Increase in House Martins Lingering rarities include Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Hume’s Warblers & Desert Finch #cyprusbirds

The first House Martins of the spring reported at Agia Varvara & Akrotiri Two Hume’s Warblers reported again at Bishop’s Pool Increase in Great spotted Cuckoos Lingering rarities include White headed Duck, Eastern Yellow Wagtail & Desert Finch #cyprusbirds

My first House Martins (8) of the year at Akrotiri this morning, always a welcome sight + 35 Gadwall, 2 Wigeon, 12 Snipe, Ruff, Green Sandpiper, Greenshank, White throated Kingfisher, 10+ Water Pipit, 3 Barn Swallow, 2 Moustached Warbler & Penduline Tit #cyprusbirds

Two (!) Humes Warbler reported at Bishop’s Pool, Akrotiri. 4th & 5th record for Cyprus if accepted Eurasian Dotterel reported west of Nicosia The first Common Swift of the year reported at Akrotiri Marsh An early Isabelline Wheatear reported at Paphos Archaeological park #cyprusbirds

Wasn’t expecting to find a Humes Warbler this morning at Bishop’s Pool, Akrotiri! 4th record for Cyprus. Other highlights include: Ruddy Shelduck, 10 Ferruginous duck, White throated Kingfisher, 9 Woodlark & 7 Little Swifts #cyprusbirds

Siberian Pipits reported at Alaminos & Akrotiri Marsh Pallid Harriers reported at Cape Greco & Paphos Sewage Plant Putative Eastern Yellow Wagtail reported again at Mia Milia 6 Barn Swallow reported at Oroklini Marsh 8 Little Swift reported at Akrotiri Marsh #cyprusbirds

1/2. Great day spent counting waterbirds for the IWC at Mia Milia, Kouklia Dam & Clapsides, 3,968 birds counted across the three sites. Highlights include White fronted Goose (15) White headed Duck (2), Pied Kingfisher & a putative Eastern Yellow Wagtail! #cyprusbirds

Putative Eastern Yellow Wagtail reported at Mia Milia Water Treatment Plant Greater White fronted Geese reported again from Kouklia Dam (15) & Mandria (3) Gadwall being reported in unusually high numbers Lingering rarities include White headed Ducks (2) and Desert Finch #cyprusbirds

At least 2, possibly 3 Siberian Pipits at Akrotiri Marsh + Citrine Wagtail, 10 Little Swift & 2 Barn Swallow 15+ Red fronted Serin reported at Alaminos (largest flock on record) Masked Shrike reported at Cape Greco Desert Finch reported again at Paphos Headland #cyprusbirds

My first Little Swifts of the year (10) over Akrotiri Marsh, a welcome sight + Wigeon, 11 Gadwall, 5 Pintail, 2 White throated Kingfisher, 2 Swallow, 12+ Water Pipit & 4 Red throated Pipit. Marsh is filling up nicely with all the recent rain! #cyprusbirds

At least 7 Red fronted Serin still present at Alaminos Siberian Pipit reported again at Akrotiri Marsh + 2 Little Swift 17 Crag Martin reported over Germasogeia Barn Swallow reported at Kolossi #cyprusbirds

At least 5 Red fronted Serin still present at Alaminos, Larnaca. Great birds to watch and study + Peregrine & Bluethroat Nearby at Spiros Pool - Ruddy Shelduck, 15 Kentish plover, 4 Avocet & Greenshank #cyprusbirds

Oriental Turtle Dove reported at Cape Drepanum 7 Red fronted Serin reported at Alaminos Harbour 2 Little Gull reported at Akrotiri Bay An unseasonal Red footed Falcon reported at Akrotiri Marsh Pallid Harrier reported at Petounda #cyprusbirds

Good to be back in the sunshine! Akrotiri Marsh - Wigeon, 6 Pintail, 9 Gadwall, 2 Red crested Pochard, Bonelli’s Eagle, 3 Black W Stilt, 13 Snipe, Spotshank, White throated Kingfisher, 8 Woodlark, 8 Water Pipit, 3 Bluethroat, 2 Moustached Warbler & 2 Penduline Tit #cyprusbirds

2 Red fronted Serin reported at Agia Erini Dam Pied Kingfisher reported at Timi Beach Siberian Pipit reported at Paphos Sewage Works White throated Kingfisher still Present at Akrotiri Marsh & Isabelline Shrike reported again at Paphos Headland #cyprusbirds

Desert Finch still present at Paphos Headland, my first new bird of 2026 + Greater Sandplover, 100+ Golden Plover, Grey Plover, 2 Little Gull, Med Gull & Isabelline Shrike Nearby a Siberian Pipit & my first Great spotted Cuckoo of the year #cyprusbirds

The first Little Swifts of the year (7) reported at Akrotiri Marsh + Citrine Wagtail 55 Brambling reported at Troodos Ski slope Little Gull reported at Paphos Headland Lingering rarities include White headed Ducks, Isabelline Shrike & Desert Finch #cyprusbirds

The first Great Spotted Cuckoos of the year (2) reported at Akrotiri Marsh Red breasted Merganser reported at Agia Triada 2 Pied Kingfisher reported again at Clapsides, Famagusta Lingering rarities include 4 White headed Ducks & Desert Finch #cyprusbirds

Yet another fantastic year birding in Cyprus. Meeting new & familiar faces and experiencing the diversity & migration of birds on offer. 278 species, my best year to date! 3 lifers: White headed Duck, Lesser Moorhen & Crimson winged Finch. Bring on 2026 #cyprusbirds

Desert Finch still present with Greenfinch flock at Paphos Headland this morning. Feeding near exercise area on the point. #cyprusbirds

A Desert Finch reported at Paphos Headland, 4th record for Cyprus + Isabelline Shrike & Trumpeter Finch 2 Pied Kingfisher reported at Clapsides, Famagusta 4 White headed Duck reported again at Famagusta Lake 15 Greater White fronted Geese reported at Kouklia, Famagusta #cyprusbirds

17 White fronted Geese reported at Kouklia Wetland + White winged Tern Isabelline shrike reported again at Paphos headland + Med Gull Red backed Shrike reported at Akrotiri Great spotted Cuckoo reported at Spiros Pool #cyprusbirds

4 White headed Duck reported at Famagusta Lake Marsh Sandpiper reported at Paralimni Lake 35 Eurasian Wigeon reported at Kouklia Wetland + 2 Common Crane & Whiskered Tern Siberian Pipit reported again at Akrotiri Marsh #cyprusbirds

A cold start at Troodos, just 5 degrees. Managed to catch up with my target year bird, Hawfinch. 11 birds showed well + Mistle Thrush, Brambling, 5 Siskin & 6 Crossbill. The endemic subspecies of Jay, Coal Tit & Short toed Treecreeper were seen throughout the morning #cyprusbirds

Eurasian Bitterns reported at Oroklini Marsh & Agia Varvara A juvenile Masked Shrike reported from Nicosia 11 Hawfinch reported at Platania + 5 Eurasian Siskin Isabelline Shrike still present at Paphos Archeological Park #cyprusbirds

Isabelline Shrike reported at Paphos Archeological Park Little Gull reported at Paphos Headland + 5 Greater Sandplover 2 Little ringed Plover reported at Larnaca Salt Lake Siberian Pipit reported again at Akrotiri Marsh + White throated Kingfisher & 2 Barn Swallow #cyprusbirds

Siberian Pipit reported at Akrotiri Marsh + an unseasonal Great Snipe & Citrine Wagtail 5 Temmincks Stint reported at Larnaca Salt Lake Increase in Greater Flamingo & Mediterranean Gulls Lingering rarities include White headed Duck & White throated Kingfisher #cyprusbirds

Akrotiri looking like a wetland again: Siberian Pipit was a nice surprise + Wigeon, Bonelli’s Eagle, Black w Stilt, 6 Spotshank, Ruff, Green Sand, 2 White Throated Kingfisher, Citrine Wagtail , 20 Water & 15 Red throated Pipit, Bluethroat, 2 Moustached Warbler & Penduline Tit #cyprusbirds

Pallas’s Gull reported at Larnaca Sewage Works + 2 Med Gull, Sand Martin, Barn Swallow & Yellow wagtail A Northern Wheatear reported at Paphos Headland + 3 Greater Sandplover 4 White fronted Geese reported again at Asprokremmos Dam + 2 Jack Snipe #cyprusbirds

Cyprus highlights 6th Dec our final day Akrotiri and Larnaca area - our Tally was 94 Species for the trip including Greater flamingo, Black-winged stilt, 60+ Snipe and several Black francolin. #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

@birdsaroundcyprus LCA sewage works Pallas’s Gull 1st winter bird 6 Dec 25. #cyprusbirds

Cyprus highlights 5th Dec Paphos area and Troodos - trip total 83 birds including Greater sand plover, Cyprus Jay, Grey plover, Northern wheatear, Golden plover, Mistle thrush and Black redstart #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

Cyprus highlights 4th Dec Paphos and Akrotiri - Trip total 77 Birds including Bonelli's eagle, Stone Curlew, Palid Harrier and Little owl #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

Cyprus highlights 3rd Dec Akrotiri - trip total 73 birds including 3 Bonelli's Eagles, 2 Hen Harriers, 3 Marsh harriers, 3 Kestrel, 1 Common buzzard and 2 Sparrowhawks #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

Black Kite reported at Achna Dam 2 Wallcreeper reported at Avakas Gorge Common Crane reported at Oroklini Marsh Avocets reported at Achna Dam & Larnaca Sewage Works Lingering rarities: White fronted Geese, White headed Ducks & White throated Kingfisher #cyprusbirds

Cyprus highlights 2nd Dec Akamas Gorge and Paphos area 54 Species including 2 Wallcreepers #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

Cyprus highlights 1st Dec 25 Paphos area 41 species including Stone curlew, Long-legged buzzard, Woodlark and Serin #Birds #Wildlife #Cyprus wildlifeandtravel.com @birdsaroundcy.bsky.social

Annual Wallcreeper trip complete, two birds showed well at Avakas Gorge + Blue rock Thrush & 2 Eurasian Siskin. 4 White fronted Geese at Asprokremmos Dam on the way home (last recorded in 2021) + Jack Snipe & Heuglin’s Gull #cyprusbirds

Pallid Harrier & 2 Hen Harrier reported at Phassouri Siberian Pipit reported again at Larnaca Sewage Works + Yellow Wagtail Common Whitethroat reported at Deryenia Jack Snipe & Reed bunting reported at Oroklini Marsh Increase in Spotted Redshank #cyprusbirds

2 White headed Duck reported at Famagusta Freshwater Lake Common Crane & Pied Avocet reported at Mia Milia Siberian Pipit reported at Larnaca Sewage Works A late Cyprus Wheatear reported at Platres 2 Wallcreeper reported again at Avakas Gorge #cyprusbirds

Couldn’t resist a look at the recently found White headed Duck, two birds present today! Nearby at Mia Milia: 1000+ Shoveler, 3 Glossy Ibis, Common Crane, Avocet, 52 Lapwing, 3 Green, 3 Wood & 7 Common Sandpiper, 9 Snipe, Redshank, Spotted Redshank & 4 Ruff #cyprusbirds