La Laja, Fuentesuelas

I went to La Laja at Fuentesuelas this evening. It's one of the few bodies of water which hasn't dried up in this area. Good job as well, because it is hosting some superb breeding waders, such as the elegant American Avocet.

There were plenty of Killdeers as well. These birds are much more common around Tequis.

And insects on the surface of the water provided rich pickings for a number of Swallows.

Plenty of Black-necked Stilts as well. These superb birds made great subjects in the evening light.

Overall, there is a much smaller variety of birds here than in the winter. There were many (300) Mexican Duck on the lake, with 1 Blue-winged Teal, 2 Ruddy Ducks and 30 American Coots. In the scrub, only Vermilion Flycatcher, Canyon Towhee, Phainopepla and a few others.

Not a single raptor either. In winter, a reasonable birding session brings up to 8 species.