birds

[Robert E. Spenger]

After a fruitless search of our bookshelves, I have finally given up. All I can
say is that there is an excellent book available on the flora and fauna to be
found alone the Camino Francés. It is in Spanish and I purchased a copy in the
souvenir shop of the cathedral in Santiago. It is particularly good on the birds
of the area. Unfortunately, until we find it, I can't supply the title, author,
and publisher. It can probably be located by a net search.

Robert

Lisa Forman wrote:

> Hi Rae-
>    I don't consider myself a "bird watcher" per se - but in July and August
> of this year I was fascinated by many birds along the way.  The most
> phenomenal for us were the storks and their huge nests atop many of the
> churches,  and steeples of cathedrals - in Leon, Puente de la Reine and of
> course Santiago to name a few.  They are magnificent birds, quite regal.
> There were also many different types of hawks, which I took great pleasure in
> watching fly, but could not tell you what type of hawk they were.
>   Enjoy!
> lisa