Was lucky enough to go with three other local birders yesterday to see five Rock Sparrows that are currently just outside Famagusta. (Thanks to them for taking me!) A rare but probably regular winter visitor my only previous sighting of these birds was a brief glimpse of one at Cape Greco.

Rock Sparrow, 27th November 2016 (c) Cyprus Birding Tours

Rock Sparrow, 27th November 2016 (c) Cyprus Birding Tours

Rock Sparrow, 27th November 2016 (c) Cyprus Birding Tours

Rock Sparrow, 27th November 2016 (c) Cyprus Birding Tours

Rock Sparrow, 27th November 2016 (c) Cyprus Birding Tours