Just returned after a week in this historic area. History, volcanoes, scenery were the purpose of the trip, but a few decent birds were seen during the week, and what follows is a brief list of some of the key species people may be interested in, and where they were seen.

Blue Rock Thrush: singing male in Pompeii ruins was a highlight. Also in Herculaneum and in Amalfi.

Italian Sparrow: common especially in more built up areas. Tree Sparrow more so in rural areas.

Sardinian Warbler: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri and rural spots.

Serin: bird of the trip really. Singing and displaying in most areas where trees were present. A joy. 

Black Redstart: nearly all spots visited. Common throughout.

Peregrine Falcon: nesting in crater of Mount Vesuvius, top of Capri chairlift and on Castel Nuovo in Naples City. Flypast at eye level at first two sites.

A few Swallow, many Blackcap and Chiffchaff were also seen in a total of 47 species. Two additional were heard only, Firecrest and Cettis Warbler.

Please message if anyone would like to know more about the sightings and/or areas visited.