Black-eared Wheatear - Middelhavssteinskvett

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Black-eared Wheatear - Middelhavssteinskvett - Oenanthe hispanica
Medelhavsstenskvätta - Middelhavsstenpikker - Rusotasku - Blonde tapuit - Mittelmeer-Steinschmätzer - Traquet oreillard

A few pairs of Black-eared Wheatear were present along the cliffs west of the town of Georgioupolis, Crete. Although the males were present and singing they were rather more flighty and distant than this female who was very persistent in the defence of her nest / territory.

DSLR and 400mm telephoto lens, Near Georgioupolis, Crete, June 2010

Female Black-eared Wheatear

Above and below, Georgipoupolis, Crete, June 2010

Female Black-eared Wheatear