First Spanish record of Siberian rubythroat

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1. 1 Jul 2025Background

   North American sandpiper recorded in Spain for the first time in Cantabria

   In July 2025 birdwatcher Abel Ojugas identified a North American sandpiper at Ría San Martín in Suances, a first documented record for Spain.

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   4 Nov

   A Siberian rubythroat has turned up in Cantabria, a first for Spain

   A small Asian songbird with a bright red throat was photographed in Suances, northern Spain. It is the first documented record of the species in the country.