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Mallorca 2016 (1 Viewer)
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Mike Montier
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Some more breeding news. It seems that Osprey are expanding their numbers with 15 nests and a minimum of 15 young, all good news this year. I was delighted to see that the Island of Cabrera has three nests with a total of 5 young. Many other raptors have increased too and I will post the figures when I get them. Mike
Good News Indeed.
Mike Montier
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Just to give an update on the Mallorca "Bigyear" during these quiet times.
Only one birder has managed to see over 200 species, quite difficult here. Spring was not particularly good for the normal variety of birds. Unlike last year, there were hardly any Red-footed Falcons which is a shame, few birds are better than a stunning male Red-foot.
We are hoping for a more productive autumn migration when we can all add to our totals.
Some migration is already underway with a few Alpine Swift being seen. Things hot up at the end of the month and September and October are usually very good.
Waders can be good in August and I am going to the salt pans tomorrow and hoping to get lucky. Mike
Only one birder has managed to see over 200 species, quite difficult here. Spring was not particularly good for the normal variety of birds. Unlike last year, there were hardly any Red-footed Falcons which is a shame, few birds are better than a stunning male Red-foot.
We are hoping for a more productive autumn migration when we can all add to our totals.
Some migration is already underway with a few Alpine Swift being seen. Things hot up at the end of the month and September and October are usually very good.
Waders can be good in August and I am going to the salt pans tomorrow and hoping to get lucky. Mike
Mike Montier
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Thank you Martin. I am only a few behind and I need some fairly easy ones so I may end up in the top five for a change. That's the plan anyway! Hope to see you here in September. Mike
Mike Montier
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A flaming hot walk down Eddie's track at the salt pans. It was worth it to see an Oystercatcher, a new bird for this year. Common in the UK but pretty scarce here. Also about 160 Flamingoes and 3 Ruff. Mike
honeym
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Hi Mike
Just booked my flights (ouch!) but it means that I will be there (in s'Albufera) from 13 September, leaving on 4 October. I can hardly wait!
May your run of new birds continue.
Best wishes
Martin
Mike Montier
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A Golden Oriole reported from my local park here in Mondrago a few days ago. I have seen three Orioles there over the years, strangely all of them in August. Mike
Mike Montier
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Sorry about the quality of the photo but can anyone help with this snake, found in a friend's garden recently. I have looked through all Mallorca records but I am still not sure. Thanks, Mike
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Mike Montier
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I went to the salt pans at Colonia Sant Jordi at 3.30 pm and saw a distant gull which I believed was a first calendar year Slender-billed gull. It has just been confirmed thanks to some fine photos by Juanjo. Mike
Mike Montier
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The number of Greater Flamingo is building up with over 300 today at Salobrar de Campos, a glorious sight. Mike
Mike Montier
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The first day of the "Big South", watching migration at the most southerly point, began today. Not a bad start with three Black Kite.
Resident Booted Eagles, Marsh Harriers, Kestrels and an Osprey were also seen.
I will post here all sightings, Mike
Resident Booted Eagles, Marsh Harriers, Kestrels and an Osprey were also seen.
I will post here all sightings, Mike
honeym
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Mike Montier
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Many thanks Martin, you could well be right but I couldn't be certain from the poor quality photo. I attach another one which may be a bit clearer. My friend has a video so I will watch it next time I see him. Mike
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Andy Atkinson
Druridge Bayer
Mallorca sightings
Hi Mike
Hope you can help...I'm staying near Cala D'Or for 2 weeks starting next Monday and I want to keep on top of bird sightings when I'm there. What's the best day to day online resource to keep in touch with what's around ?
Thanks, Andy
Hi Mike
Hope you can help...I'm staying near Cala D'Or for 2 weeks starting next Monday and I want to keep on top of bird sightings when I'm there. What's the best day to day online resource to keep in touch with what's around ?
Thanks, Andy
Mike Montier
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Hi Andy. I post all the news I get on here if you have access.
I am on the local bird news which sends messages via my mobile so I would be happy to text you once you are here. PM your details if you want me to but if not I will make sure the news goes on here as and when I get it. Have a great time and do let us know what you see. I am next door to Cala d'Or so if you want to meet up to go and see the Nightjars or migration at the Cap just let me know. Mike
I am on the local bird news which sends messages via my mobile so I would be happy to text you once you are here. PM your details if you want me to but if not I will make sure the news goes on here as and when I get it. Have a great time and do let us know what you see. I am next door to Cala d'Or so if you want to meet up to go and see the Nightjars or migration at the Cap just let me know. Mike
Mike Montier
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A Broad-billed Sandpiper was identified this morning at Salobrar de Campos by Maties. I dashed off to see it and was lucky enough to get there in time, a real mega for Mallorca. Mike (with huge apologies to my wife whom I abandoned in the middle of nowhere.)
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