A pleasurable reintroduction to the delights of S'Albufereta today, probably my favourite site in Mallorca, although difficult to say why. We were welcomed back by so many friendly mosquitoes, anxious to make their own personal introductions and so pleased that, after the rains, we chose shorts and tee shirts for the visit.
Around 80 Greater Flamingos were scattered about with the odd Avocet, Little Egret, the obligatory Osprey and one Squacco. Lots of Coot, calling Water Rail etc. In fact nothing out of the ordinary, just a lovely place, when I managed a Mallorca tick for me in the form of a Black Kite drifting over toward Alcudia - unmistakable. Not many passerines in evidence, although surely plenty around - 3 bright yellow Willow Warblers, the usual Cetti's and a Reed Bunting were notable.
A couple of Red Kites turned up later and a first Zitting Cisticola of the trip added to the entertainment. I do love this site, which is immeasurably better than it was 30 years ago. A testament to a lot of hard work by so many people.