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Recent content by chris chapleo

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    Mallorca 2024

    hello all its been over a year since I was last in Mallorca and Im missing it - this thread does keep me up to date and I always love reading it so thanks.....can almost picture walking through the valley at Mortix or scanning from the Albufereta platform. I am back in the summer for 2 weeks...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Happy New year all - Great to see this thread off the ground again - look forward to seeing the birding year develop in Mallorca and hopefully getting out again before too long! Interesting looking at the Mallorca year totals - I have annual competition with several birding mates who live in...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Happy Christmas all.........as others have said, this thread is great..not just for info during our 2 weeks in Pollensa back in a very hot August, but just for keeping me feeling connected with the island birding scene throughout the year. Hope 2023 brings all some good wildlife and keep up the...
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    Mallorca 2022

    hi all - as a postscript to our trip ( miss Mallorca already) here's a few shots - most self explanatory but the 2 small waders, whilst not a great shot, Ive included as Temmincks Stints Happy birding in Mallorca over the Autumn ! Chris
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    Mallorca 2022

    Went to Mortix this morning - did seem very quiet for raptors with only 2 Eleanoras ( is it still reliable for Bonelli's ...Ive aways seen them there in the past , but admittedly that was in Spring) Other than that Crag Martin, Crossbills, a flock of Linnets, B R Thrush and a Wryneck calling a...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Hi Martin yes think so ( although must confess not 100% sure what Mulberry looks like) - it was little over half way from gate to corner Chris
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    Mallorca 2022

    Albufera early today for couple of hours. From Sa Roca had 1, poss 2 Temmincks , 1 little stint, 4 Curlew Sands, 2 Spot Reds and 3 Marbled Duck. Perhaps biggest surprise was, as I walked between some of the big bushes on the right between the main entrance gate and the first corner, flushing a...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Headed up in the mountains today with the family - and stopped for an hour or so at Lluc. Soon after we arrived looked up to see 2 raptors not too high overhead, one of which was slightly larger. Turned out that the smaller was a imm type Montagus Harrier (with a Booted Eagle), which I was...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Albufera today 0700-0900 was already hot, but as ever lots to see: A flamingo right in front of the 'Cibollar 1' hide was nice, as were close views of Marbled Duck from Sa Roca ( normally only see these distantly). Also a young Little Bittern in same place as last week. Also 3 Wood Sand, 2 Green...
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    Mallorca 2022

    PS A question that others may be able to answer - I seem to be seeing a regular groups of Wood Pigeons all over the place last few days in North of the Island - is this a regular August thing - seems like a small but ongoing passage?
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    Mallorca 2022

    I decided to get up early and visit the much - lauded Son Real, and was not disappointed. Nothing exceptional but great photo opportunities from the hide of Turtle Doves ( bird I hardly see in the UK these days), Nightingales, Crossbills etc plus had Thekla Lark, Lots of Hoopoes En route back I...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Enjoyed some very refined birding yesterday afternoon - took the family to the lovely hotel Llenaire near Pto Pollensa, and whilst having coffee on the terrace a pale phase Eleanora's was hawking over the fields below,sometimes giving incredible views . Other than that a morning walk at Mortix...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Albufera early today - nothing exceptional but nice selection - highlights were: imm Little Bittern quite near visitor centre ( thanks Kevin from N Wales who showed me where one has been regularly sitting out! great to meet you ) , 1 Temmincks Stint, Moustached & GR Warblers, 3 Squacco Heron...
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    Mallorca 2022

    Thanks that's great - looking forward to it- will avoid weekend though as you say !
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    Mallorca 2022

    Thanks Mike - I always follow your threads and it keeps me connected with Mallorca so its nice to be able to participate - anyway today I walked Bocquer valley first thing . Very quiet just couple of Blue Rock Thrush and 2 Booted Eagle, but great to these 'locals' again. Enjoy the UK - you...
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