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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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    Mallorca 2022

    Hello all after an absence of 3 years from Mallorca ( kids growing up fast and something to do with a virus!), it is great to be back in Pto. Pollensa for 2 weeks. That said, its hottest visit Ive ever had and seems only birdable first couple of hours of the day and evening ( for me, anyway!)...
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    Mallorca 2020

    hello all - it seems that this will be the first year for quite a few that I don't get to visit and bird Northern Mallorca, so just wanted to say thanks all (esp Mike) for keeping this thread going as it makes me feel very connected to what is going on...I can almost see all the sites. That...
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    Mallorca 2019

    Bocquer Valley today 0800-0930 very quiet migrant-wise - just a couple of Blackcap and a Willow Warbler. However had an Egyptian Vulture over and 2 Cirl Bunting Then went to Casa Velles - a bunch of friendly Spanish ( and one UK) birders there - no sign of Spanish Sparrows today but a fly...
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    Mallorca 2019

    Thank you Cristina by the way, Casas Velles is on the road to Formentor isn't it???
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    Mallorca 2019

    Last couple of days have been quite hard work with the weather . Maybe Ive been lucky in past 10 or so Springs but can't recall a period like this. However , had a few bits: Yesterday went to Soller and en route back stopped at Cuber - very cold & windy and swathed in low cloud, so not much...
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    Mallorca 2019

    A rather windy and grey Bocquer valley this morning produced good views of 1 Balearic Warbler ( after a long wait !) , Nightingale, Redstart, Peregrine, and a Cirl Bunting in 2 hours - felt a bit quiet migrant wise ! Chris
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    Mallorca 2019

    Also, been meaning to ask..where is best place for Balearic Warblers in North of Island this spring - is the 'usual' pair present far end of Bocquer ?
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    Mallorca 2019

    Out early at Albufera for couple of hours Sa Roca: Collared Pratincole 1 Glossy Ibis 1 Spoonbill 1 Wood Sand 3 plus selection of usual suspects for Albufera - Great Reed Warblers in particular seem to be much in evidence this year Then hour on the Bocquer Valley terrace, scanning. Undoubted...
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    Mallorca 2019

    Thanks Mike - might have another go in the vicinity then...although tricky to know where to start. This afternoon Llennaire road: Hobby 1 Red Kite 1 Redstart 2 Whinchat 2 also thought i heard a Red Throated Pipit - but only called once so hard to be 100% sure Finally, there was a Scops...
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    Mallorca 2019

    Salbufera: 2 hours plus in the hide right of Sa Roca today peering out but no sign of any crakes - don't know if we didn't put in long enough or it has moved on?. Otherwise good selection of usual suspects kept me and Thomas from Germany entertained On way back flocks of Bee Eaters moving over...
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