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  1. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Thank you very much for the recommendation. We had a pair of Stone Curlew in the field opposite the School. We tend to walk to the Boquer through the avenue of pines so have only ever looked at that end of the field but today we walked to the other end and saw them 😊. Many thanks, Rach
  2. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Brilliant, thank you. We'll check those out. I always look from the Finca but have never managed to pick them out. Maybe I just need more patience! We go home on Friday morning unfortunately. Hopefully we'll get a few more species before we go home.
  3. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    A walk this morning along C'an Cuarassa gave us 2 Spotless Starlings on the roof of the "Pins 16" Villa which eventually flew out of sight behind the trees, next to the Villa on the opposite side of the road. Also along the track we had Kestrels, lots of Stonechats, a single Whinchat, 1 female...
  4. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    1 Scop's Owl calling just now in the grounds of the Pollensa Park Hotel.
  5. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Yes, I've had some good fun birds seen. I was lucky enough to grow up in Norfolk during the 80s and 90s so didn't travel too far for a lot of them. I still get tempted by the nearer birds but my days of trekking across the country are over. Rach
  6. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Been here since Friday afternoon and the weather hasn't been as we'd hoped for, especially today. We are here for birds and relaxation so we aren't venturing far from Puerto Pollensa. We had a couple of walks around La Gola which seems extremely quiet. One Nightingale singing at the back near...
  7. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Very nice bird indeed. It's sad that the few spoil it for everyone. I certainly don't 'twitch' as much as I used to and if I do, I'll walk away if the bird is being put under pressure from people. Such a shame as it tars everyone with the same brush.
  8. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Brilliant, thank you. Definitely worth a look then.
  9. rachk116

    Mallorca 2024

    Hi all. We are back again on the 14th for a week for our annual pilgrimage. Have been reading the forum with interest and it is definitely whetting my appetite. We are staying at the southern end of Puerto Pollensa this year for a change and have been looking at what is within walking...
  10. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Short walk along the Boquer to just beyond the terrace before it got too hot. Lots of Redstart, Stonechat, Pied and Balearic Flycathcher and 1 Whinchat just below the terrace. 2 Crossbill flew up the Valley and a few Hoopoe were flying around. Also 1 Willow Warbler on the walk up.
  11. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    3 Black Vultures and 2 Booted Eagles along the Boquer today. Along with the Blue Rock Thrush pair at the entrance, there were also several Hoopoe flying around, Redstart and a few Balearic Flycatcher.
  12. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Thank you Jonathon. That's great. We may take a stroll tomorrow. Rach
  13. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Is this around the Pollenca Park Hotel? Thanks, Rach
  14. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Had a good walk along the Boquer Valley today. Had a beautiful male Blue Rock Thrush just through the second gate to the valley. Nice to look down on one rather that up for a change. Also there we heard Stone Curlews but didn't see them and also saw distant male Redstart. A few Crag Martins and...
  15. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks Owene 👍.
  16. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Hi, Does anyone know what type of frog/toad we would have heard in some little ponds near the Villa Singala in Puerto Pollensa this evening? Not sure which species occur here. Had a listen for Scop's Owls there too with no success. May have to try for the ones at the Pollentia as reported by...
  17. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Good to see migration is kicking off. Just in time for us arriving tomorrow lunch time. Any sightings around Puerto Pollensa greatly received over the next few days. Supposed to be a relaxing holiday but hoping to persuade the Husband to go on a few 'walks' 😂. Rach
  18. rachk116

    Mallorca 2023

    Hi Everyone. Really enjoying reading all your reports. I'm coming over 24th-28th April and looking to bird locally around Puerto Pollensa so will be reading with more interest to see what's around. Getting back into the habit of coming in spring again after not coming for 4 years. We did...
  19. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Wow, that's an amazing photo Southernsteve. I've been looking at Jupiter and it's Moons through the bins this week. It's been so bright! Rach
  20. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Hi All, Haven't done as much birding as usual but have seen 30 species without really trying. A walk up to the Boquer every morning. Quite windy so not many birds about. Highlights were Blue Rock Thrush, Eleanora's Falcon and Stonechat. Also had a couple of trips to La Gola. Missed the...
  21. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    I wish I'd had my binoculars and a better view of it. Have googled two-tailed pasha and it fits my description but I'll probably never know for sure. Will be going back so will keep my eyes peeled 😁. Thanks Rach
  22. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Hello Everyone! After what feels an eternity of waiting for this trip, we arrived in Puerto Pollensa at lunch time today. Feels so good to be back after 3 and a half years. 16 species already including 3 pristine looking Wheatears at La Gola this afternoon. Also had a large-ish butterfly there...
  23. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Hi, thanks for that. We won't have a car unfortunately. I think we'll just be staying in PP this time but may stretch to a Llenaire road walk if we feel energetic. We did do it once but I think my husband lost the will to live as I was stopping every few metres to check for birds. He doesn't...
  24. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Hi all, I'm coming out on Monday 26th and fly back Friday morning. Only a quick visit but hoping to come for a full week in the spring. First time in 3 1/2 years so really looking forward to coming back. I have been reading the thread in anticipation!! I think we'll only get the chance to go to...
  25. rachk116

    Mallorca 2022

    Hi Mike, Yes, we were in touch a while ago. We've been coming to Mallorca since 2009 most years, up until recent times, but always in April/May. It will be good to experience the Autumn migration for a change. I have missed it so much. If we didn't have commitments here in the UK, I think we'd...
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