Mallorca 2017 (5 Viewers)

Josep Manchado · Oct 16, 2017

Herona said:
I also ordered a birder's guide to Mallorca and a map, both of which arrived this weekend. I can only recommend them. Very well made - with love! So, at least I should be able to name what I see or capture with my lens.
Sa Dragonera is definitely on my list of visits next week, and I hope to see/take pictures of some of the larger birds there.

One more question: If the parks only open at 9am and close at 5pm, won't it be rather late/too early to see the majority of the birds come and feed/drink?

Hi Herona, yes the park is open only this time, but if you are inside quitely watching from the hides, you can remain, specially if you have get the permit pass at office center.

I will recommend you Mortitx fields, in front of the tennis court and down path at the vinyegards and even quite longer until the small water reservoir, at this time of year it is good place for big raptors, small migrants, rock sparrow (at the reservois area) and the bonelli's eagle also. Dont forget also s'Albufereta, Maristany and the backyards of Port de Pollença, including Can Cullerassa.

I guess you got our guide and birding map, so thank you for your nice words.

Herona · Oct 17, 2017

Hello Josep,

my pleasure. Nice to meet you/one of the authors.

Yes, this book is very lovely. I wish I could get at least one picture as great as any of the ones in the book. What is also ever so helpful, is the fact that it separates spring/summer and autumn/winter birds. It should be better known that this book is still in print and at 3rd edition and up to date.

Thanks for the additional tips, too. Mortitx is a bit far from Alcudia given what little time I have, but I will definitely pay Maristany a visit and consider Port de Pollenca on the way to Cap Formentor.

LaGola · Oct 17, 2017

La Gola updated birdlist

Hello!
here you have last birdlist of la Gola
https://www.ctolagola.com/birdlist-listado-de-aves-llistat-d-aus/
and the birds seen this morning in the park (attached image )
In addition there's a possible Siberian Chiffchaff (not confirmed yet)

Regards,
Cristina.

s.g. · Oct 17, 2017

A few shots of crossbills at son real 14 sept.
Steve.

Mike Montier · Oct 18, 2017

Having been back in the UK for a few days, I have missed some of the news but from what I can see, there are still large numbers of migrant Booted eagles passing through Cabrera and also over Menorca. It has been quite an extraordinary year for this species.
I will be at the Cap both Saturday and Sunday and I will report from there.
Just as an aside, I watched a pair of Bearded tits taking in grit at Leighton Moss a couple of days ago, without doubt one of the most beautiful species I have ever seen, utterly jaw-dropping. Mike

Bafty · Oct 19, 2017

Mike

I was at Leighton Moss yesterday, here's a couple of my Bearded Tit images taken from the said location

Simon Wates · Oct 19, 2017

Mike Montier said:
I am still in the UK, Leighton Moss tomorrow which will be a trip down memory lane. Mike

Very much for me too - I used to go 1975-1979ish, in my young teens, I'd sneak up there on the train from Manchester to Silverdale when I was supposed to be doing local birding..

Fabulous Bearded Tit images Bafty :t:

honeym · Oct 19, 2017

I used to do voluntary work there during the summer holidays, in my mid to late teens. Saw my first Beardies there and my first Spoonbill. Also memories of mist-netting for waders at night in Morecambe Bay, trying to keep ahead of the in-coming tide - and failing!
Agree about the photos :t:

Mike Montier · Oct 20, 2017

I wish someone would compile a book of people’s early birding experiences, it would make good reading. I bunked off work so many times in the 80’s & 90’s to go to see rare birds and I got in some right old scrapes. Mike

Mike Montier · Oct 20, 2017

I managed a couple of hours at the Cap this morning. Over 100 Barn swallows, a group of 5 local Red Kite plus a few local Booted eagles.
Apparently there were 25 migrant Booted eagles on Cabrera and a Hawfinch seen too.
A Yellow-browed Warbler was also seen. Quite a few of these magical little Phylloscopus warblers were logged last year so hopefully there will be more to come. Mike

kevinh · Oct 20, 2017

I have been trying to catch up with Common Rock Thrush on Majorca for the last 10 years without any success. So when one surprisingly turned up in the U.K. last week I couldn't resist the temptation to go for it. I had to make a 350 mile round trip but it turned out to be well worth the effort. The bird although sadly out of breeding plumage was an absolute stunner. It had taken up residence in a South Wales quarry which was not dissimilar to the quarry at the back of Cuber reservoir.

Mike Montier · Oct 20, 2017

Nice one Kevin. Certainly easier to see here than the UK but still very scarce in Mallorca these days.
Perhaps you and I could flog up Puig de Teix next spring, it’s a very long walk but worth it. Mike

eanin1 · Oct 21, 2017

Hi Mike
I was just wondering do you know how the marbled teal are doing in S'Albufera at the moment, I believe that some birds were introduced around 2012 to the small breeding population that were already present.

regards
Sean

Mike Montier · Oct 21, 2017

Hi Sean, I think they are doing very nicely. My birding pal Philip saw over 30 together recently at Albufera. The highest count last year was 42 at Albufera which I would imagine is close to the total number present. It will be interesting to see what this year’s figures will be although I would expect a healthy increase. Mike

Mike Montier · Oct 21, 2017

A nice morning at the Cap with mostly resident birds including the two Bonelli’s eagles together, they seem inseparable, an immature and an adult male. A couple of Marsh Harrier through and a Booted Eagle. A Merlín was a nice addition and a Common Buzzard too. Also a Black Kite and two Eleonora’s falcons and a Great egret flew past the point early on. Lots of Barn swallows still moving through and groups of Common starling arriving together with Robins and Black Redstarts. Mike

honeym · Oct 21, 2017

Mike Montier said:
Hi Sean, I think they are doing very nicely. My birding pal Philip saw over 30 together recently at Albufera. The highest count last year was 42 at Albufera which I would imagine is close to the total number present. It will be interesting to see what this year’s figures will be although I would expect a healthy increase. Mike

I believe more were released this year.
Martin

kevinh · Oct 21, 2017

Mike Montier said:
Nice one Kevin. Certainly easier to see here than the UK but still very scarce in Mallorca these days.
Perhaps you and I could flog up Puig de Teix next spring, it’s a very long walk but worth it. Mike

Hi Mike, I have made the gruelling climb up there twice before without seeing Rock Thrush. Maybe I was looking in the wrong place? However as you say, the climb is well worth the effort for the spectacular views from the summit. So yes, lets give it a go!

eanin1 · Oct 21, 2017

That's good news Mike seems like its going to be another success like the crested coot, pity the white headed duck didn't work out.

regards
Sean

Mike Montier · Oct 21, 2017

Yes Sean, shame about the White headed duck, the last one I saw was ten years ago.
Thanks Martin, I didn’t know more had been released.
I hope Pep posts his list of rarities seen on Cabrera the past few days, looks like they had a good haul as usual. Mike

s.g. · Oct 22, 2017

A few shots from the rock sparrow site just before the cap.
Cat, Weasel.
Steve.

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