Simon Wates
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Isn't it a Yellow Wagtail?
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Mallorca 2017 (1 Viewer)
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StewB
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Mike Montier
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If the finders of the recent rarities, i.e. Corncrake, Spectacled Warbler and Calandra Lark, could please submit these sightings to the recorder, it would be much appreciated.
Details of how to do this are provided on post 567 by estebannic. Thanks.
I have a friend who has had a nasty fall and I have offered to take him for treatment tomorrow, so I may not be able to make it to the tower after. It may be a bit chaotic anyway. I will probably go in the week instead. Mike
Details of how to do this are provided on post 567 by estebannic. Thanks.
I have a friend who has had a nasty fall and I have offered to take him for treatment tomorrow, so I may not be able to make it to the tower after. It may be a bit chaotic anyway. I will probably go in the week instead. Mike
Thanks guys. Hopes dashed again. The tail looked a little short for Yellow wag.
Mike Montier
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I have just been to the site where the Italian sparrows were seen but they must have moved on.
I will be at the tower tomorrow after all and hope some others make it up there. Mike
I will be at the tower tomorrow after all and hope some others make it up there. Mike
Mike Montier
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Nice photos Kevin, I see you sneaked one in of the Collared flycatcher, that really hurt! Always next year I hope, well done. Mike
bob freeman
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Last day today so spent a few hours first thing at Albufera,nothing special to report apart from about a million Mosquito which had a field day with my blood.
Couple of nice summer Dunlin and Little Stint from Bishop 2 though.
Only other unusual sight was about six Viperine Snakes just over the Spanish Gates on the third bridge.
All different sizes and they seemed to be trying to cajole one injured snake into moving on but it had a large wound on it infested with flys,maybe a Heron or some other bird had had a pop at it.
One really large snake was swimming in the water next to them,I put a couple of Scandi birders onto them and they were well pleased as I don't think they had seen a snake before.
We joked that maybe we had just witnessed a Viperine funeral.
Anyway another fantastic two week visit to Mallorca and good birding to all who follow.
Cheers
Bob
Couple of nice summer Dunlin and Little Stint from Bishop 2 though.
Only other unusual sight was about six Viperine Snakes just over the Spanish Gates on the third bridge.
All different sizes and they seemed to be trying to cajole one injured snake into moving on but it had a large wound on it infested with flys,maybe a Heron or some other bird had had a pop at it.
One really large snake was swimming in the water next to them,I put a couple of Scandi birders onto them and they were well pleased as I don't think they had seen a snake before.
We joked that maybe we had just witnessed a Viperine funeral.
Anyway another fantastic two week visit to Mallorca and good birding to all who follow.
Cheers
Bob
Mike Montier
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Thanks Bob for all your posts, glad you had a good time. Have a safe trip and I hope that we get to meet up when you are next over. Mike
Mike Montier
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A nice morning spent at the tower with Lalo and friend. A bit quiet but one Honey Buzzard seen, one Black Kite, a couple of migrant Kestrels and Marsh harriers. Very close views of two Black vultures, superb.
I did get news that both Red-footed Falcons and Lesser kestrel are still being seen at Maria de la Salut. Mike
I did get news that both Red-footed Falcons and Lesser kestrel are still being seen at Maria de la Salut. Mike
Mcnswiss2
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Good morning in Bocquer Valley to avoid the Iron Man road rage!
Birds seen included Wyrneck, 3 Booted Eagles, 2 Elanoras Falcons, 2 Black Vultures, Balearic and Sardinian warblers, cirl bunting, 2 Ravens and Blue Rock Thrush.
6 Bee eaters flew over later
A brief visit to S'Albuferata in the evening gave nice views of Purple Herons, Blackwinged Stilts, Common terns, Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper, Little egrets and Woodchat shrikes
Birds seen included Wyrneck, 3 Booted Eagles, 2 Elanoras Falcons, 2 Black Vultures, Balearic and Sardinian warblers, cirl bunting, 2 Ravens and Blue Rock Thrush.
6 Bee eaters flew over later
A brief visit to S'Albuferata in the evening gave nice views of Purple Herons, Blackwinged Stilts, Common terns, Little ringed plover, Green sandpiper, Little egrets and Woodchat shrikes
Mike Montier
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The locals are having a good morning at the tower, Albercutx (that's because I went yesterday) with eleven Honey Buzzard, one Red-rumpled swallow and an Egyptian Vulture.
Egyptian Vulture usually only breed at the Arta peninsula but this year a pair have been seen around the tower most days and in the Boquer Valley. I'm not sure if they are breeding though. Mike
Egyptian Vulture usually only breed at the Arta peninsula but this year a pair have been seen around the tower most days and in the Boquer Valley. I'm not sure if they are breeding though. Mike
Mcnswiss2
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Morning trip to Son Real
Arrived early before the locals invade the beach.
Birds seen included Osprey and Booted Eagles fly past, Kentish Plover, Hoopoe, Thekla and Greater Short toed Lark, Tawny Pipit. So many Nightingales. No sign of Dartford or Balearic Warblers.
Visit to the hide ( Track4 ) at 13.00 - 13.30 was surprisingly busy with birds:
Tawny Pipit, Sirens, Spotted flycatcher, Crossbills, House Sparrows, Linnets, Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Great tit, Corn Bunting and Short toed Lark.
And best was a nice Turtle Dove.
Interesting to watch a Hermanns Tortoise take a drink from the pond! He managed to climb out again!
Mike
Arrived early before the locals invade the beach.
Birds seen included Osprey and Booted Eagles fly past, Kentish Plover, Hoopoe, Thekla and Greater Short toed Lark, Tawny Pipit. So many Nightingales. No sign of Dartford or Balearic Warblers.
Visit to the hide ( Track4 ) at 13.00 - 13.30 was surprisingly busy with birds:
Tawny Pipit, Sirens, Spotted flycatcher, Crossbills, House Sparrows, Linnets, Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Great tit, Corn Bunting and Short toed Lark.
And best was a nice Turtle Dove.
Interesting to watch a Hermanns Tortoise take a drink from the pond! He managed to climb out again!
Mike
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Simon Wates
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Craig Shaw
Finally Sorted my trip report out with some good and bad pictures. http://craigshawsbirdingblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/majorca-29th-april-6th-may.html
Mcnswiss2
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Nice! Though I'm surprised you could hear the other birds over the Serins:-O
Lol
Sorry my fat fingers!
bob freeman
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Fantastic trip report Craig.
Bob
Bob
Mike Montier
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A lovely report Craig, a joy to read, many thanks for posting it. How I love those Collared Pratincoles!
Just one question. I was told the jellyfish were Purple stingers. Are they the same species as your photo?
Many thanks, Mike
Just one question. I was told the jellyfish were Purple stingers. Are they the same species as your photo?
Many thanks, Mike
