Mallorca 2017 (5 Viewers)

Simon Wates · Mar 13, 2017

malkoa said:
2 more pics from yesterday's Siberian chiffchaff look-a-like at Albufereta.
Would welcome any comment on same.
Brian

Why not put the photos on the Bird ID part of Birdforum - sure to get some decent comments there.

I've never seen one down here in southern Portugal but I've seen a couple of candidates that slipped by with no call - if I saw one like yours I'd be keen on clinching it too

malkoa · Mar 14, 2017

Boquer Valley entrance 1st light. Wryneck, cirl bunting, blue rock thrush, booted eagle & 6 ravens. Plus lots of common stuff.

Re my chiffchaff pics. I will but them on bird ID section when I get home. The ones published here are just iPhone snaps of camera LCD screen. Thanks. Brian

Clive Griffin · Mar 14, 2017

Marina Tysoe said:
Hello! It's nice to know there is people keeping this forum active! I have just registered.

Malkoa, Garganeys were first seen for first time this year in Mallorca 3 days ago, and since then they have been detected in different sites. I don't think it will take you long to see them too. I spotted arround 30 specimens yesterday at Ca'n Guidet, just next to the airport.

Nice to meet you all!

Sorry, I did not post my Gargany sighting, but my earlier photo was taken on 28 February, just one individual at Albufera. Is this an early record for Mallorca?

chris chapleo · Mar 14, 2017

Hi Mike and others on this thread

counting down the days until we are back on Mallorca again ( from 8 April). Great to get a feel of whats around. Will post my sightings ( based in Llenaire area of Pto Pollensa). However if you find yourself in NW of Island between 8-17 Id be delighted to meet for few hours birding or even just to say Hello and put face to names!

thanks
Chris

Mike Montier · Mar 14, 2017

Hi Chris, I am in the United States for the whole of April. I would have liked to meet up so I'm sorry I won't be around for your visit. Have a great time and I hope you see lots of good things, it's a productive time of the year to be on the Island. Mike

Mike Montier · Mar 14, 2017

Hi Clive, 5th March seems to be the earliest date I can find but they do overwinter apparently, but only rarely. I guess your bird could be either although I don't remember one being reported this winter before your date so surely an early migrant.
I have some respite from endless guests so I hope we can meet up soon. Mike

malkoa · Mar 15, 2017

Arta yesterday; serins everywhere and thekla larks uphill with booted eagles galore.
C'an Carrusa 1st light today ; 6 spotless starlings behind hotel Club del Sol.
Brian

Mike Montier · Mar 15, 2017

Hi Brian, many thanks, good to know Spotless Starlings have been seen, lots of people want to go and see them.
I have been thinking about your Chiff-chaff a lot. Identifying birds from photos is notoriously difficult (that's my excuse anyway) as I posted a Pipit on the forum and got three different suggestions.
Your bird looks good though with much colder grey colouration and lack of yellow and green tinges. It will be interesting to see what they say but it looks very good from the photos you have posted. I will keep an eye on the forum. Mike

Mike Montier · Mar 15, 2017

Hi Brian. With regard to your egret photos, there have been a few sighted and posted on various forums. The general opinion seems to be that they are all hybrids, garzetta/gularis. Hope this helps, I have got lots of photos of last year's bird but they were not the same bird as the one seen at Albufereta. Mike

bob freeman · Mar 15, 2017

Some shots from Bishop 1 hide from last week

bob freeman · Mar 15, 2017

Some balcony views and a few of the birds seen from there

bob freeman · Mar 15, 2017

Bird of the trip was definitely The Alpine Accentors, they posed for fun and great to see how detailed their plumage is.
These birds were at Mirador Car Park Formentor
Big Thanks to all who posted about the birds whereabouts.

bob freeman · Mar 15, 2017

And a few from Mortix and one of its finest wines

Mike Montier · Mar 15, 2017

Thanks Bob, brilliant photos as usual. I especially liked the sunset over the marsh, a real competition winner! Sadly there will be no calendar next year otherwise it would surely be chosen.
I went to Salobrar for an hour, just off the Es Trenc road. Nine Gargany hiding amongst the rocks running through the salt pans, maybe more. No other news yet today. Mike

Ian Bell · Mar 15, 2017

Brilliant shots Bob.Well Done and Thanks for sharing. :t:

wolfbirder · Mar 15, 2017

Josep Manchado said:
"Pruny" (our local alpine accentor) is like an old friend who visit us every spring, just to be long time posing for all the photografs like a top model and eat some cereals bread as a reward.

I just love him!

Fantastic photos Josep.

Thanks for sharing.

Ilya Maclean · Mar 15, 2017

malkoa said:
2 more pics from yesterday's Siberian chiffchaff look-a-like at Albufereta.
Would welcome any comment on same.
Brian

Always a bit hard to judge colour tones from photos, but looks spot on to me - buffy ear coverts etc. Certainly, from the photos, it looks like the ones I see in Cornwall pretty regularly

Clive Griffin · Mar 16, 2017

Nice photos Bob. I am still visiting Albufera regularly, but still haven't found Marbled (or Pintails) yet!

honeym · Mar 16, 2017

Marina Tysoe said:
Hello! It's nice to know there is people keeping this forum active! I have just registered.
Nice to meet you all!

Welcome Marina.
I know she won't mind me saying but Marina is now working at La Gola, at least until May. So another welcoming face.
M.

DaveG466 · Mar 16, 2017

Hi,

Just joined the forum.
Great pictures of Alpine Accentor. I'm heading over to Majorca at the beginning of April, what are the chances of Alpine Accentor still being around? Cheers, Dave

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