Mallorca 2014 (2 Viewers)

Mike Montier · Feb 10, 2014

A few House martins were trickling through the south-east this evening at the lighthouse, Porto Petro, battling against a strong wind. Also one Northern gannet. Mike

Mike Montier · Feb 13, 2014

A White stork still around Campos seen in flight a couple of times. Mike

kevinh · Feb 13, 2014

Mike Montier said:
A White stork still around Campos seen in flight a couple of times. Mike

Hi Mike, can you give me the exact location if the White stork? Or is it moving around?

Mike Montier · Feb 14, 2014

Hi Kevin, it's moving around but has been seen by a few non-birders and the locals say it is usually in the same area. I saw it yesterday from the car just through Campos on the road to Llucmajor but they say it is usually near Campos the other side on the road to Santanyi which is quite a wide area. I have been about six times and only seen it once so it is a long shot I'm afraid. Good luck if you go! Mike

Mike Montier · Feb 14, 2014

The White stork has now been seen at Salobrar de Campos.

kevinh · Feb 17, 2014

I looked all around Campos on Saturday and spent 4 hours at the saltpans without seeing the White Stork. Dipped on Bluethroat also. Had Marmoras and lots of Theklas at Porto Colom on the way back to Arta.

Mike Montier · Feb 17, 2014

Sorry about that Kevinh, I went to Salobrar yesterday and have never known the place to be so quiet. I also went to Porto Colom today and saw just the same as you but at least it now seems to be the number one site for Balearic warbler. I hope you have had better luck elsewhere! Mike

Mike Montier · Feb 19, 2014

A couple of House martins and a Barn swallow were the only signs of migration this afternoon in Mondragó. I will be up north tomorrow and will report. Mike

Mike Montier · Feb 20, 2014

Eight Common crane in flight just outside Campos this morning was a fantastic sight against a perfect blue sky. Also one Sparrowhawk near Capdellà later in the day and five Red kites and three Booted eagles seen on the journey home. Mike

Chris Pendlebury · Feb 23, 2014

Hello everyone

I've been reading this thread as I will be visiting Majorca for the first time during the first week of April.

I am currently going through various trip reports to work out where the best places are.

The visit to the island has come about as my wife is going as part of a training trip with a triathlon club. That should mean I have plenty of time to go birding myself!

It would be good to hear from people who may be visiting Majorca at the same time. If anyone may be interested in sharing a hire car for a couple of days please let me know - I will be be staying in Can Picafort.

All the best, Chris

Michael Schade · Feb 23, 2014

Hi Chris! Seems like I will miss you by a couple of days. I am only going on the 9th of April. Anyway, from Can Picafort it's just a little bicycle drive to S'Albufera, i.e. One of the best spots on the island! Have fun! Michael

Ian Bell · Feb 23, 2014

Have to agree with Michael,S'Albufera Is a great place and even more so,at the time of year you shall be there.Also worth a trip a bit further north to Puerto Pollensa area.I could go on but I would Imagine you will have read about these areas.

I was there last summer and hope to be back this summer again,so that should give an Idea of how I feel about the place.

Mike Montier · Feb 26, 2014

No sign yet of the Egyptian vultures near Artá, only one pair breed and this is the only place to see them. Otherwise, migration is much later and slower than the last few years, I have always seen Common swift by this time but none yet this year. Perhaps it will all come at once this year. Mike

honeym · Feb 26, 2014

Hopefully it will be in full swing by the time I arrive - on the 24th.

Martin

ericd · Feb 26, 2014

Hello,

i love Mallorca, for Holiday and for birding.
Sadly i was never in spring there, that must be changed

)
SÀlbufera is great, especially lodge no. 10 ;-)

I think, everyone knows the book: birding to Majorca ??

link:
http://www.birdingmajorca.com/

and this map:

http://www.mallorcaweb.net/salbufera/docs/leaflet_map_2011_eng.pdf

Michael Schade · Feb 26, 2014

I fully agree with Eric. The book is a must-have for Mallorca birders. The leaflet is a handout at the registration/info center of the S'Albufera reserve. Have fun there!

I am really looking forward to my first visit in 2014 - April 10. who's going to be there as well before Easter?

Best, Michael

osprey31 · Feb 26, 2014

I'll be out there the last week in April, its a great place to do some leisurely Birding, & get a bit of sunshine aswell

honeym · Feb 26, 2014

ericd said:
SÀlbufera is great, especially lodge no. 10 ;-)

Yes, the Sa Roca hide can be great, especially late afternoon to evening when the light is right. I had great views of Caspian Tern from there last year and one autumn had 50 Marsh Harrier in the air at once, a pre-roost flight. Stunning!

I'll be there from 24 March for three weeks.

Martin

Chris Pendlebury · Mar 1, 2014

Thanks for peoples replies to my post.
Unfortunately I got my dates wrong - it is actually the 2nd week of April that I will be there! Exact dates are 5th April to 12th April.
I do plan a few trips to S'Albufera, and probably will hire a push bike to get there and other nearby places.
Thanks again, Chris

honeym · Mar 1, 2014

Hi Chris

Remember to get a lock for your bike as some of the tracks are for pedestrians only and you need to leave your bike some way from the hides. We may bump in to each other as your week is in the middle of my stay - and I'm based in s'Abufera.

Martin

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