Hello to all. I've just returned from a 10 day stay in Port de Pollenca, a family holiday which did not stop me from getting out birding a fair bit. I visited the Boquer Valley and S'Albufereta a number of times, and walked the small roads inland between those two sites, all the way to Pollenca old town (including the walk up to Puig de Maria).
All the usual suspects were seen, but thought that these additional observations might be of interest:
Quail - one singing 1km inland from S'Albufereta on 18th.
Grey Heron - a single at S'Albufereta on 14th (only one seen, don't know it's status on the island)
Common Sandpiper - single at S'Albufereta on 19th
Green Sandpiper - single at S'Albufereta on 14th
Blue Tit - Puig de Maria on 18th
I saw four 'starlings' (in silhouette) on wires at S'Albufereta on 19th. I would be appreciative of any indication as to the status of Spotless and Common at this time of year. Also, can anybody recommend the best place to obtain up to date information on the status of the birds on the island? Thanks!
I was pleased to record 21 species of butterfly, including Lang's Short-tailed Blue, Two-tailed Pasha, Striped Grayling and Plain Tiger. 3 Palm Moths (Paysandisia archon) along the Boquer Valley were spectacular. However, it was the Violet Carpenter Bees that stole the show. Images can be seen here:
http://northdownsandbeyond.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/a-majorcan-picture-post.html
I am currently reading this thread from the start, and my eyes have been opened to what an all-year round birding haven the island is. My previous visits have all been in June - Aug, but I am sorely tempted to return this autumn!
Good birding!