Thanks James, impressive figures. I would love to have been here in the 70's. I see there was a record of Slender-billed Curlew in the 80's but I can't find out anything about it. I have always wondered how authentic the record is having read so much about the Druridge Bay bird. Thanks for posting. Mike
I think they must be as the bird collection is mentioned on their website.That's a great help Martin. I will look into it but it seems like there must have been genuine sightings in the past. I may well pop over to Menorca and have a look if the specimens are still available. Mike
Hi MikeI went to Son Navata today, or at least I think I did, but I couldn't gain access. Is it down the depuradora road please Jason? I'm sure others would like to visit so if you could let us know how to gain access that would be very helpful. Mike
Following the Puffin sighting yesterday, a number of locals were at the Cap this morning. It was still windy and very fresh but it was not such a good day bird wise. There were many Balearic Shearwaters but nothing like the numbers yesterday, and a few Scopoli's too. There were more Gannet today though, everywhere we looked there were one or two more, mostly adults. Probably 8 in total.
A Great skua was sighted and a Razorbill but no sign of the much hoped for Puffin.
Thanks for the invite
A great place to seawatch on a Sunday morning.
I cannot think of anything finer.
Hope to see you up North soon so we can dip out again!
Mike Swiss
I went to Son Navata today, or at least I think I did, but I couldn't gain access. Is it down the depuradora road please Jason? I'm sure others would like to visit so if you could let us know how to gain access that would be very helpful. Mike