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Recent content by Erik Hansen

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    Mallorca 2024

    Last Sunday afternoon we went to the S'Albufereta after having enjoyed the market in Alcudia. First we went to the tower which we quickly left as it was VERY quiet, and went to the Sa Barcassa hide where we like to spend some time when the weather is good, just looking at the beautiful scenery...
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    Mallorca 2024

    We were lucky David, Anne, Kirsten and I to choose Thursday for our outing at Son Real. Compared to how the last two days have been it was only moderate windy, and when we came to the hide and the pond it was quiet and sunny. And with many birds, both species and numbers, neither of us had seen...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Hi Stew - thank you very much. I have never seen a Coscoroba Swan before - or heard about it. But thanks to you I could google it and learn that it seems to be an interesting species with its roots way back. I am happy to have seen it, even if it is an escape bird. Best regards Erik
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    Mallorca 2023

    Tuesday we had been in Alcudia and on our way home decided to visit Maristany. We were as so often greeted by the sound of little grebe and then you almost know where you are. When we approached the lake on the left hand the water was almost whipped up by all the birds, coots a lot of them...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Last Tuesday we went to the S'Albufera and were met by the night herons along the canal, but also two grey herons sitting in the vegetation and a lot of mallards. As usual we were very kindly met in the reception and got a list of birds seen up to the 15th of November. And were told that 14...
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    Mallorca 2023

    I have nothing to add to the birds we saw, except that we really enjoyed looking at the scopoli's elegance. Thank you for finding it. And thank you indeed for a wonderful day, it was the spring equinox and should this day be an omen for the spring to come we are looking very much forward to it...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Hello Garth - thank you very much. The swallow was taken at Maristany, the same place as your pochard. Yes, I like your pochard a lot as I do with the other two you have posted, of the sparrowhawk and the gulls (taken at La Gola??). They are very impressive indeed, look like you are shooting...
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    Mallorca 2023

    David - it would be great to meet. I have sent you a post in conversations. Erik
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    Mallorca 2023

    Monday we decided to go Es Salobrar. It was a little late before we got off, so we started with a mallorqian Menú del dia, which we always enjoy, at the Bar Es Pins in Campos. We were at the Es Salobrar around 3,30 pm and most of the birds were far away. We counted some 100 flamingos, almost the...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Beautiful photos, derban. I specially like the flamingos, it’s an artwork, wonderful composition. And the close-up of your egyptian monster - I’m always so surprised that these hard creatures have smooth hairs all over. Erik
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    Mallorca 2023

    Friday we found it too windy most places, but found shelter at La Gola and enjoyed a little while there, both with the nice young woman in the center and with a little walk. Last time we were there I didn't bring my camera, and I wasn't sure if we saw a mediterranean gull, so I hoped I would get...
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    Mallorca 2023

    It's nice we both have areas where we can do something ourselves, and it is not only the failures of our "tool" :ROFLMAO: . I will write to you when I have heard my friends reactions.
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thursday evening when we were outside saying good night to Jupiter and Venus almost holding hands, suddenly an owl were over our heads. Just a few seconds in the dark. It wasn't a barn owl which I have seen years ago here and in S'Albufera, so I guess it was long-eared owl. Friday started with...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thank you very much, derban, I'm glad you like the photos :giggle: as mentioned I like my combination a lot, I feel it fits my hand which I think is very important - BUT inbetween I get a bit annoyed with the cameras focusing, which feels inconsistent and unpredictable (I try to say it might be...
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    Mallorca 2023

    I can understand it if you will miss your glorious view, Mike. We hope that both you and your grandchildren survive -and that you will have a wonderful holiday. Kirsten and Erik
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