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  1. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    After overnight rain, this morning remained overcast. I decided to walk up to the finca at the start of the Bocquer Valley in the hope of some migrants. There were three Robins in the avenue of trees next to the Mar Senses hotel, with three nice bright Willow Warblers. On the track up to the...
  2. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    This morning I went to Cala Sant Vicence and did the Fisherman’s Walk. A brisk breeze was keeping things low, and a brief shower didn’t help. Two Crossbills flew into the trees as I arrived, but that was about it for the wooded area. A Balearic Warbler called as I started the main upward drag...
  3. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    I arrived at Mortitx at around 8.30 this morning. There were Blue Tits, Firecrests and Hoopoe on the walk down to the vineyard. A Wryneck popped up onto the vineyard fence and then promptly disappeared. Another bird was calling nearby. I saw a Blue Rock Thrush and a couple of Crag Martins on the...
  4. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    This morning I set out for a pre-breakfast walk along the Bocquer Valley. In the event, there was so much going on that it turned into a pre-lunch walk. As I reached the avenue of trees outside the Mar Senses hotel I could hear a Robin calling. It took a while to pin it down in some dense...
  5. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Thanks Matthew. I haven’t made it to the Ternelles tanks yet - was planned for Sunday, but rain intervened! Will get there in the next few days. Butterflies haven’t been plentiful, and sadly no Pashas. I’m really pleased about the Small Reds, I’ve really struggled with them in the past. Haven’t...
  6. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    After being rained-off yesterday, today I started at Es Blanquer, the arable plain west of Maria de La Salut. Although not as spectacular as Dave, Mike et al had last week, it was still really worthwhile. Corn Buntings were jangling as I arrived, Thekla Larks were everywhere and two Turtle Doves...
  7. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Today Geordie Dave and I met up for a morning kicking around some local sites. We started at Can Cuarassa, walking around the pools before heading off down the main track. The first pool had Kingfisher and Common Sandpiper, while the second pool had 21 Stone Curlews on the newly created bank at...
  8. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    This morning Mrs B dropped me at Son Real before she headed for a morning at Can Picafort. I wandered along trail 4, with four Hoopoes, calling Stone Curlews and elusive Nightingales in evidence before I reached the hide. At the hide there were Greenfinches, Goldfinches, Corn Buntings and a...
  9. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    With no rain in today’s forecast I headed to the Albufera this morning. On the walk in there were at least 8 Night Herons in the canal-side bushes, and several heard-but-not-seen birds included Water Rail, Kingfisher and Wren. There were two Marbled Ducks at Sa Roca, as well as 20+ Teal...
  10. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    With my weather app forecasting storms around lunchtime I decided to spend the morning locally at sites where I could stay near the car. I started at Cami Volantina, hoping to get my dragonfly list for this trip off to a good start. Sadly, yesterday’s storm had wreaked havoc. Much of the tall...
  11. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Mrs B and I arrived in Puerto Pollenca this morning, and by early afternoon I was in need of some birding. With low expectations I set out for the Albufereta, calling first at the Sa Barcassa screen on Carrer Salvador Dali. There were at least 71 Cattle Egrets along the northern edge of the...
  12. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    There’s just the one legit parking slot by the pedestrian steps on the entrance apron - take it if it’s available! Failing that there’s space for a few cars on the roadside on the left as you drive uphill, a couple of hundred metres or so before the entrance. As Mike says, the winery seem happy...
  13. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Of course, I didn’t set it up correctly! Hopefully it’s sorted now.. Stew
  14. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    I've written up some notes from our holiday in Puerto Pollenca at the beginning of June. As always, given my technical ability, I'm hoping that this link will work! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v0QQmXyR584hiAEt2CypC6oXYUnycdK8/view?usp=drive_web.
  15. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    I got to know you through this forum (many years ago!), and meeting up with you and Mrs M has become a highlight of every trip for me and Mrs B. Life goes on, but friendships endure - we’re looking forward to seeing you both here in Norfolk for more birding adventures! Stew
  16. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    It’s my last day before we head for the airport tomorrow afternoon for our return flight to the UK. I thought I’d spend it mooching around some local sites. I started at Can Cuarassa. I usually give the path past the pools a miss, but today I walked the circular route, and it was surprisingly...
  17. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Morning Jack, That looks like Maristany (previously known by Brits as Tucan Marsh). It’s turned up some cracking birds in the past, always worth a visit. Stew
  18. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    In what’s become a regular Sunday ritual when we’re on the Island, I dropped Mrs B off at Pollenca for the market and drove round to park at the Roman Bridge for a walk up the Ternelles Approaches as far as the security gates and back. There was quite a bit of cloud around the mountains and it...
  19. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    On the left Matt, but only just - quite near the paths down Stew
  20. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    I made an early start this morning, walking from the apartment to the Bocquer Valley. A Wryneck was calling in the pine tree avenue leading to the roundabout at the start of the valley-walk proper. The walk out along the valley was punctuated by Sardinian Warblers, Stonechats and Mediterranean...
  21. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Hi Jack, It depends how near you need. I saw one earlier this week at Can Cuarassa, on wires while walking along the track just before you reach the houses (not far short of Pins16 where the Spotless Starlings are). By far the most reliable site for me has been Son Real. I’ve been twice this...
  22. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    Mrs B wanted to visit the market in Can Picafort this morning, so we parked at Son Baulo (thanks for the suggestion MikeS), and I walked along the beach to Son Real to have yet another go for Balearic Warbler on this trip. As I walked along I heard one calling rather distantly, but by the time I...
  23. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    I’m so consumed with doubt that I’m not even sure of my name anymore 😬 Stew (I think)
  24. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    If you believe anything I say about butterflies.. Chris and I had fantastic views of a Two-tailed Pasha at Son Real last Friday (7th), flying around over the detritus along the beach below the viewing platform at Son Real. I’ve seen them at different places at Son Real several times in the...
  25. StewB

    Mallorca 2024

    And of course in my confusion even that was wrong! On close inspection by MikeS the butterfly remains are actually those of a Holly Blue. I’ll get my coat.. Stew
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