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  1. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Philip is a very experienced birder with many years traveling the world, mostly cruising, so he has seen a fantastic amount of the world’s seabirds. He often birds alone, keeps meticulous notes but is not on social media or WhatsApp groups. He doesn’t take photos and doesn’t submit any records...
  2. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    The Bigyear is jogging along nicely with young Biel still out in front with a seemingly unassailable lead. David is in hot persuit. The big question is, will he reach the magic 200? I know he got two more year ticks this morning so I reckon he will cross the border into the next century. I’ve...
  3. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Glad you had a good birthday David. Love the photo of the beer and fruit! It was also good to see you and Peter today. I got to the Cap at a stupid time, even by my standards, but I was too excited to sleep. My wife reminded me about the anti-mosquito spray as I left the house. Yeah, yeah, I...
  4. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A very lively morning at the Cap. I got there at dawn but saw very little, just one Marsh harrier leaving. Pablo arrived and I struggled to keep up with the continuos Spanish conversation for about an hour but I learnt a few new words. Then Pep, Pau, Lalo and Susana arrived. It was just like the...
  5. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    sdhearn Hope you had a good trip home. Thanks for your posts and well done with the Hobby. Mike
  6. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A quick trip to Salobrar produced 51 Black-winged stilts, 34 Greater flamingoes, many Avocet, 23 Redshank, 9 Little egrets, Curlew and Red kite, Booted eagle and Marsh harrier. Sadly, the Spoonbills were nowhere to be seen but I did see the lone Golden plover. It was very windy so I guess some...
  7. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    sdhearn. A couple of Hobby have been seen today not far away, they pass through at this time of the year. Ian. A very nice report. Spoonbill have been very hard to see this year so well done. I was going to the Cap after art class tomorrow, being there at a very tardy 1pm but I might head for...
  8. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Carpets can wait. What camera I want and what I can afford are several miles apart. I wanted a Nikon P950 but have settled, with help from StewB, on a Canon SX 70. It’s on offer in Palma at a price I can’t resist. Bridge cameras are a compromise but good photos are certainly possible, even for...
  9. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I’ve just found four emails in my Archive folder from Philip Garnett listing his sightings from his recent holiday here. I wish I’d found them before as there were some fantastic sightings included. Apart from some Honey buzzards and Alpine swifts after the recent storm, his visits to Bassa de...
  10. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A white rump and bands on the tail say ringtail Montagu’s to me but as has been well established, I’m no expert. I believe that Pallid harrier has a more distinct collar round the neck. And other features not shown here. I hope others comment. Well done anyway. Mike
  11. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Sorry stew, crossposted.
  12. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Certainly looks like a Sanderling to me derban! Mike
  13. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I got to the Cap in the dark this morning and immediately saw a Marsh harrier flying south, out to sea. It was quickly followed by another, and then a third example. I thought it bode well for a great day, but it was not to be. I was joined by Toni, then Pep and Pau, then Pablo. Despite...
  14. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Another sneaky visit today. I had to go to Manacor and took the opportunity to visit Pla de Lanzell near Vilafranca. There I saw 2 ringtail Montagu’s harriers and a rather grey individual which I hoped was the Pallid harrier seen there recently. As I mentioned, all three of my cranky cameras...
  15. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Now is the time to be at the Cap de Ses salines for autumn migration of birds to Africa. As this site is the most southerly point, it is one of the best locations to see raptors leaving the Island. I have been there countless times over the years and I try to get there as often as possible. Life...
  16. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Thanks Matt and Rhys. I believe it’s a Yellow-legged gull but I’m not the right person to say. It’s been good reading up about juvenile gulls except that it gave me a headache. I can see why gulls are so appealing, I just wish I had more enthusiasm. I will post on here if I get any more...
  17. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Derban. Your plain tiger photo is a competition winner. I don’t remember ever seeing such a stunning butterfly photo. Well done. Mike
  18. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Hi Rhys The photos are from the same day as the post at Cap de Ses Salines. I’m not a gull man. The bird is this year’s and I was told on site that it was an Audouin’s. Not sure if you are saying it isn’t! I kept looking at the bill and wondering. I have looked at field guides and I have tried...
  19. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Pep has connected with the Knot at Salobrar this morning. It is very muddy down the Camino de Sa Barrala so wellies are essential. Even more so now as the heavens have opened with an almighty storm. Mike
  20. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Some great photos there Chris. It was a great pleasure meeting you both and I very much enjoyed sharing some of the delights of the south-east with you. Some very interesting conversations too, I learnt a lot. That makes a good day even better. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time here. Best...
  21. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I arrived at the Cap sharpish this morning. I saw one Marsh harrier flying out to Cabrera and then Pep arrived with young Pau in tow. How great it is to see a 14 year old out in the field really lapping up the action. And finding most of the birds I might add. Oh to have eyes and ears that good...
  22. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    The small waders at Salobrar were Little stints. And I forgot 7 Spotted redshanks. Mike
  23. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I took some old friends from Jane’s college days down to the salt pans this afternoon. They are non-birders but where else could I take them? Lots of Flamingoes kept them happy, 2 Wood sandpipers, 6 Redshank, 7 Greenshank, 1 Oystercatcher, 4 Black-tailed and 1 Bar tailed godwit, a Curlew flew...
  24. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    There are a couple of WhatsApp groups locally but they are by invitation only I believe. Us Brits have got one but it seems to have everything on it except bird news. It’s a lot of fun though. All news we get goes on here, so I guess it’s up-to-date but usually uploaded in the evenings so it’s...
  25. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    The Pectoral sandpiper was seen again today from the Sa Roca hide, Albufera, as reported by Maties. Another Bluethroat was seen today. Quite a few migrants seem very early this year. Mike
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