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  1. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Talking of which: https://www.gobmallorca.com/ornito-publicacions/balearic-bird-report-2018 5 euros ..worth it
  2. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Interesting weather up North. The day started sunny, followed by rain, hail, more rain and ended up sunny! S’Albufera is a good place to take shelter. Birds seen included: Osprey(2), Marsh Harriers (5), Kestrel, Kingfisher(2), Glossy Ibis (2), Greylag geese(2), Common Snipe, Greenshank, Grey...
  3. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    More Crabs at S’ Albuferata as well Invasive species callinectes sapidus?
  4. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    I wish... A visit to the hide in Son Real and the Depuradora on a cloudy day. Very quiet at the hide pool, probably as plenty of puddles around for drinking. Birds seen included: Crossbills, Song Thrushes, Robins, Blackcaps, Great tit, Serins, Cetti warblers. Best bird seen was a Merlin on the...
  5. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Rain again but always good to shelter in the hides at S’Albufera. Birds seen included Spoonbill, Glossy Ibis(5), Marsh Harriers, Greylag Geese(2), Kingfishers, Shellducks, Marble Ducks, Black Winged Stilts, Green Sandpiper, Common Snipe(3), Little Grebe, Lapwings, Cetti Warblers and Water Rails...
  6. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    A walk around the perimeter of S’Albufereta with the ESRA walking group in the sunshine. Birds seen included: Marsh Harriers(5), Booted Eagles(4), Kestrels, Cattle Egrets, Little and Great White Egrets, Osprey, Grey Herons, Black Winged Stilts. Over 60 Flamingoes still present. An excellent...
  7. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Wet and Windy up North A quick visit between the wind gusts to Maristany as it was rumoured that Jack Snipe was seen recently. Birds seen included Gadwall, Shoverlers, Shellducks, Little Grebe, Little Egret and Cattle Egrets, Black winged Stilts, Greenshank, Common Sandpipers, Kentish Plovers...
  8. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Airport run is always fun as chance to walk around Garden City (Cuidad Jardin). Bird seen included 4 Turnstones, 3 Sandwich terns, Stonechats, Yellow legged and Blackheaded Gulls, Cormorants, Little Egrets and Cattle Egrets. On return a quick visit to the New hide and Tower at Albuferata...
  9. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Los Tres Amigos Wonderful day with Kevin and Dave walking through Mortitx. Still extremely annoying that the owners or the community does not provide decent parking facilities for one of the best walking sites in Mallorca. The winery offers the chance to park inside the Valley and purchase...
  10. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Pleasant walk around Son Real despite the wet start to the day. Birds seen included Audouins, Yellow legged and Black headed gulls, Little Egret, Shag, Cormorants, Turnstones, Red Legged Partridges, Sardinian warblers, Hoopoes, Thekla Larks, Song thrush, and Stonechats. A short visit to the...
  11. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Thanks Guys for an Awesome day! A few photos attached. Here the new Balearic Bird Report 2018 can be obtained: https://www.gobmallorca.com/ornito-publicacions/balearic-bird-report-2018 Mike S
  12. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Afternoon visit to Maristany. Water levels very low but providing feeding opportunities for waders. Birds seen included: Black winged Stilts, Common Sandpipers, Common Snipe, Greenshank, Kentish Plovers, Little and Great Egrets, Shellducks, Cetti warbler, Chiffchaffs. 3 Stone curlews also hiding...
  13. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    A Birding Tourists Guide to Mallorca (3rd Edition) A Birding Tourists Guide to Mallorca (3rd Edition) is currently available. Can be found in the Shop at Son Real or online. Excellent guide to the best places for birding in the Island. Reported to be enhanced upgrade of the original book Buy it!
  14. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Best guide for dragonflies https://www.amazon.co.uk/Field-Guide-Dragonflies-Britain-Europe/dp/0953139948 Richard Lewington artwork is awesome This guy not too bad.. https://www.birdforum.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=649209&d=1513900233
  15. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    An evening walk around S’Albuferata to look at the Sunset. Few Cattle Egrets and Grey Herons coming to roost. No Eleonoras Falcoln seen (maybe too late) Two Greylag Geese flew past. Mosquitoes active but fewer than expected Its been a Great day
  16. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    A sunny walk up to Ternelles Valley (up to the locked gate). Birds seen included: Black Vultures (4), Griffon Vultures (2), Peregrine Falcon, Booted Eagle, Kestrel, Blue Rock Thrush, Crag Martins, Ravens, Black redstarts, Chiffchaff, etc Nice number of butterflies including Painted Ladies...
  17. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Thanks Mike A great day. The Crane is new for my Mallorca list. Booted Eagles, Kestrels, Cattle Egrets on the way back north. See you soon
  18. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Sorry to miss your talk Christina.Next time! A short visit to Albuferata today. Birds seen included Flamingos(20); Cattle Egrets(60); Great White and Little Egret, Common Sandpiper, GreenShank, Kentish Plover, Marsh Harriers, Kestrel, Cetti and Fan tailed Warblers, Kingfisher, Water Rails...
  19. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Thanks Mike, I trust you!!!! Good day for Butterflies and Dragonflies here as well. Plain Tigers, Cleopatras, Small coppers, as well as Red veined darters. Mike
  20. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Glad to be back on the Island despite the rain. Entertaining friends slows down the birding.However, Seems very quiet out there. Birds seen included Audouins Gulls, Sandwich terns, Marsh Harriers, Booted Eagles, Kestrels, Common Snipe, Cattle,Little and Great Egrets, Cetti and Sardinian...
  21. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    A visit to Son Real today with ESRA group, but I hid in the Hide! Birds seen today included Nightingale, Pheasents, Crossbills, Thekla Larks, Short toed Larks, Kentish Plovers, Audouin Gulls, linnets, 4 groups of bee eaters (5 - 30), Woodchat Shrikes, and at least 2 Turtle Doves. An evening...
  22. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    I cannot remember any fun? Many thanks to Mike and Kevin for showing me the nesting site of the Pallid Swifts and the wonderful scenic view of the Santueri Castle with breeding Crag Martins and Alpine Swifts. It was a fun Day! http://www.santueri.org/
  23. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    A morning walk along Can Currassa road never fails. Few birders around including Kevin and Steve. Birds seen or heard included Goldern Orioles, Woodchat Shrikes, Spotless Starlings, Common and possible Lesser Kestrel, Nightingales, Cettis and Fan tailed Warblers. 2 Egyptian Vultures were seen...
  24. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    La Gola. Port de Pollensa. Excellent site for bird updates, to meet old friends and have a chat with Christina. 30 Bee Eaters flew overhead as we approached the La Gola Centre. The usual birds seen, including Blackcaps, Sardinian Warblers, Little Egrets, Swifts, etc. Inside we received a warm...
  25. Mcnswiss2

    Mallorca 2019

    Despite the Hides at S’Albufera being closed for the annual Carp kill ??, a great day with the company of Phil, Kevin and guest appearance of Mike Montier. This was followed by a trip to the Depuradora and S’ Amarador. Birds seen included Osprey, Glossy Ibis, Great Reed Warbler, Purple Heron...
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