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  1. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2017

    Our weeks stay in Ports Pollenca is fast coming to an end, but what a week. 13 lifers for me and 15 for my mate Dave. The big highlight was finding a Golden Oriel at S'Albufereta, along with putting our bogey bird to bed a Jack Snipe at Albufera. A walk around the back lanes today along with a...
  2. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    Just spent a few days at Cala Bona. Not a birding trip but did manage walks around the local fields. Highlights were a flock of 20 serin, a booted eagle soaring around a small wood for 20 minutes. There were 12 Audouins on the breakers. Question. Why have I not seen any herring or llb gulls dive...
  3. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    I cannot believe I have been home two weeks after a great holiday in Mallorca. 13 lifer's (dipped on another 5 at least) and 15 year ticks. Best bird.... Booted Eagle. Hardest bird... Marbled duck I walked from the visitor centre almost to the saltpans (after been told by the warden that the...
  4. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    Thanks for the advice regarding birding in late July. I know this question may sound stupid but is it worth lugging my scope around? I don't mind but if the heat haze is too much for digiscoping and I can get good views with just my bins is there any point upsetting the better half by...
  5. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    I have been looking for trip reports for mallorca during July/August. The vast majority are for the spring and autumn migrations. Is there somewhere I can find a checklist for birds during July/August?. I hope to visit s'Albufera, Port de Pollenca, Boquer Valley and mainly Albufereta as it is...
  6. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    Thanks Mike. I really appreciate your help. There wll be quite a few target birds as I do not get this opportunity often.Looking at google earth the hotel we are staying in is near to l'Albufereta.
  7. Paul Birkin

    Mallorca 2013

    Summer Hols Hi Mike My wife and I will be visiting Mallorca late july. we are staying at Alcudia (old town side). Are there any sites within walking distance for early morning while the wife is in bed birding. Look forward to folowing your thread and asking you more questions if that is ok
  8. Paul Birkin

    Hello

    Hello. My name is Paul, I have been interested in birds for a long time but only started birding seriously a couple of years ago. I bird mainly in Staffordshire mainly around Stoke-on-Trent
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