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    Fuerteventura - Ring-necked Ducks

    I'm pretty sure I had two female/juv RN Ducks at the Salinas (newest) golfcourse on 18th and 19th Feb. I did see another birder scoping them but he was gone before I got there and found. I do know that two of this species were found there in Nov and Dec 2014. So is anybody out there keeping a...
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    Mallorca 2013

    Enjoyed a great week in majorca from 31st March to 6th April. Based in PP and birded by foot, bike and bus. 105 sp for the week which was good for me but no lifers. Bocquer was pretty poor for passerines but better for raptors with Honey Buzzard, Common Buzzard and Mony's Harrier all passing...
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    Mallorca 2012

    Enjoyed a great week in majorca from 31st March to 6th April. Based in PP and birded by foot, bike and bus. 105 sp for the week which was good for me but no lifers. Bocquer was pretty poor for passerines but better for raptors with Honey Buzzard, Common Buzzard and Mony's Harrier all passing...
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    Paphos Holiday 27th sept.

    Paphos Hi folks, Likewise, I'm visiting Paphos in Oct for a week commencing 11th. I would be delighted if those familiar with the area could give us some good gen. I've been a few times before and picked up on most of the star birds. I guess its too late for the Demoiselle Cranes but what...
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    Castro Verde area

    Hi all, If you don't fancy car hire, I can thoroughly recommend you arrange a day out at in Castro Verde/Allentejo with Peter and June of Jupiter Birding. They will take you to all the good birds and they are very nice folk. I did so last spring and it was great. Over 100 Great Bustards and...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Hi Stuart, I found mine, probably two pairs, per my earlier post. I've struggled with Balearic Warblers in the past but most of my Majorca hols have been in October and I'm sure they must be more difficult then. Did you check out the bypass roadside quarry at Albercutx as some good stuff...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Hi Karl, Alpine Swift, Subalpine Warbler and Wryneck could be difficult. The rest, no problem although agreed with other forum members that actually seeing a Scops can be hard. Hearing them is pretty easy and you can "call them in" if you know the call. The foot of Bocquer used to be good for...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Hi John, Neither from where the Formentor bus ends as this is half way along the peninsula at the fancy 5 star hotel. Good for Crossbill there though. Bocquer valley should be good for Eleanoras and easily walkable from Puerto Pollenca. Eleanoras also pretty much guaranteed from the Cape by...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Thanks Martin. I think the Subalpines are pretty regular. Most of the old guide books mention Bonelli's as occassional migrants to Postage Stamp wood and Albercutx etc and Hearl does not treat them as rare or vagrant. I think the Spectacled is probably what we in the UK would classify as...
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    Mallorca 2010

    John, I think it will be about 5 or 6 km. A fair hike on a very busy, even dangerous road but will take you through Cases Velles which although now pretty private can still produce. A better option could be to take one of the boat trips out of Puerto P to the cape. It really depends what you...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Just back from Majorca after a week in Puerto Pollenca. Absolutely no problems with access to Boquer. On my second visit got fleeting glimpses of Balearic Warbler about half way down the descent track to the beach at the end. Much better on my third visit with up to 4 birds - males display...
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    Mallorca 2010

    By Pass etc Is it just me or am I right in thinking that there are absolutely no maps online that show the Puerto Pollensa by-pass. I'm sure we cycled on it in Oct 08 - from the Rio San Jordi bridge to the Llenaire Road and all the way round to Boquer. The aforementioned river (stream?) had...
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    Mallorca 2010

    Thanks Mike. I'll give Boquer a good go this time. Is there anything else good around at present. I've seen most of the regular stuff but could still do with a White-headed Duck or Ferug'. Malc
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    Mallorca 2010

    Balearic Warbler I'm hoping to spend a week in Puerto Pollensa from 27th March. Boquer is always high on the agenda. I've been there several times, usually in October, but never been lucky with Marmoras. Hopefully the valley will not be closed. Any tips for successful Marmoras hunting? Also, is...
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    Mallorca - What's new?

    Thanks Alan, will have a look at both locations and use more patience this time. I believe there are now Crested Coots at Ablufera, albeit introduced. Did you see any White Headed Ducks there as they sometimes appear in recent reports. Marbled Ducks also, although I've seen them before in...
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    Mallorca - What's new?

    It's been about 10 years since I've been to Majorca - used to go frequently when kids were young. Going back again this Oct and target bird must be Marmora's W as stupidly I've always dipped on them. Got most of the usual sp and a few rarities but no Balearics!! Are they always in Boquer - incl...
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    Marmora's Warbler

    Hi folks, Just joined the Forum. Hello!! Heading to Majorca for a week in Oct from 14th. I've been several times before but yet to find a Balearic (Marmoras) W. Lots of strolls up Boquer Valley but only Sardinians everywhere. Can anybody give me some tips as to where best to find. Also, are...
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