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Mallorca 2018 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Mike Montier
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Thanks Martin but already tried the BTO who sent it to the IWSG, they said it could be an unregistered scheme or even lost a colour ring.
Little Stint and Dunlin Salbufera
Pheasants Son Real seen more this year than the last 10 put together.
Serin Son Real.
Steve.
Little Stint and Dunlin Salbufera
Pheasants Son Real seen more this year than the last 10 put together.
Serin Son Real.
Steve.
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Josep Manchado
(Pep)
Hello,
It is a local birder who uses this ringing scheme, he is not in the international web sites.
Maybe if you ask to [email protected] they can say you.
beckcottage birder
Member
First winter Mediterranean Gull on beach in front of hotel Romantic Port de Pollenca
beckcottage birder
Member
Two 1st W plus one adult W Med Gulls feeding over flood debris in Pollenca bay. Mainly South of the town towards Torrent de San Jordi.
Mike Montier
Well-known member
Hi JeffMoh. I don’t know of any specific boat trips for birders but there still maybe a few outings being offered. You will be able to see both species of Shearwaters from Formentor if not.
The east coast is better still if you can get there.
If anyone knows any more, could they please post. Thanks, Mike
The east coast is better still if you can get there.
If anyone knows any more, could they please post. Thanks, Mike
Mcnswiss2
Well-known member
Best place I found for seeing shearwaters close is at Cap de Pera near Cala Ratjada, Cala san Vincente and Formentor as Mike said
beckcottage birder
Member
We spent the afternoon avoiding the rain and floods at s'Amarador. Singing Great reed Warbler , 7+ Song Thrush single Sky Lark and Water Pipit over. And the days high light a male Bluethroat next to the track just a few meters from the car.
Mike Montier
Well-known member
Two Yellow-browed warblers seen by Maties at Albufera. Also a Merlín at Albufereta.
I went to Porto Colom to look for Yellow-browed warblers and as soon as I stepped out of the car, one was calling. I played a recording straight away and it was definitely the same call.
It was in exactly the same location as last year as found by Jason. Let’s hope lots more are on their way.
Good prediction Cristina!!
Mike
I went to Porto Colom to look for Yellow-browed warblers and as soon as I stepped out of the car, one was calling. I played a recording straight away and it was definitely the same call.
It was in exactly the same location as last year as found by Jason. Let’s hope lots more are on their way.
Good prediction Cristina!!
Mike
Mike Montier
Well-known member
When I was at Porto Colom there was a falconer training a Harris hawk. The owner told me he had lost four birds here in Mallorca and his friends had also lost birds. One was found electrocuted but there must still be quite a few free-flying birds out there.
Just one to consider for anyone seeing unidentified raptors.
It’s still important to report birds though. I have only ever seen one here.
Mike
Just one to consider for anyone seeing unidentified raptors.
It’s still important to report birds though. I have only ever seen one here.
Mike
I took a boat trip out to Formentor from Puerto Pollensa in the summer and saw Scopoli’s from it. It’s not specifically for birding, but you can still see them anyway. Here is the link to the company.
http://lanchaslagaviota.com/en/formentor-point/
ESTEBANNIC
Well-known member
News on your Little Stint:
Calidris minuta
Ringed on 01/10/2017 at Salobrar de Campos by a local ringer. :t:
Cheers
Steve
LaGola
Ornithological tourism center
Mike Montier
Well-known member
At the Cap early this morning I don’t ever remember seeing so many birds in the air at the same time before.
There were groups of Starling, Goldfinch, Linnet, Swallows, House Martins, Wood pigeons, Ravens, House sparrows, Skylarks and Song Thrushes.
There were good numbers of Scopoli’s shearwaters and a few Balearic shearwaters flying close in for a change.
Migrating raptors were: two Marsh Harrier, one Booted Eagle and two Common Kestrels.
A strange thrush did a circuit overhead which we are still investigating. It was quite compact with a shortish tail, white underwing, white half necklace and light grey overall. A bit of a mystery.
Mike
There were groups of Starling, Goldfinch, Linnet, Swallows, House Martins, Wood pigeons, Ravens, House sparrows, Skylarks and Song Thrushes.
There were good numbers of Scopoli’s shearwaters and a few Balearic shearwaters flying close in for a change.
Migrating raptors were: two Marsh Harrier, one Booted Eagle and two Common Kestrels.
A strange thrush did a circuit overhead which we are still investigating. It was quite compact with a shortish tail, white underwing, white half necklace and light grey overall. A bit of a mystery.
Mike
beckcottage birder
Member
High lights from Boquer gardens and groves this morning ; Black Redstart 2, single Yellow browed Warbler and Spotted Flycatcher.
Mcnswiss2
Well-known member
A walk to the enterence of Ternelles Valley near Pollensa.
6 Black vultures, 5 Griffon Vultures, Red Kite, Kestrel, Gray wagtails, Blue Rockthrush, Crag Martins,and Ravens seen.
Mike, regarding permission for enterning the valley, do you now have to go with a guide? If so how long does the guide stay with you?
6 Black vultures, 5 Griffon Vultures, Red Kite, Kestrel, Gray wagtails, Blue Rockthrush, Crag Martins,and Ravens seen.
Mike, regarding permission for enterning the valley, do you now have to go with a guide? If so how long does the guide stay with you?
Mike Montier
Well-known member
Hi Mike. You don’t need a guide but many people have one as they usually arrange entrance and also they know all the best places.
I went recently but StewB did all the arranging.
Perhaps he will post here how to obtain the permits.
It’s a great place and I had the best views of both Griffon and Black vulture ever. Over twenty in the sky at one time is possible and they come really low. Absolutely brilliant and a great day out.
Mike
I went recently but StewB did all the arranging.
Perhaps he will post here how to obtain the permits.
It’s a great place and I had the best views of both Griffon and Black vulture ever. Over twenty in the sky at one time is possible and they come really low. Absolutely brilliant and a great day out.
Mike
