Mallorca 2015 (1 Viewer)

[Mike Montier]

A Spoonbill is still at Albufereta and a few Northern gannet are being seen from the coasts. That's the only news so far today. Mike

 

[honeym]

I dont know, I only know it was on the pines wood, i guess near or around the houses.
The new job is fine, with many exciting challenges ahead on Tramuntana and Dragonera

Hi Pep
Good luck with the new job. It's great news.
Good to know that the type locality (Sa Dragonera) of a Balearic Islands endemic moth that I described (Idaea acutipennis) is also in good hands.
Martin

 

[Mike Montier]

The weather has been warm and sunny for some time and it is amazing just how many butterflies are still on the wing with good numbers of both Painted Lady and Red Admiral being the most obvious although other species are present in smaller numbers. It doesn't feel much like Christmas. Mike

 

[pereto]

This time of the year the Albufereta nature reserve is an excellent site. Some 10 days ago, 9 Greater flamingoes, 4 Great white egrets and more than 200 ducks and coot were present, among many other birds.

Yesterday morning was even better: 30 flamingoes!!!, 8 Great white egret, 49 Little egret, 8 Cattle egret, 23 Cormorant, 11 Grey heron, 24 Black-winged stilt, 260+ Shoveler, 90+ Mallard, 100+ Coot, 5 Moorhen, 2 Shelduck, 1 Pintail, 2 Marsh harriers, some 30 Lapwing, 2 Water rail (heard), 7 Red-legged partridge, 1 Common snipe, 1 Peregrine sitting on an electric pilon, and many Zitting cisticola, Blackbirds, finches, robins, warblers, etc. etc. Ah, and 56 Kentish plover on the beach. All together a great morning around the wetlands.

By the way, you can see the new platform on my facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1695031757386867.1073741836.1539834452906599

Saludos and happy Xmas.
Pere

 

[bob freeman]

This time of the year the Albufereta nature reserve is an excellent site. Some 10 days ago, 9 Greater flamingoes, 4 Great white egrets and more than 200 ducks and coot were present, among many other birds.

Yesterday morning was even better: 30 flamingoes!!!, 8 Great white egret, 49 Little egret, 8 Cattle egret, 23 Cormorant, 11 Grey heron, 24 Black-winged stilt, 260+ Shoveler, 90+ Mallard, 100+ Coot, 5 Moorhen, 2 Shelduck, 1 Pintail, 2 Marsh harriers, some 30 Lapwing, 2 Water rail (heard), 7 Red-legged partridge, 1 Common snipe, 1 Peregrine sitting on an electric pilon, and many Zitting cisticola, Blackbirds, finches, robins, warblers, etc. etc. Ah, and 56 Kentish plover on the beach. All together a great morning around the wetlands.

By the way, you can see the new platform on my facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1695031757386867.1073741836.1539834452906599

Saludos and happy Xmas.
Pere

Pere
Sounds great out on the Island right now and look forward to using the new viewing platform later next year.
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you too and all who post on this thread.

Cheers

Bob

 

[kevinh]

Wishing all who use this thread a very merry Christmas.

 

[Mike Montier]

Merry Christmas to all. It has been great meeting many of you here and I look forward to seeing you again. Have a peaceful New Year, the Big Year starts again soon and I will be going flat out in January. That way I can at least be near the top, even if it's only for one month. Happy birding, Mike

 

[s.g.]

merry xmas to all, a few shots from oct. at tucan.
steve.

 

[pereto]

Pere
Sounds great out on the Island right now and look forward to using the new viewing platform later next year.
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you too and all who post on this thread.

Cheers

Bob

Thanks Bob, yes this winter treats us with great sightings and it is really mild, though we miss some rain. By the way, the Centre for Ornithological Tourism of La Gola (CTO-LG) in Port de Pollença will reopen in February. Do not miss it!

Happy Xmas season and new year to you too, and to all members of this thread!!
All the best
Pere
PS: you may wish to follow my fb page (Mallorca.Natural.Tours) or Twitter (@McaNatTours) for more updates

 

[Mike Montier]

Thanks Pere, I am sure many people will be visiting La Gola throughout the year, it's a great place.
I saw a Black kite today near Ses Salines. Less than a handful winter here but I have seen this one several times now. Mike

 

[Mike Montier]

I hope you have all had a good festive season and thanks all for contributing throughout the year, some great birds seen and hopefully another good year ahead. I will start a new thread tomorrow by which time I will hopefully have ticked off all three owls (they are not difficult here in the south with Barn, Scop's and Long-eared all being present in Parc Mondrago) and Stone curlew. All the best, Mike

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

Thank you, Mike, for all of your contributions during the year. I hope 2016 brings you a healthier and happier year than 2015.

 

[Ben Nevis]

Just like Jeff,I would like to thank you Mike,for all your time and help again this year.I also wish you a Happy and Healthier 2016 and look forward to meeting up again In July.

"Slange" B

 

[Mike Montier]

Many thanks. See you in 2016! Mike

 

[s.g.]

Majorca Oct 2015

A Few Shots From Oct. Salbufera And Tucan.
Steve.

 

[s.g.]

salbufera again.

 

[s.g.]

Majorca Oct 2015

more.

 

[Mike Montier]

Nice shots Steve. Thanks for all your postings throughout the year, a great bonus for this thread. I hope you make it out here again, there are some great opportunities at the moment with Hawfinch showing at Son Real down to only a few feet. Mike

 

[s.g.]

thanks mike, hope you are feeling better and have a pain free year, like i have said before i know what the pain is like with a bad back!!!.
salbufera again.

 

[Mike Montier]

My back is brilliant now following surgery thanks Steve. I was in hospital twice recently for another problem and I have to go back in to have some more surgery. I am going flat out in the Bigyear hoping to be near the top this year so I hope the next operation doesn't come during migration. Some great birds around at the moment, you would enjoy the photo opportunities, even I have got some good shots! Mike