Mallorca 2016 (1 Viewer)

[kevinh]

Glad to hear that Philip met Kevin at the depuradora today. I think they saw five Bluethroats there and a good selection of waders.
28 Flamingoes at Albufera and the Starling roost is building up with an estimated 30,000 birds leaving this morning.
Also Philip saw another Lesser Whitethroat near Santa Ponsa, he described all the identification features to eliminate juvenile Sardinian warbler, his second this autumn. Mike

Yes, nice to meet Phil who I've heard you mention many times. Great to see so many bluethroats, at least 2 whinchats there. Also Temminck's stint and a late fly by Purple heron. Red kite on the way back to Arta.

 

[Mike Montier]

A large movement of Booted Eagles through the Cap this morning and another sighting of the Lesser-spotted Eagle, now thought to be the same bird.
Also the two White Storks have been seen again near the airport. Mike

 

[LaGola]

Now available the birdlist, that have been seen in La Gola the last 15 days of september, on the website you can download it there.

http://www.ctolagola.com/birdlist-listado-de-aves-llistat-d-aus/


Regards,

Lupe

 

[s.g.]

sept. 18 to oct 3

thanks mike, definitely a RBS at the boquer just changed a bit.
curlew sands in mist then sun,
r. plover,
l. egret, all at sillot.
Steve.

 

[Mike Montier]

Still a few Honey Buzzard passing through the south this weekend. Also some Booted Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Hobby and migrant Common Kestrel. Mike

 

[s.g.]

sept. 18 to oct 3

distant shots of little stints at sillot,
bluethroat and pochard at depuradora.
Steve.

 

[bob freeman]

North Majorca 25th Sep- 5th Oct 2016

Returned from a ten day visit to the Island last week, weather and bird wise another very enjoyable visit to Majorca
I must admit I have never seen the island so busy and found it very difficult to find accommodation and Hire Car in the Pollenca area even though flights were pretty easy to come by.
Birding was restricted to early mornings only and the odd evening,this was due to promising the other half that I would not disappear for the day as it was her time off work. Since it never got light until 0730 it was soon pretty hot by about 1030 thus a nice time to head to the beach anyways.
Only one shower of rain in the whole ten days surprised me as on previous September visits I have experienced massive thunderstorms so we must have caught it lucky this time.
Mind you the Mossies at S,Albufera early morning were relentless even after applying lots of Jungle Formula Xtra Strength
Migrant wise only Redstarts,Whinchat and the R B Shrike,the latter which frequented the school rails opposite the Boquer car park were about the only birds of note oh and the B N Grebe & Wood Sandpiper on Bishop 2 pond S,Albufera.
I did manage an early morning drive to Formentor and just as well because heading back it was bumper to bumper traffic going the other way,picked up the usual Eleonora Falcon,Blue Rock Thrush & Balearic Warbler at the Cap plus Booted Eagle at Casa Velles along with Redstarts and Firecrest on the way back.
Great views of Osprey fishing the Grand canal S,Albufera on the 1st Oct,it was perched on the old pylon just opposite the new viewing area at the top of the reserve entrance road, just before the dog leg. I watched it attempt an unsuccessful dive which loosened off a few of its feathers before flying off to try its luck elswhere.
Nice views of Three Little Bitterns on the stretch of path over the three bridges a few days later, and also counts of 20 plus Stone Curlew in field next to Sa Roca hide on my two visits here plus feeding G R Warbler and Chiffies on reserve boardwalk section of path.
Watched a feral cat stalking Stone Curlews in the field next to Boquer Valley but Stone Curlew totally outfoxed it,mind you I can see these cats having an adverse affect when the birds are breeding.
Also count of about 20 Stone Curlew at far hide Can Cuerassa along with a lone Wheatear and lots of Swallow on 2nd Oct,all pools here very dry at that time.
Single Grey Plover at Albuferta on 30th plus G W Egret from viewing tower.
Next visit to Majorca planned for April- May 2017 so looking forward to that.
I would also like to say a big thanks to Mike for keeping this thread up to date and answering all the questions thrown at him, also to Craig Shaw & Stew B for their recent in depth blog and trip reports,great stuff

Cheers

Bob

 

[bob freeman]

Little Bittern S,ALBUFERA

 

[bob freeman]

Cat & Curlew etc

 

[eagle33]

Superb selection of pictures Bob.

Returned from a ten day visit to the Island last week, weather and bird wise another very enjoyable visit to Majorca
I must admit I have never seen the island so busy and found it very difficult to find accommodation and Hire Car in the Pollenca area even though flights were pretty easy to come by.
Birding was restricted to early mornings only and the odd evening,this was due to promising the other half that I would not disappear for the day as it was her time off work. Since it never got light until 0730 it was soon pretty hot by about 1030 thus a nice time to head to the beach anyways.
Only one shower of rain in the whole ten days surprised me as on previous September visits I have experienced massive thunderstorms so we must have caught it lucky this time.
Mind you the Mossies at S,Albufera early morning were relentless even after applying lots of Jungle Formula Xtra Strength
Migrant wise only Redstarts,Whinchat and the R B Shrike,the latter which frequented the school rails opposite the Boquer car park were about the only birds of note oh and the B N Grebe & Wood Sandpiper on Bishop 2 pond S,Albufera.
I did manage an early morning drive to Formentor and just as well because heading back it was bumper to bumper traffic going the other way,picked up the usual Eleonora Falcon,Blue Rock Thrush & Balearic Warbler at the Cap plus Booted Eagle at Casa Velles along with Redstarts and Firecrest on the way back.
Great views of Osprey fishing the Grand canal S,Albufera on the 1st Oct,it was perched on the old pylon just opposite the new viewing area at the top of the reserve entrance road, just before the dog leg. I watched it attempt an unsuccessful dive which loosened off a few of its feathers before flying off to try its luck elswhere.
Nice views of Three Little Bitterns on the stretch of path over the three bridges a few days later, and also counts of 20 plus Stone Curlew in field next to Sa Roca hide on my two visits here plus feeding G R Warbler and Chiffies on reserve boardwalk section of path.
Watched a feral cat stalking Stone Curlews in the field next to Boquer Valley but Stone Curlew totally outfoxed it,mind you I can see these cats having an adverse affect when the birds are breeding.
Also count of about 20 Stone Curlew at far hide Can Cuerassa along with a lone Wheatear and lots of Swallow on 2nd Oct,all pools here very dry at that time.
Single Grey Plover at Albuferta on 30th plus G W Egret from viewing tower.
Next visit to Majorca planned for April- May 2017 so looking forward to that.
I would also like to say a big thanks to Mike for keeping this thread up to date and answering all the questions thrown at him, also to Craig Shaw & Stew B for their recent in depth blog and trip reports,great stuff

Cheers

Bob

 

[Mike Montier]

Great photos Bob, many thanks for sharing them. Glad you are coming back to the Island next spring and I am also pleased that the weather was kinder to you this time. I am just waiting for some of those Yellow-browed Warblers to arrive...any day now! All the best, Mike

 

[Ben Nevis]

Superb photos Bob. :t:

 

[s.g.]

sept. 18 to oct 3

very nice bob.
redstarts and cirl bunting son real.
Steve.

 

[LaGola]

Hello everyone,

This saturday on 15th october we have a BIRDRINGING DEMOSTRATION in La Gola. At 9:30 to 12.30h. You are all invited!
https://www.facebook.com/1261151841...442410036963/1133441706703700/?type=3&theater


I want to informated too that the next 19th october we have a PRESENTATION of the first Birding Race at 12h in La Gola. You are all invited too.

We encourage to make a group of birdwatchers and take a part in the BIRDING RACE will take place 21-23 october. Here you have the information to register and all about this event.

http://mallorcabirding.com/

Sincerely,

Lupe

 

[bob freeman]

Thanks for the comments lads.
Mike hope your YBW shows up soon,been a massive influx of them in Uk,strong Easterly winds have been blowing here for nearly a week now but they are not producing the expected amount of birds that the Twitchers were hoping for.
The Mega birds seem to be confined to the islands Shetland,Lindisfarne and Spurn of course,still early days yet .
Steve you must be the chap I bumped into a few early mornings at Boquer and S,Albufera,I remember you telling me about your visit to Son Real,great shots.
Well roll on April is all I can say.

Cheers

Bob

 

[kevinh]

2 bluethroat still showing at Depadura also. a grey plover. Turnstone on the beach at Son Real. Corn and Cirl bunting as well as Firecrest showing from the hide there. Albufera quiet with 2 Pintail, 5 Stone curlew and GW egret the highlights.

 

[s.g.]

well remembered bob,
goldfinch also son real,
redshank,
wood sand,
pintail all salbufera.
Steve.

 

[Mike Montier]

Very few migrant birds being seen, just another Yellow-browed warbler but the big influx hasn't happened yet, perhaps they are still on their way. Phil and I are going to Boquer on Monday and hope to get lucky.
Also a Hen Harrier at Salobrar de Campos, 2 Pintail and 2 Gargany. Mike

 

[s.g.]

sept. 18 to oct 3

not sure about the first photo but i remember martin mentioned Asian hornet, did not get too close.they were on the side of the steps at depuadora.
redstart,
pied fly.
spotted fly.. these all salbufera.
Steve.

 

[Brian Bullough]

Looking to book a trip on my own for next year can anyone tell me a good time to visit for the Orchids ,most seem to have gone over by April.
Cheers
brian