Interesting to see that Dunnocks are still around, I thought they would have long gone by now.
Hi all,
As mentioned above, I will be out again next week, based in Puerto Pollenca. Last year I posted a brief paper on dragonflies and damselflies in Mallorca, but forgive me if I post it again, attached here. I'd be very interested in any records that can add to those researched in the paper
Brill..I will keep my eyes open
I have started looking at the Butterflies of Mallorca and have not found many publications even spoke to Matt Rowlings
http://www.eurobutterflies.com/index.php
Little info out there.
Menorca info available
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Menorca
So if you have time Stew, start looking at the Butterflies
Cheers
Mike
Hi Patrick,
I will be out from Monday next week, and dunnock is a glaring hole in my Mallorca list! Any tips on where you're seeing them?
Stew
Back home now after two weeks in Mallorca. Best event was a Raven mobbing a Black Vulture!
Went to Albercutz on Friday 25th, but it was very windy. Just four Red Kites and a Booted Eagle. But on our way down to the bus stop we briefly came across a long, thin warbler. Pale brown-grey above, and white/pale below; otherwise no distinguishing markings. Having looked in books in more detail now I'm home, Western Orphean Warbler looks the best fit - is that possible/likely?
I have started looking at the Butterflies of Mallorca and have not found many publications even spoke to Matt Rowlings
http://www.eurobutterflies.com/index.php
Little info out there.
Menorca info available
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Menorca
So if you have time Stew, start looking at the Butterflies
Cheers
Mike
Hi
Although I research mainly moths, I have maintained a passing interest in the butterflies of the Balearic Islands (just for completeness in terms of the Lepidoptera).
There is information on the butterflies but it scattered and my list contains a few 'questions' that still need to be answered and people's views on the distribution within the islands does vary.
There is a booklet, produced by Guillem Pons and published in 2000: Les papallones diurnes de les balears., Series: Quaderns de natura de les Balears 87pp. ill. col. Edicions Documenta Balear, Palma de Mallorca.
From memory, there are 46 species reported from the Balearic Islands although some of these may be erroneus. I have a full list of the species.
Martin
Hi all,
I have started looking at the Butterflies of Mallorca and have not found many publications even spoke to Matt Rowlings
http://www.eurobutterflies.com/index.php
Little info out there.
Menorca info available
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_butterflies_of_Menorca
So if you have time Stew, start looking at the Butterflies
Cheers
Mike
Hi Mike,
I've not put too much effort into butterflies (Mallorca or UK!), but I do have the attached list, which I think was posted on the Forum by Martin some time ago (sorry if I'm doing you a disservice Martin).
Although I don't chase a butterfly list, Mike M and I saw several Two-tailed Paschas at Son Real last year - they were pretty impressive!
Stew
Back home now after two weeks in Mallorca. Best event was a Raven mobbing a Black Vulture!
Went to Albercutz on Friday 25th, but it was very windy. Just four Red Kites and a Booted Eagle. But on our way down to the bus stop we briefly came across a long, thin warbler. Pale brown-grey above, and white/pale below; otherwise no distinguishing markings. Having looked in books in more detail now I'm home, Western Orphean Warbler looks the best fit - is that possible/likely?
Heard Grasshopper Warbler in s'albufera last week
Pancho, I think you would’ve definitely have noticed the black head and mask if it was an Orphean Warbler, what about Garden Warbler? Or even the Balearic version of Spotted Flycatcher (should be called Un-spotted in my view!)?
Cheers
Richard
Hi Mike,
I've not put too much effort into butterflies (Mallorca or UK!), but I do have the attached list, which I think was posted on the Forum by Martin some time ago (sorry if I'm doing you a disservice Martin).
Stew
Hi Stew
That might be a list I put together but I don't think so (at least I hope not). There are some typos and it's actually missing a few species.
I'll try to post a more complete list soon (it will give me something to do whilst sitting out the rain here).
Martin
Hi Stew
That might be a list I put together but I don't think so (at least I hope not). There are some typos and it's actually missing a few species.
I'll try to post a more complete list soon (it will give me something to do whilst sitting out the rain here).
Martin
Here's an up-dated list. If anyone knows of any other species, I'd be happy to hear from them (as with any moth records).
Martin