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Message: <blockquote data-quote="wolfbirder" data-source="post: 1449596" data-attributes="member: 28091">I went back in October 2003, you can see my report (and others that might highlight Spring reports) by looking at "Vacational Trip Reports" on this website, put "Menorca" in the search box top right of screen, and enter.You will see I have saved the area you are in until last - but it is the best in my opinion. Fornells I believe has some disused saltpans where Bee-eaters breed (or used to breed). But a mile or two out of Fornells take a right turn towards Cap de Cavilliera and quickly you come to Cala Tirant (I think it also goes under another name too), but anyway it is a pool with waders on, passerines in the scrub, and plenty of raptors in the general area such as Egyptian Vultures, Booted Eagles, Red Kite, Marsh harriers, I also had a hen Harrier and as I drove into Fornells a migrating Montagu's Harrier. The birds I saw may be different to the ones you see of course. My best birds were 3 Alpine Accentors but you wont see them in May. You should however enjoy great views of the mentioned raptors, also waterbirds at Cala Tirant, other birds like Hoopoe, Wodchat Shrike, larks and pipits etc. i don't think you need to go to Son Bou but on the coast north of Cuitedella is a good place for Stone Curlews and small birds. Get yourself a map of the island, & I suggest considering car hire that is booked in advance (but take both paper and card driving licence) through any reputable company like Sixt / Hertz etc. If you dont want to drive, you can still check out the saltpans at Fornells and maybe get to Cala Tirant and Cap de Caveleira. I am sure bike hire is easy around Fornells.Hope you have a nice time.</blockquote>

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