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  1. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Hi TonyCath The Corncrake will still be there but apparently they become more difficult to see as the grasses and plants in the fields grow taller as time progresses, and thus they become less conspicuous. I guess also, they are more bold when they first arrive and are advertising for a mate. In...
  2. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I am also going on one last road trip in the USA next week, traveling around New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. I’m going to Tucson for just one bird, the Elegant trogon. Wish me luck. It’s a long way to go just to dip. Unthinkable. I will post all the Mallorca news I get and will be thinking about...
  3. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I see that a Trumpeter finch has been found on the Island of Cabrera. It looks like it was found by Jason, and also seen by Maties. I hope I got that right. Meanwhile, I have been on another Island. The magnificent Island of Iona, off the Scottish coast, to scatter the ashes of my mother-in-law...
  4. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A good morning at the tower, Albercutx, with: 1 Montagu’s harrier, sub-adult male. 10 Honey buzzard 1 Egyptian vulture, sub adult 4 Marsh harrier 2 migrant common Kestrel. Well done to those who enjoyed this nice passage of raptors. Also seen around, 18 Eleonora’s falcons. Not much in sunny...
  5. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A bit of a late answer to TonyCath. A few Bonelli’s warblers have been seen so I see no reason why your recording wasn’t the real deal. We have talked quite a bit on here about Merlín and how inaccurate it can be so I guess it’s hard to be sure. Mike
  6. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Few days out are better than today. It was just one of those days where everything fitted into place and there were smiles all round. I met with Phil early at the salt pans of Salobrar de Campos. We saw some good birds including the Lesser flamingo which is still performing well. Then Geordie...
  7. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    After our normal Sunday routine of visiting friends in hospital, we joined the queue at Es Cruce in the blazing sun. After nearly 2 hours of shuffling along, we finally made it into the restaurant. As it’s so near Vilafranca, we paid a visit there afterwards, feeling somewhat stuffed. Almost...
  8. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Congratulations David, and all concerned! What a fabulous bird to see. It makes all those cold birdless days seem worth it. Mike
  9. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    The tower at Albercutx is quite lively this morning. I believe our David is there at the moment so I will leave it to him to post the good news later. Bee-eaters still passing through in groups. More later. Mike
  10. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A lovely evening walk around my local parc of Mondragó and at last, some spring migrants. 3 Northern Wheatear, several Pied flycatchers, Wryneck, Willow warbler, and Woodchats. I even managed my first ever photo of a Nightingale. I will be going tomorrow evening to hopefully hear and see the...
  11. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Yes Jonny, you are spot on. Albufera and Salobrar are the best sites for Collared pratincole but time is getting on now. There were quite a few seen at both sites, with some staying a few days. There may be another wave. I’ve asked around and a few birders have seen them well into May. All...
  12. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Bee-eaters being seen and heard around the Island, so they are in! A bit late but they are a joy to watch as they show off their multi-colored and vibrant plumage. A few stay to breed. Enjoy them if you can. Mike
  13. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    The Lesser flamingo was quite distant today but still present on the last pool, on the right-hand side, going down the Camino de Sa Barrala from hotel fontsanta. I’m sure others will get/have got better photos but I have been banned from climbing the banks as last time I slipped down and got...
  14. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I arrived at the depuradora, albufera, at 08.30 as arranged and Phil Garnett was already there, as I expected him to be. I had the added bonus of meeting Toni there, other half of ToniCath. Very good to meet you Toni, it was great talking away about fishing and birding, whilst lapping up some of...
  15. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I hope Pep or Biel can report about the Lesser flamingo. I’ve just watched a wonderful video of the bird. Lots of other great birds have also been found there. I will report more fully when I have more details. Mike
  16. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    JTweedie. Yes, we do report on Menorca and Ibiza but I don’t get much news from there. I know that both have had some incredible birds present over the years. I will post any news I get. I wanted to visit a museum in Menorca but I haven’t yet got round to it. There is apparently a stuffed...
  17. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    A big welcome to all visitors. I really hope the weather improves for you. I always seem to feel responsible when the weather turns bad. It’s due to improve I believe. Certainly, the sharp icy wind has gone which is a great relief, it was difficult to deal with. I’m going to the depuradora early...
  18. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    If you google “EDAR Vilafranca” you will get this map. From the Ma5111, it is marked “Depuradora” as shown on the map. Drive all the way down the narrow road past fields either side. At the “T” junction at the end, the depuradora is towards the right but it is best to turn left and park at the...
  19. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I’m busy making a map of Vilafranca although my directions should come with a health warning, just ask Mike Swiss or Kevin. In the meantime, millions of velella velella have washed up in my local bay. They turn the sea blue and are driven solely by the wind, hence the common name...
  20. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Tim and Jo reported 3 Gull-billed terns from Salobrar. I have been waiting for them to arrive. More news later. Mike
  21. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Unable to sleep for thinking about those falcons at Vilafranca, I got up at a ridiculous time and headed off for the Plains. Corn buntings were abundant there, a guess would be about 30 in a small area. As it was so early, many birds were in the road, taking in grit I assume. Short-toed larks...
  22. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    I had to take Jane’s car for an MOT and took the opportunity to call in at Vilafranca on the way home. I always keep a spare camera and binoculars in my car but soon realised I was in the wrong car. Nothing! To add to the misery, I was surrounded by raptors. I then read that 5 Lesser kestrels...
  23. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Philip Garnett in Santa Ponça reported a good day for migration yesterday with many common migrants. I have long believed that many arriving migrants from Africa come in to Mallorca in the South West. On some of these good days of incoming birds, I have been at Cap de Ses Salines in the...
  24. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Sounds like great days all round! Many thanks everyone for putting the news on here so quickly, that’s truly excellent as it allows those birders who need Collared flycatcher and other goodies, a good chance of connecting. Things are definitely hotting up. Mike
  25. Mike Montier

    Mallorca 2024

    Spending some time closer to home has been delightful, despite all this rarity action. A gentle stroll can be very rewarding in a very ordinary way. Great birds are easy to take for granted when seen often, so it’s a joy to look at them in a fresh way. There are lots of other things to enjoy...
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