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Recent content by The Snapper

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    Mallorca 2022

    Dawn walk to Son Real today. Again didn’t see Balearic Wblr. Nightjar calling near the viewing platform, 4+Stone Curlew heard, Nightingale and a drake Pochard on the torrente
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    Mallorca 2022

    Early morning walk from hotel to Son Real today. Couldn’t locate any Balearic Wblrs but many Sardinians. Also noted Marsh Harrier, 7 Kentish Plover, sev Bee-Eaters, 30+ Thekla Lark, Tawny Pipit, 10+Woodchats, num Med Flys & Stonechats
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    Mallorca 2022

    Now in Mallorca at Exagon hotel on edge of Can Picafort. Decent birding in hotel grounds & down nearby ‘torrente’. First day noted juv Shelduck, pale morph Eleonoras, sev Audouins, Kingfisher, Hoopoes, a few badius Woodchats, numerous Med Flys, Golden Oriole, Firecrest, Fan-tailed Wblr etc
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    Mallorca 2022

    Hi Josep, Where’s best to cross the Torrente to get to Son Real from Can Picafort?
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    Mallorca 2022

    Perfect, many thanks Josep. I can now see the route. I prefer walking anyway 😁 I assume the local gardens/parks hold Mediterranean Flycatcher?
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    Mallorca 2022

    Hi Josep, We are staying at the Exagon Park Hotel so pretty close to San Real. I was thinking of getting a taxi to the Finca & walking down to the coast. Would you suggest otherwise?
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    Mallorca 2022

    Fantastic thanks Mike. Is the best access road to the coast the one by the Finca Son Real?
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    Mallorca 2022

    Hi Mike et Al. I’ll be in Mallorca on a family holiday at the end of next week staying on the edge of Can Picafort. Although being mainly family related, being a keen(well obsessive) birder i’ll try to get a little time out. My main aim is Balearic Wblr. I guess Son Real will be my best bet...
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    Mediterranean Gulls, NW Italy, Liguria, Feb

    Yes, Med Gulls. Adults and a 2nd winter(one with a little black in primaries).
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    Gull with black on wings, Serbia, SE Europe

    Agree with Little Gull esp with that carpal bar.
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    Raptors, Marettimo Sicily

    Pale morph Booted Eagle
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    Seen near Juneau, Alaska

    Both Surf Scoters
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    Three waders near Titchwell, UK

    1) Dunlin 2) Curlew Sand 3) Grey Plover
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    Isle of Skye, Loch Ainort.

    Yep winter plumage Black Guillemot
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    riu guanacaste (palace) mid trip review. please ask any questions

    I used a guide off the beach(with pink tshirts) on non birding trips. I did see some decent stuff on these and they have a decent basic knowledge. However, if you are keen to see specific and difficult-to-see species, you really need to use Olivier Esquivel. I had a list of key species & he...
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