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  1. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2024

    Originally identified as a Black-throated Loon/Diver (G.artica), now re-identified by experts as a Common Loon (G.immer) From memory there is a historical record, but none in recent memory. A search this morning has failed to relocate it as the sea is also pretty rough, but hopefully it will...
  2. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2023

    Willow warbler for me Steve
  3. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2023

    Yes; Moltoni's. Well done!
  4. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2023

    Also a little further along the track here: 39°41'00.9"N 2°32'06.0"E · Banyalbufar, Balearic Islands, Spain is usually good for them;)
  5. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2023

    Hi Steve. I saw at least 4 singing males a couple of days ago, along the track that leads up to the Son Creus finca near Banyalbufar. The area, albeit relatively unexplored, seems pretty good for them. Also a few Robins around as they breed up there. Long-tailed Tits can also put on an...
  6. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2021

    A great visit Kevin. A mega in the form of a Bluetail (less than 10 accepted records in Spain, 2 of them here in the Balearics), you got to see both the Iberian Grey Shrike and the Snow Bunting, both Balearic rarities, plus an "almost rarity" Little Gull. You did better in a few days than I've...
  7. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2021

    Hi Steve. That's an Egyptian vulture (immature). Nice shot. There has been reports of a pair successfully breeding in the area this year. Regards Steve
  8. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2019

    If it makes you feel better Mike I fell for the Red-flanked Bluetail which was also reported, I've lived in the Balearics for 35 years, so no excuse for me......:-C On another note a couple of days ago I went up to Orient, great few hours birding with at least 20 Fieldfare, 6 Redwing, loads of...
  9. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2019

    Mike, can you give me any more info. Quite a Mega....:eek!:
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    Mallorca 2019

  11. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2019

    Quite correct Martin! Also, just to let everyone know, this little guide is also available in English ;)
  12. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2019

    I also managed to connect with the Jack Snipe at St Jordi yesterday morning :) . Also a very showy Water Rail. I've never seen one so close and bold. A Bluethroat was also flitting around (my 6 year old son found it..). I estimated around 1.800 White Wagtail's at their roost at Palma airport, a...
  13. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Mike, PM me with your email Regards Steve
  14. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Seems it was ringed as an adult. Yours is the first reported sighting :t:
  15. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    News on your Little Stint: Calidris minuta Ringed on 01/10/2017 at Salobrar de Campos by a local ringer. :t: Cheers Steve
  16. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Hi Mike. Mute swan is classified as category A ("present in apparent natural state" in Spain), and although accidental to the Balearics, there's a breeding population nearby on the eastern peninsula. Therefore, natural arrival is probable (and the lone one in the Palma cathedral lake is still...
  17. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Hi Micky Can you PM me the photos? Cheers Steve
  18. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Hi Shaun. Not sure where you're based, but the El Toro area is very good for Balearic Warbler. Basically guaranteed here: https://goo.gl/maps/sq8fb2Y6Dq12 Cheers Steve
  19. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Try Hirundo rupestris.. some of the latin names need to be updated :t:
  20. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    As Mike quite rightly says, a lot of important information on species in Mallorca gets "lost" by visiting birders, which is a real shame ;). Even though the island's ornithological value is undisputed, it is still very underwatched and the local birder population is small, with just a handfull...
  21. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Hi Mike. Manolo Suarez ([email protected]) handles all the ringing issues in the Balearics, so ideally any observations of ringed birds should be fowarded to him. That way, any ringed bird sightings are processed quickly through the right channel, so the ringing program gets their...
  22. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    Hi Steve. The bird in the second photo was ringed on the 11/06/2016 at Salobrar de Campos. Seen 3 times since during 2017. Yours is the first sighting this year. All sightings from s'Albufera. As for the first bird, the ring is most probably Italian. An information request has been sent, so I'll...
  23. ESTEBANNIC

    Mallorca 2018

    My first sighting of this species since I've been on the island (+20 years)... 8 birds counted, but I suspect a few more were present. o:)
  24. ESTEBANNIC

    Pink-backed or Great White Pelican

    True, natural arrival cannot be ruled out. Any one else care to offer an ID opinion? Cheers Steve
  25. ESTEBANNIC

    Pink-backed or Great White Pelican

    Well, not usually. Classified as category D, so probably an escapee. Thanks for you opinion :t:
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