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  1. osprey31

    Mallorca 2021

    Interesting article https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2021/03/20/81175/spotlight-north-the-failures-gola.html
  2. osprey31

    Hello from Macclesfield

    Welcome aboard Brimag from a fellow birder in Stockport (Marple)
  3. osprey31

    Mallorca 2018

    The 2017 report is another quality publication. Appreciate the time & effort that everyone puts into it. Make a £10 paypal donation every month, but there didn't seem to be an easy way to become an actual member, or did i miss something on the website.
  4. osprey31

    Mallorca 2018

    Wow, congratulations to everyone concerned on a wonderful find
  5. osprey31

    Tavira, Algarve, Sept 2018

    Which hotel are you staying at, just out of interest ? Thanks
  6. osprey31

    First bird of 2015

    Heard a Robin, but first bird seen was a Wren
  7. osprey31

    hello from wigan

    Hi David, Welcome to the group. You've got plenty good birding locations on your doorstep, with Pennington, Wigan Flashes & the Lancashire flatlands & coastline. Get the Grandkids off to Martin Mere in a couple of months time, to see the thousands of Swans & Geese
  8. osprey31

    Where to Stay in Pollensa

    Hi Jeff, Wouldn't really class Puerto Pollensa as 'resorty', its definately low key compared with Alcudia. I've stayed at the Pollensa Park, & found it perfectly adequate, but i tend to stay further round the bay at Playa du Muro, as its quieter than Alcudia, & you're on the doorstep of the...
  9. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    Hi Bob, Yes, the turning is a far way down the lane beyond the rise in the road, there was a wreck of a house on the left hand side just before the turning, with 'Se Vende' & a phone number painted on the front wall...remember wondering what sort of offer the owner would accept...what a great...
  10. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    Isn't that typical, just as i come home, it starts to pick up ! Lots of quantity in the last week, but less quality than i've known in previous years, but its still the best place for seeing the traditional mediterranean species at close quarters in full plumage, whilst being surrounded by...
  11. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    Just back from a very enjoyable week. Visited all the sites, have to say that generally everywhere was fairly quiet. Highlight of the Albufera was 3 Spoonbill on friday, but didn't see Osprey or Woodchat Shrike all week. Great views of Stone Curlew, & plenty of Beeaters on the road down to the...
  12. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    Hi rachk116, hope this helps. http://www.tib.org/portal/en/web/ctm/autobus/linia/354 As has already been mentioned there is a bus (coach) service which runs along the coast road from Puerto Pollensa (Boquer Valley/La Gola/Albufereta etc) via Alcudia, Playa de Muro (Albufera - look out for the...
  13. osprey31

    Puerto Pollensa - Advice Required

    Hi Chris, I'd recommend buying a copy of 'Finding Birds in Mallorca' by Dave Gosney. It pretty much has the Pollenca/Alcudia area covered with some very detailed maps of the best spots in the area for birding. There is a regular bus service that runs down the coast road between PP & C'an...
  14. osprey31

    Albufera Marsh

    This is covered in depth on the annual Mallorca page
  15. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    Sounds like things are starting to pick up, i fly out on 26th for a week, staying in Playa de Muro, so hopefully there should be plenty to see & the temperatures will have risen a little. Absolutely love that part of the world...oh to be a lottery winner ! Phil
  16. osprey31

    Mallorca query

    This website might be of use to you http://www.birdinginspain.com/birding-in-mallorca.html I'd also recommend the Dave Gosney guide to Finding Birds in Mallorca, which has detailed maps of the s'Albufera aswell as the Puerto Pollenca, the Boquer Valley & the Albufereta, which is an area of...
  17. osprey31

    Red Rocks Marsh NNR, Merseyside

    Why should a charity be exempt from FOI requests, surely they should be as accountable as every other registered organisation
  18. osprey31

    Mallorca 2014

    I'll be out there the last week in April, its a great place to do some leisurely Birding, & get a bit of sunshine aswell
  19. osprey31

    Anyone else like Birds AND planes?

    You're not alone Wolfie, I grew up near Manchester Airport, & have been a spotter since the age of 10. My next door neighbour at the time was a very keen Birder & already having a pair of 10x50 bins from Dixons, i began to view the birds in the garden whilst waiting for the next Dan-Air 727 full...
  20. osprey31

    Your Most Recent "Life" Bird

    Stilt Sandpiper for me
  21. osprey31

    Another rubbish book about birdwatching

    Found 'While Flocks Last' by Charlie Elder, a good read - his quest to see every bird on the UK Red List.
  22. osprey31

    Mallorca 2013

    Hi SyrinxGC, Looks as if the autumn/winter timetables will be posted at the end of this month, but i doubt whether there will be any significant changes, as all the routes cover fairly populated areas.
  23. osprey31

    Mallorca 2013

    Thanks for posting that Chris, was looking at Menorca (1st week in october) as a change from Mallorca, but had heard conflicting reports about how good/bad the Son Bou reedbeds were for birding.
  24. osprey31

    Southport

    Marshside, Martin Mere & Mere Sands Wood are all within easy distance of Southport, & Ainsdale & Birkdale beaches are always worth a visit for the Gull & Wader roosts
  25. osprey31

    Visit to Mallorca - Spet 2013

    Hi Big Gully, As Mike says, there is plenty of info available on the internet with Mike himself doing a great job of keeping everyone updated on a daily basis on this website, so i'm not sure whether a guide is really required to be honest. Its easy to identify the birding hotspots, as they are...
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