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    Mallorca 2023

    Not in West Yorkshire there weren't Mike. ;)
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    Mallorca 2023

    An interesting article: https://www.birdguides.com/articles/arjun-dutta-is-ai-a-birders-friend-or-foe/?dm_i=73DM,KGH6,ZV4YI,2MMGL,1
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    Mallorca 2023

    Merlin is the best of the apps available in my opinion but can still throw up oddments. I had Cliff Swallow, allegedly, in West Yorkshire earlier in the year. It helps to allow it to know your position and the various packs for downloading are quite useful. We had a trip to Colombia earlier in...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Where is this new pond, please?
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    Mallorca 2023

    We had a final sweep through S'Albufera this morning before the pressing demands of packing dragged us away. There was nothing exceptional to be found (by us) other than a solitary Black-tailed Godwit and single Temminck's and Little Stints. An eclipse Wigeon was pointed out by the sharp-eyed...
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    Mallorca 2023

    As we near the end of our visit we took a look at the Fisherman's Walk at Cala San Vicenz yesterday, as recommended by those more experienced than we. We did enjoy a delightful walk in bright sunshine, stopping short of the quarry but it was relatively bird-free. A couple of Red Kites and...
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    Mallorca 2023

    A quick call into Maristany gave us the first Swift (Common) of our trip as well as a Marbled Duck. A lovely walk down to the Necropolis at Son Real gave good views of a couple of Woodchat, Thekla Larks and a Stonechat as well as innumerable Mediterranean Flycatchers. A flock of 12...
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    Mallorca 2023

    As an addendum, we had a short walk up Boquer this evening expecting that the regular tourists would be gone. Most were, apparently, as we were only passed by around 30, some complete with Bluetooth speakers so to share their enjoyment. Anyway, we were pleased to finally connect with two...
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    Mallorca 2023

    It is a shame about Ternelles - we were due to join the walk last week but the forecast heavy rain, which duly arrived, led to us pulling out. How our aged legs would have coped with such a long walk is also questionable. Whilst I do understand how it should be a right of access path, visits to...
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    Mallorca 2023

    We enjoyed a really great morning of good "old-fashioned" birding at S'Albufera today. Lots of the regular stuff on display; the very obliging Pacific Golden Plover; hordes of Spotshanks; and plenty of friendly, sharing, level-headed birders to enjoy the morning alongside. I try to remain...
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    Mallorca 2023

    A pleasurable reintroduction to the delights of S'Albufereta today, probably my favourite site in Mallorca, although difficult to say why. We were welcomed back by so many friendly mosquitoes, anxious to make their own personal introductions and so pleased that, after the rains, we chose shorts...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Our first day here on Saturday and we had a very unproductive wander up Boquer Valley, which we know well. Following Pep's advice we scoured the area where Balearic Warblers are alleged to be most numerous, but without success. There were plenty of Sardinian's calling and some showing but...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Which guide is this, Nev?
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    Mallorca 2023

    We don't get to PP until late on Friday so, no doubt, I will miss out on the PGP. Shame as I have already had two American GP's this year - we will just have to settle for some of the "usual stuff". Looking forward to it, which goes without saying, of course.
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks Mike, helpful as always. One more question if I may. Poring over Google maps looking at sites I notice that there is a large sewage works in Alcudia at the end of Av. Tuca - has this ever been looked at?
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks. I have booked on this for the 20th - I just hope that it goes ahead as there are very few bookings so far.
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    Mallorca 2023

    I am really looking forward to our visit to the island (PP), which commences in just over a week and I have a couple of questions. I note that Bee-eaters have now left yet some migrants are still being seen - would there be any reasonable(desperate) hope of these in the north in mid/late...
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    Mallorca 2023

    One "n" too many Ian: Experience the Natural Wonders of Mallorca - Mallorca Nature Tours Mallorca Nature Tours Useful link, thanks.
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    Mallorca 2023

    Also parking close to Avenida de Bocchoris is a little more secure and not much further to walk. There is a regular police presence close to the school which acts as a further deterrent.
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks Mike, very helpful indeed. I have always found Porto Colom reliable for Pallid Swifts in season and know just where the cave entrance is. I did wonder about its reputation for picking up migrant small jobs but it does seem a long trek on the off chance. "Eddies Track" behind the salinas...
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    Mallorca 2023

    This forum is always full of some great advice, so please excuse me for asking for even more. Having visited Mallorca in May 22 for the first time in ten years we enjoyed it so much that we booked to return this year (time doesn't allow for multiple visits like some of you lucky people) in...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Sadly the effects of HPAI (bird flu) are being seen all around the world with numerous cases in Africa and reports of devastated seabird colonies in Peru, so Mallorca cannot remain unaffected. Wherever there are migratory water birds, waders gulls etc examples are likely to be seen. There are...
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks Ian. Many years ago I found this to be a quite productive site. I will revisit in September. The beach opposite also used to be quite good, when my legs were much younger!
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    Mallorca 2023

    Answered my own question: Summer traffic jams in Formentor a thing of the past
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    Mallorca 2023

    Thank you. The depuradora it is: I should have known it by its formal title. Until last year it had been a long time since I last visited the island meaning that some of the site names used weren't familiar to me, even if the sites were. I believe that "Tucan Crossroads" as I knew it is now the...
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