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  1. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    It was indeed an intense few days! I’d left out the details of the couple of rollockings we got, to protect the innocent.. all part of the fun of birding, and providing stories to embellish in future tellings! Stew
  2. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    A couple of weeks ago Mrs B and I were lucky enough to come over and spend a long weekend with Mike and Mrs M. I've written up some notes of the birds that Mike and I saw. Hopefully this link to the notes will work: Mallorca Dec 23 report PDF.pdf Stew
  3. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Hi Erik, it’s a Coscoroba Swan - a native of South America. This is an escaped individual which has been around at various locations in the north for a while. Stew
  4. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Today Mike and I had a day’s local birding in the south, before Mrs B and I head back to the UK tomorrow morning. Pre-dawn there were several Stone Curlews wailing away near the harbour, and before we set off there was a Grey Wagtail in front of the apartment. Sadly we couldn’t find Rock...
  5. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    A nice day in the field with Mike here in the South. After connecting with Siskin and Goldcrests near Mike’s apartment we headed for Vilafranca. Amazingly the Iberian Grey Shrike was on show when we arrived, and remained around for quite a while, albeit rather distant. As a birder from the...
  6. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    As Mike says, the pull of a potential Mallorca tick proved too much! Fortunately Mrs B and Mrs M were happy to travel north on the promise of coffee stops in Puerto Pollenca, so we headed for the Depuradora where we bumped into Kevin who had the same target. We had a very anxious time after...
  7. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Mrs B and I arrived this morning for a long weekend with Mike and Mrs M. I persuaded Mike to take me to Randa this afternoon in search of Ring Ouzels, a potential new bird for my Mallorca list. He was most obliging! In the event it was blowing a hoolie at the football pitch, so the Ouzels were...
  8. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Fisherman’s Walk: Just before reaching the sea on the drive down into the village of Cala St Vicenc there are some commercial rubbish bins on the left. The walk entrance is next to the bins. Following the concrete road, (which becomes a stony track) brings you to an old iron double gate on the...
  9. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Have a great trip! Stew
  10. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    It is! They’re rather beautiful aren’t they? Stew
  11. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Thanks Martin. I didn’t know that, and on that basis I’m certain that I’ll struggle to separate them even if one stays still enough to scrutinise! Stew
  12. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    I've written up my notes from our visit in September. I'm crossing my fingers that this link will open the report! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgkWVINZJRD_asGfE8vQLE9E0dyrF-g0/view?usp=sharing Stew
  13. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Does it give a percentage accuracy though? I use Obs Identify for identifying species in photos. It gives a percentage accuracy, and sometimes suggests more than one alternative for a species in a photo (with a percentage for each). It also gets it completely wrong occasionally. So I think...
  14. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    I didn’t stray far this morning! At the Albufereta there were well over 50 Flamingos around the reserve, a steady movement of Swallows with a few Sand Martins mixed in, a singing Corn Bunting, and a Stone Curlew helped to make up the numbers. A Kingfisher flew towards the Sa Barcassa hide and...
  15. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Mike M, Geordie Dave and I nabbed the last three places on this morning’s guided tour into the Ternelles Valley (see Joakim’s earlier post number 1142). We rocked up for a 9.30 start, not really knowing what to expect. In the event there were 15 participants of varying ages and from Spain, UK...
  16. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    After a day off yesterday (significant birthday) it was nice to get out in the field, this time with Mike M. We had a wander around the Albufereta. An adult and two juvenile Night Herons, a Grey Heron and a Purple Heron were off to the right as we reached the trees, 58 Flamingos were on the main...
  17. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    This morning Mrs B and I set out before breakfast to walk the Bocquer Valley. Not much happened on the way out, although I did hear two Blue Rock Thrushes singing from the western slopes, along with lots of noise from Sardinian Warblers. At the far end I spent a few minutes in an unsuccessful...
  18. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    In view of the reports from the Albufera I changed my plans and headed that way. In the event neither I nor any other birders present could find any of the rarities present earlier. Disappointing to say the least. As usual though there was plenty to enjoy. I heard then saw a Reed Bunting on the...
  19. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    After dropping Mrs B in Alcudia for the Tuesday market this morning, I made my way along to Son Real. Around the reserve were many of the usual species, including Red-legged Partridge, Chaffinches, Serins, Firecrests and still a few Nightingales. At the hide I saw a Turtle Dove, a small flock...
  20. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    After the remnants of last night’s storm moved off I set out for the Fishermen’s Walk at Cala St Vicenc. As I got out of the car a Crossbill was singing in the tree that I had parked next to! I could hear others singing from the wood and at least four birds flew over to join them. An auspicious...
  21. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    After dropping Mrs B in Pollenca for the market, I drove round and parked on the dirt car park at the Roman Bridge ready to walk up the Ternelles approach road. The walk up produced Cirl Bunting, Blue Tit, Firecrest, Blackcap and a calling Wryneck. I arrived at my viewpoint about 100m before...
  22. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    I don’t know what there is to doubt? It was too far away to photograph with my bridge camera but ‘scope views were fine - especially so early, in the absence of heat haze. It was a straightforward ID. It’s a bird I’m familiar with from numerous UK examples and on foreign trips (I’ve even seen...
  23. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    I woke early this morning and got straight out into the field. I started at Maristany where Nick’s Marsh Sandpiper was still there (many thanks for posting Nick). From the viewing point on the track corner it was at the back and as far left as you can see. Occasionally it walked left and out of...
  24. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    An excellent day Phil! (Great photos too)
  25. StewB

    Mallorca 2023

    Yes, they bred there last year too - seemingly moving from their previous site at the Club del Sol.
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