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− | [[Booted Eagle]] is regularly seen in the Arta Mts and other upland birds include [[Alpine Swift]], [[Blue Rock Thrush]], [[Eurasian Crag Martin]] and [[Northern Raven]]. [[Alpine Accentor]] can be seen in this area from October to April. Nearer the sea at Cabo Ferrutx there is more open ground with [[Red-legged Partridge]], [[Tawny Pipit]], and [[Thekla Lark]]. [[Cirl Bunting]] and [[Marmora's Warbler]] can usually be found in the area | + | [[Booted Eagle]] is regularly seen in the Arta Mts and other upland birds include [[Alpine Swift]], [[Blue Rock Thrush]], [[Eurasian Crag Martin]] and [[Northern Raven]]. [[Alpine Accentor]] can be seen in this area from October to April. |
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Revision as of 18:17, 27 February 2008
Overview
The Arta Mountains lie on the east coast of Mallorca and host a good selection of woodland and mountain species. One of the most popular areas with birders is the church of Ermita de Betlem reached by a winding, narrow and steep road through stunning scenery. Shearwaters are frequent off the Arta Peninsula.
Birds
Notable Species
Booted Eagle is regularly seen in the Arta Mts and other upland birds include Alpine Swift, Blue Rock Thrush, Eurasian Crag Martin and Northern Raven. Alpine Accentor can be seen in this area from October to April.
Nearer the sea at Cabo Ferrutx there is more open ground with Red-legged Partridge, Tawny Pipit, and Thekla Lark. Cirl Bunting and Marmora's Warbler can usually be found in the area.
Rarities
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Checklist
Birds you can see here include:
Cory's Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Booted Eagle, Common Kestrel, Red-legged Partridge, Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, Common Swift, Alpine Swift, European Bee-eater, Hoopoe, Wryneck, Greater Short-toed Lark, Thekla Lark, Eurasian Crag Martin, Red-rumped Swallow, Tawny Pipit, Common Wren, Alpine Accentor, Nightingale, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Stonechat, Northern Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Zitting Cisticola, Melodious Warbler, Marmora's Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Firecrest, Spotted Flycatcher, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Woodchat Shrike, Northern Raven, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Linnet, European Serin, Balearic Crossbill, Cirl Bunting
Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
The gardens of Ermita de Betlem regularly hold Firecrestand the Balearic race of Common Crossbill.
Access and Facilities
There is a road from the town of Arta which eventually forks left to the Ermita de Betlem or right towards a communications tower near Cabo Ferrutx. The Arta Mts are within easy reach of Puerto Pollensa where most birding visitors to Mallorca prefer to make their base.
Contact Details
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External Links
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Content and images originally posted by Steve