Neville James-Davies
Born in Wales, I have been visiting Mallorca several times a year since 1990, and got to know the island and its wildlife extremely well, to the extent that I have written two books on the birdlife of the island. I am supporting several conservation groups on the island and for the past three years I have enjoyed writing the 'Wild Majorca' article for the Bulletin, which shows readers the diversity of the flora and fauna that exists here.
Corvids and Russulas
There have been a few sightings of Jackdaws from the south recently. A rare vagrant on the island.
Carpets of yellow, lumps, and a leaf warbler
The winter birdwatching on Mallorca continues with some good sightings.
Crosswise and the shatterer!
With a lot of patience, you may be rewarded with seeing these characteristic birds.
Aristotle’s birds and the Interpreter
Whenever you are near to water and you spot either a single wader or a flock, check carefully, as anything can turn up.
The eagle has (not quite) landed
The Bonelli’s Eagle is a large, powerful raptor, resident on Mallorca.
Philomela and the Mistletoe eater
This week in Wild Majorca: Are you ready to see the arrival of these two winter thrushes?
The coast dweller and the throat
This week in wild Mallorca: The great autumn migration is underway.
Wild Majorca: Clouds and Cranes
Autumn and winter are also good times to see an abundance of species.
Wild Mallorca: A bald Raven and a sea crow
Two resident species on Mallorca which often cause confusion, are the very similar looking, Cormorant and Shag.
Wild Mallorca: Dropwings and dropping down to feed!
How does nature cope with the rainy days of late summer?
Wild Mallorca: Buttercups, Barbury’s and a painted lady!
Although the summer is slowly coming to an end, there will be the excitement of something new or unusual turning up on our shores.
Wild Mallorca: Keeping the house in order!
The hirundines will be gathering in large groups, preparing themselves for migrating back to Africa
Wild Mallorca: The long and tall of it!
Sunflowers generally stop moving and remain facing east which allows them to be warmed by the rising sun.
Wild Mallorca: Down in the bill
This week in wild Mallorca: Can you identify the differences between these two birds?