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.
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.
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Orchids and birds in Mallorca
But my eyes kept getting drawn to ground level to enjoy the orchids.
A good start to the day in Mallorca!
The coffee here always tastes divine, and an ideal host to go with a coffee is a ‘tostada de tomate’.
The red-collard fast sinker
Tucan Marsh in the north of the island is a great place to see them.
What a mess!
It amazes me that people can be so lazy, dirty and selfish and show such blatant disregard for fellow residents and the environment.
A Nightingale sang on Mallorca Square
Food consists of insects, Spiders, Woodlice, Snails and Earthworms...
Stripes and Streaks
Moths are not particularly palatable to a lot of bird species, but one summer breeder we get here will certainly have a go at eating them, and that is the Mediterranean Flycatcher.
The herdsman and the poppy
Poppies contain an alkaloid called ‘rhoeadine’, a mild sedative.
Vanessa and Alexandria
Wandering around Alburcutx Tower, Son Real beach and the Albufereta Marsh all saw good numbers of Painted Lady's with some Brimstones mixed in too.
Hide and Seek
Crossbills on Mallorca are of the sub-species ‘Balearica’, and in Catalan, they are known as ‘Trencapynions’, or the ‘pine nut cracker’.
Wild Mallorca: King Tereus and Tolpis
The Greek playwright Aristophanes (446-386 BC) states King Tereus was transformed into a Hoopoe by the Gods as punishment for his crimes.
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Eleanor of Arborea
They are skilful hunters, and will take large insects such as dragonflies, which are transferred from the talons to the beak, all during flight.
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Wild Mallorca: Merops has returned
Bee Eaters are gregarious, nesting colonially in sandy banks, preferably near to river shores, but not always.
Wild Mallorca: Chatting Cettis
Now, spring has already sprung, and butterflies are on the wing, and coupled with this, the landscape is slowly changing as more and more plants reveal their beautiful colours.
Gulls and white bits
Gulls can tend to be overlooked, but the next time you see these two species, stop and watch them.
The Owl and the Tortoise
This week in Wild Mallorca: Were you aware that a species of tortoise can be found on Mallorca?
Yellows, strawberry red and pale whites
The spring equinox will soon be upon us, and soon, nature will be revelling in the warmer weather...
Plovers and others
Life is still a bit slow moving on Mallorca, but once the spring comes...
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt
Comment
We want you out!
Personally I would love to buy a property here but Mallorca has got way too expensive now, and a lot busier too.
Neville James-Davies 27/09/2024 09:39