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.
Plovers and others
Life is still a bit slow moving on Mallorca, but once the spring comes...
Snipe, orange and Friar’s
Very soon butterflies will be on the wing and the plants will be emerging to start bringing a splash of colour to the landscape...
Moustaches in the Spanish Canes
This week in Wild Mallorca:Taking a walk into the Albufera reserve.
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?