Author
Neville James-Davies
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.  

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Keeping the house in order!

The hirundines will be gathering in large groups, preparing themselves for migrating back to Africa

Neville James-Davies 07/09/2021 10:54

Lifestyle

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.

Neville James-Davies 31/08/2021 12:30

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Down in the bill

This week in wild Mallorca: Can you identify the differences between these two birds?

Neville James-Davies 17/08/2021 13:25

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: The citrinus star and crowns!

"This is one of the beautiful sides of nature which we all get to hear on this beautiful island"

Neville James-Davies 03/08/2021 11:50

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Snakes and ladders!

The snakes may have been driven out of Ireland, but they are still on this island.

Neville James-Davies 27/07/2021 12:56

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: If you go down to the woods today!

This week in wild Mallorca: The surprises of a nocturnal journey along the Formentor road.

Neville James-Davies 20/07/2021 11:51

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: A Damsel In Distress!

This week in wild Mallorca: Why is an Emperor Dragonfly being harassed by a tiny Damselfly?

Neville James-Davies 06/07/2021 12:27

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Saint Francois de’Assise

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It is a good time to get a close-up view of what nature has to offer in the hot Mallorcan summer.

Neville James-Davies 29/06/2021 12:48

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Where is that squealling Pig?

This week in wild Mallorca: The shy Water Rail, the bird that sounds like a Pig in distress.

Neville James-Davies 22/06/2021 12:02

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Purring and bubbling

Summer has arrived in Mallorca with the arrival of the first bee-eaters, some of which are coming down to stay in Mallorca in known breeding areas.

Neville James-Davies 15/06/2021 13:14

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Alliums and Arum’s

Mallorca is enjoying some splendid flowers in all their glory, and May onwards is a magical time here.

Neville James-Davies 08/06/2021 12:44

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Into the Spanish Canes

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's a good time to take a closer look at one of Europe’s most important bird habitats in Mallorca.

Neville James-Davies 01/06/2021 13:27

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Cover those white bits!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: Mallorca's rare seagull species that should be on your 'to find' list...

Neville James-Davies 25/05/2021 12:03

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Run Rabbit run!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: The Rabbit, despite being a beautiful creature, unfortunately still gets some bad press but is a very characteristic and comical animal.

Neville James-Davies 18/05/2021 15:11

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Keep those eyes peeled!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's that time of year when the ‘bubbling’ call of the Bee Eaters tell me that summer is definitely here.

Neville James-Davies 11/05/2021 12:07

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Charadrius prevails

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: Mallorca is starting to see some good birds moving through now as migration is under way, and next week we will look at the summer migrants to watch out for.

Neville James-Davies 04/05/2021 03:14

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: A Prickly Encounter!

In this week's Wild Mallorca spotlight: It's that time of year when the flowers continue to make their presence known and a good time to take a closer look at three pretty and characteristic plants.

Neville James-Davies 27/04/2021 09:41

Lifestyle

Wild Mallorca: Walking on stilts!

"In my time on Mallorca and I have enjoyed innumerable sightings of these stunning birds."

Neville James-Davies 20/04/2021 14:57