Introduction The Bee-Eater is a species I have only seen once, but has recently been making headlines across the UK, with a small number taking up residency in a Norfolk quarry for consecutive years! Rather exciting, as this species establishing a population in the UK would be simply incredible. They may well turn up nextContinue reading “Bird Spotlights: European Bee-Eater”
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Woodchat Wonder
We were back in Majorca once again, for the second time. We had visited 4 years earlier, just before the pandemic in 2019, and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Well, except the mosquitoes. However, this time was a little different. Our Grandparents had arranged this one, and they flew out with us towards Palma Airport. ThatContinue reading “Woodchat Wonder”
Mallorca Short Stories: The Holiday Egret
It was early evening. We were walking by a sort of river and we could see a large holiday beach getting closer. We got to it in the end and it was empty. The sand was cold on our feet as we slowly carried on walking. Then, something caught my eye. On this usually extremelyContinue reading “Mallorca Short Stories: The Holiday Egret”
Mallorca: Part 1: The Bird Of Prey Extravaganza
We were in Mallorca as my parents had just got married. It was a sort of celebration. A week in a private villa, with our little family, and no other worries, in north eastern Mallorca near Pollenca. Amazing! We had just arrived at the villa where we were staying. There was nothing about yet butContinue reading “Mallorca: Part 1: The Bird Of Prey Extravaganza”
The Bovey Birder 