The Linckia Multifora Starfish
I found a dead starfish the other day and was rather intrigued by its delicate rays or arms. I cannot be quite sure but I think this sample may be […]
The Cova des Pas de Vallgornera
The Cova des Pas de Vallgornera on Mallorca’s South cost is about to be declared a Monument Natural. The Govern de les Illes Balears has initiated procedures to give the […]
The Eccentric Bracket Fungus
You might have heard that last Sunday we went for a bear hunt in Mallorca. Whilst we did not spot any Cave Bears nor any other members of the Ursidae […]
The Processionary Caterpillar
The processionary caterpillar (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) is out in force again now, here in Mallorca. The insect is active only during the colder times of the year, spending the warm summer […]
Going On A Bear Hunt
One of the gratifications of Mallorca is that you can actually go on a bear hunt. Of course, one should not take that in a literal manner. But, if you […]
The Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca
The Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca (OAM) appears to have more scientific fame than visitors. Even though, the relatively young observatory is considered a pioneer amongst Spanish observatories. This year, the […]
Blowin’ In The Wind
A solar flare might have caused the windy rain conditions over the last day or two, here in Mallorca. Whatever it was, a Yellow alert had been given by AEMet, […]
The Morning Fog
I was up bright and early last Sunday to catch a horse and cart to Son Negre from where I set off on foot to the Talayot de Es Rossells. […]
Pep Maria Had A Little Lamb
When I met Pep Maria the other day, he was out shepherding his flock of about 220 sheep not far from the village of Ca’s Concos des Cavaller. We got […]
The Ballet Of The February Sun
May I remind you that twice a year, on November 11th and on February 2nd, we have the unique opportunity to see a truly awesome spectacle of light inside Palma’s […]
The Caves of Drac
Mallorca’s famed caves are amongst the number of tourist sites that attract millions of visitors every year, together with the Cathedral and the Cartoixa de Valldemossa. Caves which are geared […]
Free-Fall At Es Pontàs
Es Pontàs is an impressive bridge-shaped rock anchored in the Mediterranean Sea near Cala Santanyí. In times gone past, the natural monument has attracted a large number of artists, all […]
Hug A Tree
Hug a tree or, even better, plant a tree. That’s the motto of Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year for Trees. Tu Bishvat is one of the four Jewish new […]
Almonds in Bloom
It’s a bit early, this year’s almond blossom. Usually, the almond blossom season in Mallorca gets into its full bloom around the January full moon but, that’s another nine days […]
Gregarious Gulls
My wife commented on yesterday’s blog entry which, in her opinion, was all a bit gloomy. She is probably right; it was all a bit of the glass is half […]
Midwinter Sun
Last night was the longest night of this year. Not only was the Moon eclipsed by the shadow of the Earth some 16 hours earlier yesterday, albeit invisibly here in […]
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