Salt of This Sea
It seems as though the Mediterranean Sea is much saltier than the sea of the oceans (39-40 kg of salt per 1,000 litres as opposed to 32-37 kg of salt […]
After the Storm
It is not unusual in Balearic latitudes for autumn storms to cause havoc. It is not always as bad as it has been over the last three, four days, but […]
The Amazing Ombú Tree
Walking away from Palma’s Cathedral on top of old and massive Muralla (the mediaeval city walls) and promenading past the Dalt Murada to the very end, just before you get […]
Crocus sativus
For some reason, I have always associated the Crocus sativus as a Springtime flower. Well, I have to relearn my lessons because the crocuses I spotted a few days ago […]
The Greater Flamingo
The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is native to Spain. In Mallorca, the bird prefers the shallow salt pans of the Salines de Llevant near the coast for its natural habitat […]
The Península de la Victòria
At this time of year the island of Mallorca shows its natural beauty from its best side. The sun is still out most of the time but the heat of […]
Goosie Goosie Gander
Last week, I had a stroll along the waterfront in Portocolom’s natural harbour when I stumbled upon a small flock of geese presumably of the Anser fabalis category. I assumed […]
Arachnophobia
Some Internet sources claim that as many as 55 % of females and 18 % of males are estimated to experience arachnophobia, the fear of spiders, here in the Western […]
The Failed Aquarium
The Centro de Interpretación del Parque Nacional Maritimoterrestre de Cabrera in Colònia de Sant Jordi was opened to the public only two years ago, in 2008. The centre had been […]
The Tears of Sant Llorenç
The Llàgrimes de Sant Llorenç, also known as the Tears of San Lorenzo, or Perseids, can currently be observed across the Mediterranean skies. The sky is almost moonless this week […]
Biodiversity
Biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea is threatened, in fact, more so than in any other maritime environment on planet Earth. This claim was made by scientist of the Spanish CSIC […]
The Friendly Dragonfly
Looking at this picture, one can make two, or possibly even three, observations. First, there is plenty of evidence that a fair amount of ecologic welfare is still in place, […]
A Change of Perspective
May I suggest that you leave the island of Mallorca. Seriously. Surprise yourself with a change of perspective and treat yourself to a look at Mallorca from a different viewpoint, […]
The Galta Vermella Apricot
I must apologize for giving you two fruit blog entries in the short span of only two days, but there you go. One of the problems with agriculture in Mallorca […]
Sun Protection
May I suggest, what with the current heatwave, that you consider some proper sun protection. Living here on the island, I am constantly amazed as to how ignorant and blasé […]
Sea Fennel
Sea Fennel or Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum) is known in the Balearics under the name of Fonoll marí (Catalan) or Hinojo marino (Castellano). In Mallorca, pickled Fonoll marí (see photo […]
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