Swan Lake
Not many things are prettier than the grace of a swan. On the lake of the Palacio Real de la Almudaina in Palma we have a brace of white swans – […]
El Portitxol
El Portitxol is the name of what used to be a fishing harbour just outside of the island capital. El Portitxol forms part of El Molinar which is now a […]
The Reserva Natural s’Albufereta
If you know Mallorca and love the island for its natural beauty you will most likely know the Parc Natural s’Albufera de Mallorca. The wetland of flooded marshes between Can […]
Of European Shags and Eastern European Thugs
I went back to the scene of our bag-snatching robbery yesterday in Es Molinar on the off-chance of finding a stolen laptop computer or else, a sign of the culprits. […]
The Falconry Competition
Last weekend, a couple of Falconry competitions were held in Felanitx, more precisely in Son Valls, where champions were crowned in three categories, IX Campeonato de Halconería de Balears, V […]
Of Ducks and Foolish Politicians
We had another beautiful day yesterday with the weather giving me a good enough reason to go out on that daily photo shoot. When I found a good ten dozen […]
The Red-Legged Partridge
The Perdiu had its big day yesterday in the pueblo of Montuïri. The Perdiu (Alectoris rufa) is a game bird, also known as the Red-Legged Partridge. The annual Fira de […]
The Chicken Coop
Chicken probably first came to Mallorca thanks to the Romans, some 2,000 years ago. Ever since, they’ve been busy breeding and brooding, just like my friend’s hen in today’s photo. […]
Mallorca And the Maltese Falcons
Once upon a time, the islands of Malta used to be part of the Spanish Mediterranean empire. Spanish is not quite correct, as it was really the house of Catalunya-Aragón, […]
Bird’s-Eye View
Not often does one get a bird’s-eye view of a bird but there you are. I was looking out for tsunamis last Sunday when this little feathered fellow, quite probably […]
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 […]
A Right Royal Feast
No one knows for sure how many Mallorcan families had an authentic Rostit Reial roast for their Christmas dinner this year, if any, but, I am assured that the royally […]
Perdius in Montuïri
Every year, on the first weekend of December, the pueblo of Montuïri celebrates its Fira de Sa Perdiu, the Partridge Fair. Activities already began yesterday and will continue today and, […]
Hunting The Thrush
Last Sunday (October 31st) was the first day of this year’s hunting season for Tords (thrushes). In Mallorca, four thrush species are known, Turdus philomelos, Turdus iliacus, Turdus pilaris and […]
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 […]
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