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After parking on the gravelled area walk up the track towards the finca past olive groves to your left.
Check these out for Hoopoe, Warblers, Chats and Flycatchers. On reaching the finca you will find
a closed iron gate. Pass through this gate ensuring it is closed afterwards. The track leads across the
courtyard of the finca which is inhabited so please pass through as quickly as possible. At the end of
the courtyard pass through a second gate, again closing it afterwards. There is usually a dog at the
other side of the gate, but it is chained up and we found it to be asleep on each of our visits. Head
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| The area surrounding the valley is becoming more urbanised due to new apartment blocks being built,
but the
valley itself is pretty much undisturbed. On the two occasions we walked up the valley
the scrubland along the valley sides produced
species such as Crag Martin, Flycatchers, Chats and one or two singing Blue Rock Thrush. Warblers
were evident in large numbers, however you will find that on approaching, every warbler on seeing
someone wielding a pair of bins or a scope will dive into the middle of the nearest bush. This can prove
very infuriating. After watching several Sardinian Warblers I was lucky enough to spot a Marmora's
Warbler briefly before it disappeared into a bush.
On our second visit we took a walk to the beach along the Boquer valley. The beach here is very
dirty and
uncomfortable. The day was spent searching for Egyptian Vultures which are often seen in the area.
Unfortunately we had no luck. The Bocquer valley is best visited early in the morning or in the evening. I preferred the evening as there was less human disturbance. |
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The ideal accommodation for birders wishing to visit Mallorca has recently come to my attention. Las Rosas, is a property situated in the foothills of the Bocquer Valley. It comprises of three ensuite bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, swimming pool, BBQ terrace, sun deck and a roof deck ideal for birding up the Bocquer Valley. The property is a 10 minute walk from Puerto Pollenca and a few minutes drive away from the famous Albufera Marshes, the mountains in the north of the island and the sea cliffs of the Formentor Peninsula. For further information and prices visit www.holiday-rentals.com/lasrosas. |
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