Wild Mallorca

[John]

On BBC2 tonight at 18:30. Could be well worth watching.

I know the birdlife is good on that island so I can bet there is plenty to see in this programme.

John

[Pete Collins]

How annoying! Only just seen your post so I've missed the programme. I'd love to have seen it it as several people have told me how good the wildlife and the walking is on Mallorca.

Oh well, it's bound to be repeated sooner or later!

[aeshna5]

It was a repeat, but worth seeing a second time, for a good mix of wildlife. Hopefully it will get another airing so you can catch up with it.

[Paul mabbott]

Yes, I missed it too.
Anyone with knowledge and experience of Mallorca or the Balearics in general might want to post info on Wildlife and Environment Forum where people have asked but with no response ....
I've never been there (or Minorca or Formantera), only Ibiza - so it would be interesting to learn which of the islands is best for wildlife ....

[Scrumpy]

I began watching where somebody was feeding lizards with what looked like tomatoes! Did anyone who watched it, catch the name of the lizards?

David

EDIT: It may be possible to view it again on the BBC Website.

[GuyF]

I missed it this time round unfortunately, but I've seen it before, it's a nice programme. I've visited Mallorca before, although not at a very good time of year so I didn't see much.
David, I think the Balearics have 2 endemic Lizards, although I'm pretty sure the ones in the programme were Lilford's Wall Lizards.
Guy

[Scrumpy]

Originally Posted by GuyF

I missed it this time round unfortunately, but I've seen it before, it's a nice programme. I've visited Mallorca before, although not at a very good time of year so I didn't see much.
David, I think the Balearics have 2 endemic Lizards, although I'm pretty sure the ones in the programme were Lilford's Wall Lizards.
Guy

Thanks Guy

David

[caernerch]

wildlife on mallorca is nothing short of fantastic! I have visited the island more than 20 times; any info you need i'll be happy to share my amature gleanings.
regards
ken

[caernerch]

further to the above the lizards were lilfords wall lizards (podarcis lilfordii kugliae) i've fed them myself, even had them climb into my pocket looking for more! I think it's the moisture they're after.
ken

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by caernerch

wildlife on mallorca is nothing short of fantastic! I have visited the island more than 20 times; any info you need i'll be happy to share my amature gleanings.
regards
ken

Mallorca [Majorca] is a truly wonderful island for both flora and fauna. Get away from the tourist hot spots [the drunks] and you are in for a treat.
I have seen wild tortoise, Hermann´s Tortoise - Testudo hermanni, crossing the road and photographed many varieties of orchids in their natural habitat.
The reserve in the north of the island at S'alburfera must be one of the best locations in Europe. Black-winged stilt and marsh harriers abound.

[caernerch]

re. Hermann´s Tortoise - Testudo hermanni
this one's eluded me so far. can u give me month and rough location as i'm going back soon.
regards
caernerch

[Mike B]

The month was April and the area was Portals Vells in the south-west of the island.