Mallorca is an excellent destination for bird enthusiasts as Mallorca's location in the Mediterranean places it as an ideal rest stop for birds migrating between Europe and Africa in the spring and autumn.

S'Albufera Nature Park in Northern Majorca is the largest and most important wetland area in the Balearics.

S'Albufera Nature Park in Northern Majorca is the largest and most important wetland area in the Balearics and more than 200 species of birds have been recorded here. Some of the bird species you will likely spot at S'Albufera include Kentish Plovers, Spoonbills, Black-winged Stilts, Glossy Ibis and even Flamingos.

For birdwatchers wishing to visit Mallorca, Puerto de Pollensa is an ideal base for bird watching for its proximity to the S'Albufera Nature Park, the sea cliffs of Formentor and the mountains to the north. Within walking distance of Pollensa is Boquer valley which is a great location to spot migrant birds. In the spring and autumn, bird enthusiasts from all over the world congregate at the Hotel Pollensa every Monday and Friday afternoon at 3pm. 

The area surrounding the Formentor Peninsula is a wildlife protected area and the odd rock formations by the sea is famous for nesting seabirds. Among the wildlife you'll find in this area are black kites, bee-eaters, Audouin's Gull., black vultures, booted eagles, honey buzzards, and the Eleanora falcon, a rare bird of prey on Mallorca. You will also find the Moustached Warbler and Marmora's Warbler which are very rare and difficult to spot throughout Europe.

Recommended Books

A Birdwatching Guide to Mallorca This guide is still the best for birdwatching in Mallorca and would be especially useful to the first-time visitor. Due to the vast transformation to Mallorca over the years, some details in this book may be dated. Regardless, it is still a good solid reference for anyone interested in finding out more about the birds of Mallorca.

Bird Watching in Majorca Softcover book with good details and illustrations of birds in Mallorca and the Balearic region.