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Description
Isla del Aire is a tiny island of only 34 hectares. It is an important location for Menorca's ornithologists for the study and ringing of migrant birds as they commute between Europe and Africa. For many years the islet has been an observation post for the monitoring of the annual migration. Kuhls Skråpe, Middelhavs-sølvmåge and Audouinsmåge all breed on Isla del Aire, along with a number of smaller species such as Gråsejler, Hvidbrystet Præstekrave, Sorthovedet Sanger and Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl. The island of Menorca, and in particular Isla del Aire, is also an important study area for nesting Middelhavs-skråpe , which have been the subject of concern, not so much for falling numbers but for the incidences of inbreeding in this part of the world weakening the population.
Details
Access
You will need to arrange transport from a private boat company or an organised tour. Trips can be arranged from the Punta Prima and s'Algar area.
Terrain and Habitat
SeaConditions
Flat , Dry , RockyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
On this Menorca isle you have a good chance of catching a glimpse of a local subspecies of Balearic lizard, known locally as the Black Lizard, because there are a large number of them on the islet.