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Rate birdingplace Cap Blanc
Description
Cap Blanc is one of the steepest cliffs on the Mallorcan coast, with the highest point of the cliff at about 90 meters above sea level. The egde of the cliff is dominated by the white lighthouse Far de Cap Blanc. The flat, wild and stony surface that occupies most of this area contrasts with the blue sea. In its garrigue landscape, on the sea and on the cliffs you can find many birds. In the open spaces you can see Thekla's Lark. And check the fences that are often used as a lookout by Tawny Pipit. In the dense vegetation you can find birds like Balearic Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Stonechat and Northern Wheatear. Also Stone-curlew and Red-legged Partridge breed in this area. In the forest parts you can find Common Crossbill.
On the lower parts of the cliffs you can see European Shag. In front of the cliffs Yellow-legged Gull and Audouin's Gull regularly fly by. On the upper parts of the cliffs Rock Sparrow make their nests (but they can be hard to see). On the upper cliffs you often have a better chance to see Blue Rock Thrush or Peregrine Falcon. Watching over the sea you can spot Scopoli's Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater and Northern Gannet, but most of the time you need a spotting scope to see these sea birds, because they are often far out on sea.
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Access
From the city of Palma de Mallorca, follow the Ma-19 highway to Llucmajor. Take exit 13 towards S'Arena and Cala Blava. After two roundabouts, the road turns into MA-6014 towards Cala Blava and Cala Pi. Follow this road until kilometer marker 18. A few 100 meters further on, turn right to Cap Blanc, clearly indicated with a sign. Take this exit and continue until the large gate where you can park. Continue on foot from the car park. Note: The eastern part of Cap Blanc is military terrain and not accessible.
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Very beautiful. Worth a trip for the hike alone, especially if you are with non birders.
In the Google reviews I see a lot of incidents with robbers/thieves. So be carefull and don't leave any valuables in your car!
We were here on September 25th, 2024. Beautiful hike, unfortunately not many birds. A few European Stonechat, Northern Wheatear and a Tawny Pipit in the low vegetation. There were also Yellow-legged Gull, Peregrine Falcon and a Red Kite. Still worth it, great coastal scenery.