Beschrijving
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 Pijlstormvogel, Geelpootmeeuw and Audouins Meeuw all breed on Isla del Aire, along with a number of smaller species such as Vale Gierzwaluw, Strandplevier, Kleine Zwartkop and Roodborsttapuit. The island of Menorca, and in particular Isla del Aire, is also an important study area for nesting Yelkouanpijlstormvogel , 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
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
ZeeOmstandigheden
Vlak , Droog , RotsachtigRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , HerfstToptijd voor dit gebied
Voorjaarstrek , NajaarstrekRoute
Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
BootVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra 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.