Nature Watch
Bee-Eaters, one of Hvar's prime attractions
Bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) are brightly coloured, exquisite birds. On Hvar they appear every summer, and are highly prized by bird-loving visitors to the island.
Nature Watch, May 2018
Steve Jones, ever on the watch for birds, has some exciting sightings in May.
Birdwatch March-April 2018
Steve reports from Dol on the unsettled spring weather, and the welcome bird arrivals on Hvar: March and April have continued to bring the species in and as at April 24th I have seen 77 species with possibly two or three unidentified.
Birdwatch, January - February 2018
Well as I type this on March 1st looking out at my bird feeders amidst heavy snowfall, the birding calendar tells me Spring is on its way.
Birdwatch & Insects, Autumn-Winter 2017
Steve Jones rounds off the year, puzzled by the absence of some birds he expected to see.
The Bee Hotel: Encouraging Wildlife in our Garden
Having offered hospitality to a young swallow family earlier in the year, Marion and Zzdravko decided to extend their facilities to welcome bees. It turned out to be a very rewarding learning experience!
Birdwatch, August - September 2017
Well summer is over, birding-wise, and during the last three months, hopefully, birds have bred successfully on the island. I have certainly seen evidence of this, particularly recently, with good numbers of House Sparrows all around. Also frequently during the summer months I have seen birds carrying food to nests.
Birdwatch, June - July 2017
The summer months were intensely hot. By June 12th there was very little about. On a trip to the pond that morning I found that the biggest area was about to evaporate later that day– there was a tiny little pool with the remaining fish all gasping. Equally I saw a Cormorant, probably stocking up with an easy source of food.
Storks visit Jelsa!
On September 17th 2017, two storks touched down in Jelsa.
Nesting swallows: good luck promised!
Marion Podolski has the good fortune to have swallows nesting in her doorway in Vrboska on Hvar. Exciting and fascinating!
Birdwatch, May 2017
After a brief absence from the island, Steve Jones caught up with the bird activities in May. Lots of early-summer action going on!
Birdwatch, March 2017
An active month for Steve Jones. An unexpected turtle appears, and interesting birds are coming and going on Hvar!
Birdwatch, February 2017
Steve Jones' bird sightings in February 2017. Happily, gaps are being filled!
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SOS: Bats Gone Missing!
Orchids on Pelješac
Hvar's Wildflowers and Plants in Winter
Another Kingfisher sighting, in December!
Pesticides: UNESCO-approved?
Bird sightings 2016
Cranes in flight
Hvar's Butterflies
Autumn update from Dol, 2016
Hvar's Wild Flowers in the Late Summer
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