Madeira Wind Birds

Madeira Full Day Birdwatching

First we start looking for the Trocaz Pigeon as it is an early waking up bird. For this we go to the North of the Madeira, to a valley surrounded by Laurel Forest and majestic mountains. It is also probable to observe Grey wagtails, Kestrels, Buzzards, Madeira Firecrests and maybe Chaffinches.

Next stop is at a higher place where centenary trees are the perfect habitat for Chaffinches, Robins and Firecrests though we always look for the difficult to spot Woodcocks, Red-legged partridges and Quails.

After observing such interesting species it is already time for lunch which is at sea level. The way towards the restaurant will allow us to see Yellow-legged gulls, Plain swifts, Berthelot's pipits and probably Linnets.

After a nice three course meal we can try some seawatching to spot Shearwaters or Petrels, different species depending on the season.

Again it follows a ride up to the mountain, through the Laurel Forest and then exotic forest and agriculture terrains to get to a wonderful sightseeing spot. This is also an Important Bird Area where one can birdwatch Berthelot's pipits, Canaries, Rock sparrows, Spectacled warblers, Goldfinches and some migrant birds that like to stop here, such as Grey Heron, Golden Plovers, Starlings, Swallows, House Martins...

Last hotspot is at a freshwater pond next to the sea where we look for vagrant waders. Almost sure we will be welcomed by Waxbills, Moorhens, Ducks, Turnstones and Egrets.


Tour days: Tuesday and Saturday
Duration: 8 hours
Departure times: 9:00am
Price per person: €80.00 EUR ( 54.4 GBP | 109.6 USD | 595.2 DKK | 749.6 SEK )
*Payable currency Euros. Children between 4 and 12 years old pay ½ price.

Nature Guide Spoken Languages: English and Portuguese
Pick up location: Free pick up is available from all Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos hotels or similar accommodation. Other locations please contact us.
Return details: Tour concludes at original point of pick up.

Friendly advices: A jacket is always useful for the altitude cold, a hat and a bottle of water.

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