Birdwatching Full Day Trip in Madeira Island

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Summary

This tour is your chance to observe resident endemic species and subspecies of Madeira and Macaronesia! The tour starts early morning and generally takes place in the West and North side of the island where you can easily visit different habitats and watch some of the most beautiful landscapes of Madeira island. Once at the Laurel Forest valley, we shall search the species that only exists in Madeira Island - the Trocaz Pigeon (Columba trocaz) and the Madeira Firecrest(Regulus madeirensis) with its nervous call. After heading a spectacular valley covered by Laurel Forest we will have a stop in a river mouth at the north coast to observe the Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea schmitzi), endemic subspecie from arquipelago. Vagrant species can occur in this area, as in the last years a Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis) has been recorded.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

Your chance to observe resident endemic species and subspecies of Madeira and Macaronesia! This tour can be organized and personalized according to the focus of a specific interest of the groups such as specific species, distinct behaviors or ecology.

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What’s included?

  • Lunch box

  • Telescope and binoculars

  • Private transportation

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Field guides

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Birds & Company

About operator:

Birds & Company is a company that offers you the best guided wildlife holidays in Madeira's Archipelago.Our tours are intended for small groups that want to get to know about the wildlife and learn more about the island's natural history. With our tours you will have the opportunity to observe most birds of Madeira, walk in Madeira's Laurel Forest and see native flowers and butterflies. The highlight of our tours is a visit to the breeding ground of Europe's most endangered seabird - the Zino's Petrel Pterodroma madeira, where you may hear its calls.Available Tours: Birding Full Day Trip, Birding Introduction Trip, Birding Pelagic Trip, Birding Exclusive Trip, Butterflies and Dragonflies, Desertas Island Expedition, Geology and Volcanic Origins, Laurel Forest Habitat and Botany, Mountains and Peaks Biodiversity and Ponta Sao Lourenco Biodiversity. You can also make combinations of this tours at your own taste .

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