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Transparent utfyllnad Heading: Birding Madeira
The numbers of European birdwatchers that visit the Madeiran archipelago have increased dramatically in recent years. The reasons for this are many and varied. The main reason to visit Madeira has always been the endemic bird species and races. The second reason, and probably the most interesting one, is the excellent opportunity for watching seabirds and cetaceans from the mainland or boat crossings between the nearby islands. The hot spot Porto Moniz, which is the number one site for sea watching, is certainly a good reason for many birders to visit Madeira. Add to this a nocturnal trip to Pico do Areeiro, listening for the endemic Zino's Petrel under a starry sky and your visit will stay in your memory for a long time afterwards. And remember, Madeira offers easy birding and is a perfect destination for a combined holiday with your partner or family. Every birding site or boat trip has something for everyone!
Magnificent view at Pico do Areeiro. Kind of  "Stairway to heaven"!
Photo: Simon Zino, Madeira. View a larger photo here»

Madeira Bird News 2008!
» Bird photos (24 new added) – 6/5
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Recent sightings – 4/5
» Ring-billed Gull video (3 MB) – 17/4
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One trip report added – 24/3

469 photos of 124 bird species!
6th May: 24 new species/photos have been added to the bird gallery, which now contains 469 photos! Of these 16 species was new to the gallery! All photos kindly provided by the Dutch birder Thijs Valkenburg! Many thanks! View his excellent photos here»
This female Red-footed Falcon was seen at Ponta do Pargo along with three more birds on 1st May 2008. Photo: Thijs Valkenburg, Netherlands.
Greater Blue-eared Starling
On 18th March a Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus was spotted at Caniçal. However, there is a previous record from February 2003, by the Finnish birder Jarmo Komi. View his video here»

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