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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!
A 2nd cal year pale morph of Elenora's Falcon at Pico do Areeiro on 20th August 2008. Only the second record for main island Madeira.
Photo: Beneharo Rodríguez Martín, Canary Islands (Spain).

Madeira Bird News 2008!
» 6 new scientific papers added – 18/11
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Recent sightings – 17/11
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Bird photos (3 new added) – 13/11
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Elenora's Falcon, new info – 26/10

Construction of a cable car in the valley of Rabaçal
15th November: There is a strong possibility that a cable car will be contructed in the vally of Rabaçal. This is an important area of Laurisilva, which in 1992 was incorporated into the Biogenetic Network Reserves of the Europe Council and is a Special Protection Area – SPA , under the Birds Directive. Please sign the petition against a cable car at Rabaçal here»

A lovely Trocaz Pigeon. Photo: Jesper Segergren, Sweden.
495 photos of 132 bird species!
13th November: Three new photos by Vidar Heibo (Norway) have been added to the bird photo gallery, of which Reed Warbler was new to the gallery!

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