On the 26th of May 2009, on a birdwatching tour with Madeira Wind Birds, the following visitant species were seen:


Ponta do Pargo

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
Grey Heron Ardea cinera

Ribeira da Janela

Green-wing Teal Anas carolinensis
The male common Teal Anas crecca was matting a female Mallard Anas platyrhynchos... Will there be a new species for Madeira?!? A 'Teallard'?

São Vicente

Roseate Tern Sterna dougallii

Later on that same day, at Lugar de Baixo Catarina & Hugo saw:

Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides
Green-wing Teal Anas carolinensis







Madeira Bird News – Madeira Trip Reports


  • scattered clouds
  • Temp: 15°C
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Wind: NNE at 17 km/h
  • Dew Point: 8°C
  • Barometer: 30.33" Hg (1027 hPa)
  • Clouds: scattered clouds
  • Visibility: 10 km
  • Sunrise is at: 07:20
  • Sunset is at: 19:13