Since middle February one Bonaparte's Gull Larus philadelphia has been seen in Funchal harbor. Madeira Wind Birds team (Hugo & Catarina) had spot it several times though it was hard to take a picture. Finally, on the 28th of March 2007 this North American vagrant was near enough for some pictures. So here is one more North American species that visit Madeira during its winter holidays.

Bonaparte's Gull <i>Larus philadelphia</i>

Bonaparte's Gull <i>Larus philadelphia</i>

Bonaparte's Gull <i>Larus philadelphia</i>



  • partly cloudy
  • Temp: 26°C
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Wind: NNE at 22 km/h
  • Dew Point: 17°C
  • Barometer: 30.03" Hg (1017 hPa)
  • Clouds: partly cloudy
  • Visibility: 10 km
  • Sunrise is at: 07:41
  • Sunset is at: 20:31