New year, same old strategies... It is disheartening to see continued focus on new construction, increasing fireworks show and, consequently the destruction of natural habitats. 2026 started with a week of continuous rain which did not allow much birdwatching, but let's hope for some better conditions on the following weeks.
12th of January 2026 at Porto da Cruz
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
11th of January 2026 at Machico
Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
2 Mallard Anas platyrhynchos - a pair
8 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
1st of January 2026 at Machico
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
3 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres