August, despite being a summer month, sometimes brings interesting bird species to Madeira as some birds begin their migration. We were excited that a White-rumped Sandpiper was spotted by the last day of July, and we're looking forward to seeing what new arrivals the winds might bring our way this month.
31st of August 2025 at Caniçal
Sanderling Calidris alba
Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula
4 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
29th of August 2025 at Lazareto
14 Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Off Porto Moniz - observed by Michel (NED)
13 Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
28th of August 2025 at Machico
Ruff Philomachus pugnax
24th of August 2025 at Caniçal
Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus
23rd of August 2025 at Caniçal
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus
20th of August 2025 at Machico - photographed by Max (GER)
Spotted Sandpiper Actitis macularius
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
15th of August 2025 at Caniçal
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
2 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
14th of August 2025 at Caniço
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
2nd of August 2025 at Caniçal
Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus
2 Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops
1st of August 2025 at Machico river
White-rumped Sandpiper Calidris fuscicollis