American ducks in Madeira Island

American Wigeons
American Wigeons Anas americana

Green-winged Teal
Green-winged Teal Anas carolinensis

Female Wood Duck
Wood Duck Aix sponsa

On the 1st of November 2009 3 American species of ducks were recorded in Madeira Island:

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Wood Duck - another first record for Madeira by Wind Birds

Wood Duck
Wood Duck Aix sponsa

Female Wood Duck
Female Wood Duck

Hugo Romano, as tour leader of Madeira Wind Birds, together with birdwatchers/customers on a full-day birdwatching tour observed the first record for Madeira of a Wood Duck, a female!

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Porto Santo trip report by Madeira Wind Birds - October 2009

Hugo and Catarina from Madeira Wind Birds decided to run away from last week's stormy weather in Madeira, which made them cancel many tours, and went to Porto Santo island for birdwatching. Here are the highlights of this trip:

Marsh Harrier
Juvenile Western Marsh Harrier

Ring-necked Duck
Ring-necked Duck

Spoonbills
Spoonbill

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Tired dotterels in Madeira

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Wintering birds already in Madeira

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Barbary Falcon in Porto Santo Island - 3rd record for Madeira

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