American Wigeons Anas americana
Green-winged Teal Anas carolinensis
On the 1st of November 2009 3 American species of ducks were recorded in Madeira Island:
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!
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:
Juvenile Western Marsh Harrier
Spoonbill