Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition

Join a marine birding expedition with Biologists and Naturalists, to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, to look for the season’s birds and wild behaviour, out at sea with incredible ocean views!

Many Birds find oasis in the Azores Islands to breed and raise chicks, and as on-route refuge. Marine birds can be observed yearlong, peaking abundance in Spring and Autumn with the arrival of migrants and vagrants.

Itinerary

The day starts with a short briefing introducing to birds observed locally, and onboard safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat and go out to sea.

The boat will travel the coast to observe known colonies, shorebirds, and wildlife at the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Then head out to sea looking to find seabirds and capture wild animal behavior. Lookouts inland help providing directions via VHF Radio to where the boat may initially travel at high speed. Carefully approaching undetected distance, your Guide will keep you informed, while collect field imagery and data for research.

See Cory’s and Barolo Shearwater, Common and Roseate Terns, Yellow legged Gulls, Bulwer’s Petrel, Wilson’s and Madeiran Storm-petrels, Bridled and Sooty Terns, Great Shearwater, Leach’s Storm-petrel, Manx and Sooty Shearwater, Northern Gannets, Arctic, Skuas, Buzzards, Turnstones, Sanderlings, Little Egrets, Whimbrels,....

11:00 it is time to be back for check-out.

Know before you go - eat light, bring your personal water supply, sunscreen and chapstick, and warm clothing. Light food is permitted, camera with zoom and binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment.

Stop At:

• Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Parque Industrial de Vila Franca 500m Offshore, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680-114 Portugal

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behavior in the wild, or to guarantee that you will see a specific species at a specific time frame."
"This is a high conservational risk activity - a qualified Guide will always be there to ensure the best environmental & conservation standards during tour."
"English is the official language, but our team is multinational and will do their best to accommodate your preferred language (this is not guaranteed)."
"No Children under the age of 4"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 14 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL, Marina de, 4, 9680-187 Islands, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
All pickups are are subject to availability, and commence prior to designated time. Contact us to book and confirm your exact pickup time.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Opticron 8x42 Binoculars
• Knowledgeable Wildlife Guide
• Experienced Skipper
• Zodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each)
• Impermeable Top and Life Vest
• Insurance

Not Included

• Personal Water supply

Facilities