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Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition
Natural Reserve of Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition
Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition

Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition

By Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
Free cancellation available
Price is €58 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
    • 9680-187, Islands, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
    • 9680-187, Islands, Açores, Portugal

Check availability


Meet Us at the Marina
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€58.00 x 1 Adult€58.00

Total
Price is €58.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedZodiac RIB Boat (for up to 9 each)
  • What's includedWhat's includedImpermeable Top and Life Vest
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable Wildlife Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperienced Skipper
  • What's includedWhat's includedOpticron 8x42 Binoculars
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal Water supply

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT it is not possible to control animals' behaviour 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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity 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 behaviour. 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, sun cream and chapstick, and warm clothing. Light food is permitted, camera with zoom and binoculars are recommended - protect any personal equipment.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAzores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
    • 9680-187, Islands, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAzores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™
    • 9680-187, Islands, Açores, Portugal

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