Whimbrel in Ponta Delgada Port on São Miguel

Ponta Delgada Port on São Miguel, the biggest island of the Azores, is a busy place. This is true also in terms of foreign tourists and local visitors. Beautiful is the view from the pier from one of the sidewalk cafes. On first sight, it is a surprise that a wader comes very close even… Continue reading Whimbrel in Ponta Delgada Port on São Miguel

The Yellow-legged Gull on the Azores

The appearance of a black head mask or cap makes the Azorean subspecies of the widespread Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis atlantis) interesting. Although in the Azores several species of gulls of holartic origin might show-up, the best bet throughout the archipelago is always a Yellow-legged Gull. About the size – a bit smaller – of… Continue reading The Yellow-legged Gull on the Azores