2nd record for The Azores!! This one stayed for 2 weeks around the harbour area.
25-10-2010
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Sunday 30 May 2010
Wilson's Storm-petrel – Oceanites oceanicus
While looking for Sperm Whales and just one minute after seeing a Bulwer´s Petrel, this Wilson´s came to make us a visit.
28-05-2010
Bulwer's Petrel – Bulweria bulwerii
The first time that a saw a Bulwer´s Petrel taking off from the water. 5 Miles off São João.
28-05-2010
Monday 26 April 2010
Pomarine Skua – Stercorarius pomarinus
We and this Pomarine Skua were looking for a Fin Whale 12 miles offshore!:)
24-04-2010
Trinidade Petrel – Pterodroma arminjoniana
6th Record for the Azores!! Sighted while watching one Blue Whale 8 miles offshore Ponta da Queimada!!
24-04-2010
Tuesday 20 April 2010
Pomarine Skua – Stercorarius pomarinus
A rare Pomarine Skua flying just over our boat, while we were with a pod of sperm Whales! :) 09-04-2010
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Fea's Petrel – Pterodroma feae
One of the rarest sightings in the South of Pico. 8 Miles off Queimada.
21-09-2008
Monday 8 February 2010
Northern Gannet – Morus bassanus
Juvenile Gannet passing just over the boat! 8 miles Offshore São Mateus.
16-09-2009
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