Yellow-crowned Night Heron – Nyctanassa violaceus

2nd record for The Azores!! This one stayed for 2 weeks around the harbour area.

25-10-2010 

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

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

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 

Northern Fulmar – Fulmarus glacialis

Sighted 3 Miles off Candelária do Pico.

18-09-2007 

Fea's Petrel – Pterodroma feae

One of the rarest sightings in the South of Pico. 8 Miles off Queimada.

21-09-2008 

Northern Gannet – Morus bassanus

Juvenile Gannet passing just over the boat!  8 miles Offshore São Mateus.

16-09-2009