October should be an autumn month but temperatures in Madeira are still like summer... Migration should be on its way, so let's see which bird species will visit Madeira archipelago this month.
24th of October 2024 at Caniçal
5 Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis
19th of October 2024 at São Vicente - observed by Hannu (FIN)
Mediterranean Gull Ichthyaetus melanocephalus
18th of October 2024 at Lugar de Baixo
Little Crake Porzana parva - photographed by Hannu (FIN) - less than 5 records in the last 50 years!
Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
At Ponta do Pargo - recorded by Hannu (FIN)
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
2nd of October 2024 at Caniçal
Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula
3 Sanderling Calidris alba
11 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres
2 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
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