First, our deepest sympathy to the loss of lives and homes in the south of Spain due to the extreme weather events. It is heartbreaking to watch the consequences of climate change!
Considering the rough weather events through the Western Palearctic in the 1st days of November and the ones that are still forming in the Atlantic ocean, one might expect some different bird species to be blown into Madeira but it is really scary to think if rainfall like that hits Madeira this winter, after last August fires which burnt a huge part of the central mountainous massif...
2nd of November 2024 at Caniçal
Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops
6 Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis
At São Vicente
2 Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus
1st of November 2024 off Machico
Northern Gannet Morus bassanus - 1 juvenile flying eastwards
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
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