Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition

Sail along the coast of São Miguel and discover the wildlife of this Azores island on this birdwatching boat tour.

Azores Marine Birdwatching Expedition

We'll meet at 8 am at the port in Vila Franca do Campo. At the dock, located in the south of São Miguel Island, we'll enjoy an introduction to the birds of the Azores. This archipelago is home to great ornithological diversity.

After learning about the main bird species and their migratory patterns, we'll set off on a zodiac tour along the coast of São Miguel. We'll sail along the south coast, known for its large colonies of birds. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, we'll learn to identify notable endemic birds.

As we cruise alongside São Miguel, we expect to see sandpipers, shearwaters, egrets, and native birds such as buzzards. High-precision binoculars will be provided for optimal viewing.

We'll continue the zodiac tour to Vila Franca do Campo Islet, where we may see wagtails, learning to identify these small birds known for their seasonal feather color changes.

Finally, at 11 am we'll return to the departure pier.

Bird-watching

São Miguel and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo are excellent locations for bird watching. However, the animals are unpredictable. The number and species of birds observed will depend on factors such as weather and breeding seasons.