It's time for Bearded Whales to pass through the Azores! However, there are still several details that leave us intrigued with regard to the identification of these cetaceans (bearded whales). One of these intriguing details is the similarities between the Whales… Read More
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Azores Wild Adventures
The ecological importance of Ilhéus das Cabras
One of the places where we like to take our visitors on Terceira Island is to Ilhéus das Cabras. These islets are located in the direction of the parish of Feteira and have a total area of 29 ha, making them the largest islets … Read More
Priolo – a conservation landmark in the Azores
The Priolo (Pyrrhula murina) is a small bird measuring about 16 centimeters and weighing 30 grams. In this species, males and females are quite similar and the juveniles are distinguished by their brownish coloration on the head. Figure 1: Photo … Read More
Wetlands of the Azores
What are Wetlands? On the 2nd of February, the World Wetlands Day was celebrated. But what are Wetlands? A wetland can be any ecosystem structured in shallow waters (such as wetlands… Read More
Bottlenose dolphins
Facts about Bottlenose Dolphins Bottlenose dolphins are one of our 4 cetacean species residing in the Azores. That's why we can see these dolphins all year round. They are very social animals and live in groups that… Read More
New Project – Seabird Observation in São Miguel
Watching seabirds in São Miguel October 3, 2018 – Start of work During the month of October, some species of seabirds begin to prepare for their migrations. That's why we decided to start... Read More
Striped Dolphins
Striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and their babies are everywhere! Over the past few weeks, we've seen these fast swimmers a little more often than usual, with 3 sightings in August and 4 in September. They are very… Read More
The magic of the Azores waters
The magic of the waters of the Azores: For some time now, the Azores have been recognized as one of the best destinations in Europe for the observation of cetaceans and other animals. In addition to … Read More
Steve Geelhoed – A visit to Picos de Aventura
Last July we had the pleasure of welcoming with us E. Steve Geelhoed, founder and currently one of the main researchers in seabirds and marine mammals at the Wageningen Marine Research Center in the Netherlands. I leave you… Read More
Echolocation: What is it?
Echolocation: system that allows navigation and finding prey. Teethed cetaceans are animals that feed mainly on fish and squid, echolocation. As they are in an environment that may have reduced visibility, these marine mammals use a … Read More
