🌅 Witness the spectacular return of Cory’s shearwaters at sunset 🐦 Learn about the behavior, nesting, and conservation of this iconic seabird 🚐 Small-group experience with hotel pickup and expert local guide 🌊 Discover Madeira’s coastal beauty in a peaceful, natural setting
All Madeira inhabitants know this marine bird due to their loud, strange, and funny songs when they comes ashore to their nests. Join us on two nesting areas to observe and listen to this large shearwater that breeds mostly on the Macaronesian islands. At sunset, Madeira’s cliffs and coves transform into a natural amphitheater for one of the island’s most fascinating wildlife rituals — the return of the Cory’s shearwaters (Calonectris borealis) from the ocean. On this tour, you'll join a local ornithologist who will take you to one of the island’s best coastal observation points to witness this breathtaking moment. As daylight fades, the first shearwaters begin to appear over the horizon, gliding low over the waves and calling out to their mates. You'll learn how these birds spend most of their lives at sea, only returning to land to breed. With professional optics and fascinating commentary from your guide, you’ll get a close look at their behaviors and the challenges they face in conservation. The group size is kept small to ensure a quiet, immersive experience. Transport is included, and you’ll be back at your hotel in time for a relaxed evening — but with a memory few get to take home.
Duration: 2H30 Schedules: From 20h30 to 23h00 Free cancellation *
Transport from Funchal/Caniço area Biologist or Naturalist guide Observation Equipment Insurance
Meals & Drinks
Meeting point at Pickups start at 20h00. Pick up & Drop off in Funchal, Caniço (please consult for other locations).
Tour Tips: Due to changeable weather and altitude variations we recommend polar fleece and windbreaker jackets, hat, outdoor shoes or boots and water are also advised for all tours.
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Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund. Allows a full refund when canceling up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If the start time is not defined, the deadline to change or cancel the reservation will be two days before the date of travel, at 23:59 (local time of the supplier).
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