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Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii) Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) Waxbill (Estrilda astrild) Main Main Routes Routes in in Madeira Madeira Ponta Ponta de de São São Lourenço Lourenço Beginning at Funchal, drive towards Machico along the highway passing by the airport. Once in Machico, you can bird-watch at the bay and the small river (ribeira) at the town centre. Terns and gulls can be seen here. Once there, follow directions towards Caniçal. Beyond the village of Caniçal, there is a road that leads to a car park, from there onwards the area becomes part of the Natural Park of Madeira, and the track has to be done on foot. It takes about three hours one way. Many Macaronesia or Madeira subspecies (Rock Sparrows, Berthelot’s Pipits, Whimbrel, Spanish sparrow, several species of gulls, Goldfinch, wagtails, Canary, migrants such as Wheatear etc.), can be seen here. At the end of the path, you will find the warden’s house. Here you can go east and climb a peak with a magnificent view over the island or go towards the sea until you reach a small harbour. From this area, look for Cory’s Shearwater, Manx Shearwater, Little Shearwater and sometimes some dolphins. It is also possible go for a walk along the beach. Ponta Ponta Ponta da da Cruz Cruz This is the southernmost tip of Madeira and an urban sea-watching point. Take the ER101 west from Funchal until you find a sign for “Centromar”. Down this road you’ll find a parking lot in front a restaurant and nearby a small concrete platform next to some palm trees. Ponta da Cruz is by far the best sea-watching point in Funchal: Cory’s Shearwater, Bulwer’s Petrel, Little Shearwater, Manx Shearwater and sometimes Madeira Storm-Petrel, Fea’s Petrel and White-faced Storm-Petrel can be spotted here. You can also walk there from the “Lido” (a public beach) that finishes at Ponta da Cruz. It is a very attractive route, along gardens and with nice views over the sea and cliffs.
Porto Porto Porto Moniz Moniz Take the highway towards Ribeira Brava. Then, follow the information signs that show the way to São Vicente. Once there, take the road to the village centre, where you will find a bridge. Go left on that bridge and follow that road until the end. Be careful because it’s a winding road! Porto Moniz is the northernmost point of the island. This is probably the best sea-watching site on Madeira. Go to the coach parking lot, overlooking the natural swimming pools and look for a concrete wall, a good place to watch from. Here you could find: Fea´s Petrel, Bulwer’s Petrel, Cory’s Shearwater, Sooty Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Little Shearwater and Manx Shearwater. If lucky, it is also possible to see some whales and dolphins. Ponta Ponta Ponta do do Pargo Pargo Follow the directions to Porto Moniz and once there, go south, up the mountain until Santa do Porto Moniz. Here you will find some signs that lead you to Ponta do Pargo. Ponta do Pargo has a very diverse birdlife. Because it is a very remote area, it has not changed over recent years and mixed woodland, agricultural fields and derelict houses define the landscape. Almost every species of passerines that occur in Madeira can be observed here. Seabirds like Madeira Storm-Petrel and Cory’s Shearwater can also be seen here. Sometimes trans-Saharan migrants make a resting stop here. Balcões Balcões Follow the directions towards Ribeiro Frio (well-marked on almost every Madeira map) and once you are there, you will be already inside the laurel forest. Along the path you will see many laurel forest species. Then, the watch point at Balcões, overlooking an impressive landscape with hillsides covered with laurel forest, provides the best viewpoint. Trocaz Pigeons are easily seen here, but also Madeira Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Buzzard, Madeira Firecrest, Chaffinch and Robin.
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