The initial plan to head south was changed due to high wind speed; chumming position was north of Madeira again. On the way we were accompanied by a mixed pod of Bottlenose and Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, they were around the boat everywhere!
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| Atlantic Spotted Dolphin |
Today's highlight was the excellent view of a pair(?) of Zino's Petrels which were attracted to the chum for prolonged time. Stunning birds and one of the rarest species in the world with a total breeding population of less than 100 pairs.
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| note the long and slender bill |
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| these birds showed the more typical underwing pattern (with more extended white) |
A Madeiran (=Band-rumped) Storm Petrel and a Great Shearwater showed briefly.
And of course there were Bulwers Petrels and Cory's Shearwaters:-)
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| The fast Rib "Oceanodroma" powered by 2 Yamaha 200hp outboards. Many thanks to Hugo and Catarina for the excellent trip again. |
