Friday, 23rd May 2025, 4:53 p.m.
Auto selected, Machico, Madeira, Portugal
Robert Wallace
Madiera Wind Birds Day 3. N15-20 kts 4-8’ swells. Incredible day - multiple Desertas and 3 Zinos in the slick at 1 time. 4-5 Bulwers in view at all times for 3 hours. Skillful spotting and professional boat handling in fairly big swells. Truly one of the best pelagic experiences I’ve had in over 30 years of going offshore.
| 12 | Yellow-legged GullLarus michahellis |
| 1 | Lesser Black-backed GullLarus fuscus |
| 1 | Wilson's Storm-PetrelOceanites oceanicus Heavy molt |
| 6 | European Storm-PetrelHydrobates pelagicus Accurate count |
| 1 | Band-rumped Storm-PetrelHydrobates castro |
| 3 | Zino's PetrelPterodroma madeira Photos and Video - all3 at same time. One with a lot of white in underwings |
| 4 | Fea's PetrelPterodroma feae Slower arcs, not as “snappy” turns in flight. Larger bill clear in photos. 4720 |
| 2 | Pterodroma sp.Pterodroma sp. |
| 150 | Bulwer's PetrelBulweria bulwerii |
| 40 | Cory's ShearwaterCalonectris borealis |
| 4 | Manx ShearwaterPuffinus puffinus |
| 1 | Barolo ShearwaterPuffinus baroli First called out by Catarina. Smaller than Manx, flying low over water. No arcs. >200m distant into sun, no photos. |