Thursday, 26th June 2025, 10:08 a.m.
Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Açores, Portugal
Tim Healy
Hiked down to the lake and back, plus some observations along the road nearby. Initially quite wet, with light drizzle and extensive fog. Eventually cleared up and provided impressive views
| 3 | Common Woodpigeon (White-necked)Columba palumbus [palumbus Group] Flyby individuals |
| 85 | Yellow-legged Gull (atlantis)Larus michahellis atlantis Many birds flying to and from the lake, with several individuals seen tending to young on the vegetated slopes near the road |
| 1 | Common Buzzard (Azores)Buteo buteo rothschildi Circling in the distance as we departed |
| 1 | Eurasian BlackcapSylvia atricapilla |
| 6 | Goldcrest (Sao Miguel)Regulus regulus azoricus Constantly vocalizing, with some briefly seen flitting through the trees along the trail |
| 4 | Eurasian BlackbirdTurdus merula |
| 2 | European RobinErithacus rubecula Perched up prominently and singing |
| 4 | House SparrowPasser domesticus |
| 5 | Azores ChaffinchFringilla moreletti Several birds encountered along the trail |
| 6 | Atlantic CanarySerinus canaria Small flock encountered along the road up |