quinta-feira, 26 junho 2025, 10:08
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 | Pombo-torcaz [grupo palumbus]Columba palumbus [palumbus Group] Flyby individuals |
| 85 | Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas-macaronésicaLarus 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 | QueimadoButeo buteo rothschildi Circling in the distance as we departed |
| 1 | Toutinegra-de-barreteSylvia atricapilla |
| 6 | Estrelinha-de-poupa (São Miguel)Regulus regulus azoricus Constantly vocalizing, with some briefly seen flitting through the trees along the trail |
| 4 | MelroTurdus merula |
| 2 | Pisco-de-peito-ruivoErithacus rubecula Perched up prominently and singing |
| 4 | Pardal-do-telhadoPasser domesticus |
| 5 | Tentilhão-dos-açoresFringilla moreletti Several birds encountered along the trail |
| 6 | Canário-da-terraSerinus canaria Small flock encountered along the road up |