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Whale Watching in the Azores: Best Time, Species, Islands, and Trip Planning
Posted on July 29, 2026
Cetaceans occur in Azorean waters year-round. Whale watching takes place around nine volcanic islands in the temperate North Atlantic, beside deep routes and feeding waters used by toothed and baleen whales. Historical sightings and strandings have documented 28 cetacean species across the Azores. A cetacean is a whale, dolphin, or porpoise. What whales and […]
Birds of the Azores: Endemic Species, Seabirds, and an Island-by-Island Guide
Posted on July 28, 2026
Under the current eBird/Clements taxonomy, the birds of the Azores include three species found nowhere else on Earth, distinctive island subspecies, major seabird colonies, familiar residents, and occasional visitors from both sides of the Atlantic. That mix makes this Portuguese archipelago rewarding for beginners and experienced birders. It also calls for realistic expectations. Official sources […]
