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Marine Birds

A cormorant bird perched on a wooden post near water.

Marine Birds

The Atlantic ocean is home for many marine birds. In the Algarve for instance, we often spot Northern gannets feeding on the same bait ball than common dolphins. Other birds like Skuas, Shearwaters or Storm Petrels can also be found regularly. During winter months we can also spot Puffins and Razorbills on our shore.

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula artica

from November to May

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

All year round; Bigger flocks from late autumn to late spring

Great Skua

Stercorarius skua

Shearwaters

Calonectris sp.

Spring to Autumn