|27-08-2019 9 am| Morning full of Cetaceans
This morning we saw Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Thank you all for joining us in this adventure. Enjoy the pictures of the activity. We also found Sperm whale's food: deep species of cephalopod. We finnished the trip planting seeds of endemic bushes in order to replant Monte das Moças. #naturalistpt #atlanticnaturalist #azoresnaturalist #azores #whalewatchingazores #birdwatc
|27-08-2019 5 pm| Socializing Sperm whales and Common dolphins
In this evening expedition we went out to enjoy the group of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) that had been around the whole day. They were still socializing and calm. Some of the juveniles got curious and approached the boat. We were alone with them so we could enjoy it perfectly. On the way back to Horta, a pod of around 60 Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) crossed our way and we stopped and enjoyed them a bit more. Thank you all for joining our team. Yo
|27-08-2019 2 pm| Socializing Sperm whales in the North
The lookout found a group af Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the North of the channel between Faial and Pico islands. The group had been diving during the morning but in the afternoon we saw them geting back together and socialize. At least 8 whales were there. We also saw a pod of Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with a newborn and an other pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Thank you all for joining our team. You can enjoy and share the
|25-08-2019 pm| Beaked whales, Sperm whales and dolphins!
This afternoon we found a group of at least 4 Sowerby's beaked whales (Mesoplodon bidens) on our way to the Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). We also saw a Loggerhead seaturtle (Caretta caretta) and seabirds. At the very end we went to find a group of Short-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) mixed with a few Stripped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba). Thank you all for joining our team. You can enjoy and share the pictures that our biologist Maria took during the
|25-08-2019 am| Amazing Azorean biodiversity
This morning luck was in the South of the channel between Faial and Pico Islands. We saw a mixed pod of False killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) with Oceanic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Some of the false killer whales were jumping in order to remove parasites. A group of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) were in the area too. We already knew these whales as they have been there for several weeks. At the very end we moved towards a big group of Short-beaked
|24-08-2019 pm| Sperm whales, Risso's dolphins and Atlantic spotted dolphins
This afternoon we saw 3 species of cetaceans: the residents Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) an Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) and the summer-visitors Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). We also saw Cory's shearwaters (Calonectris borealis). Thank you for your preference. Enjoy the pictures of the activity! SPERM WHALES RISSO'S DOLPHINS ATLANTIC SPOTTED DOLPHINS CORY'S SHEARWATERS #naturalistpt #atlanticnaturalist #azoresnaturalist #azores #whalewatchinga
|24-08-2019 am| Resident cetaceans: Sperm whales and Risso's dolphins
In this morning we could enjoy two of the residents species of toothed whales of the Azores: a pod of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and one group of Risso's dolphins (Grampus griseus) divided in two sub-groups. Thank you all for joining our team. You can enjoy and share the pictures that our biologist Maria took during the expedition. SPERM WHALES RISSO'S DOLPHINS #naturalistpt #atlanticnaturalist #azoresnaturalist #azores #whalewatchingazores #birdwatching #dolphingw
|22-08-2019 pm| Sperm whales and Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Azorean summer
This afternoon we went to the South of Faial Island to find Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). Thank you all for joining our team. You can enjoy and share the pictures that our biologist Maria took during the expedition. SPERM WHALES ATLANTIC SPOTTED DOLPHINS #naturalistpt #atlanticnaturalist #azoresnaturalist #azores #whalewatchingazores #birdwatching #dolphingwatching #dolphinazores #faialtour #faialwhalewatching #Pico
|22-08-2019 am| Sperm whales and summer dolphins
This morning we went out after a pod of Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus), but we could also enjoy a big pod of more than 100 Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), this species of dolphins only visit the Azores in summertime. Thank you all for joining our team. You can enjoy and share the pictures that our biologist Maria took during the expedition. SPERM WHALES ATLANTIC SPOTTED DOLPHINS #naturalistpt #atlanticnaturalist #azoresnaturalist #azores #whalewatchinga
|19-08-2019| A very Full Half Day in Faial Island, Azores
Dedicating your day to explore the volcanoes, plants and culture of the Azores in the company of a local biologist is normally a great way to spend a day! As a Biologist working as a guide it is a great pleasure, as plants, insects and many other aspects from weather to seasonaiity of species requires attention and curious clients with interesting questions make every tour a day of learning and experience. Here we place some of the photographs collected during this morning! T