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Description
During winter most sea birds except for the overwintering gulls and terns leave the Canary Islands. Interestingly the víchrovníček černastý breeds in the archipelago during winter, but on inaccessible rocky islands. If you are lucky it can be seen flying out at sea looking for food. In early november it is still possible to find víchrovník plavý and víchrovník makaronézsky. During spring and summer these birds can be found regularly as well as others like búrkozvest pestronohý, víchrovník malý and víchrovec klinochvostý
Gulls and terns that can be found are čajka žltonohá, čajka tmavá, rybár sivý and occasionly čajka ostrovná and čajka čiernohlavá
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Access
The waters around Gran Canaria can of course only be visited by boat. If you don't have a boat or a friend with a boat the best way to explore this locality is either by ferry to another island or by dolphin tour. Some sea birds like víchrovník plavý follow dolphin pods in hopes of getting some food. Different tours depart from the harbour of Puerto Rico. See links to operators below.
Terrain and Habitat
SeaConditions
No shadow , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Summer , Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Summer , SpringDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Spirit of the Sea: boat tours Gran Canaria
- Lineas Bluebird boat tours Gran Canaria
- Multiacuatic boat tours Gran Canaria