Description
Pedreira Cabo da Praia is an easily accessible location on the island of Terceira where a large number of different bird species occur. In autumn, more than 20 different species can be easily observed, many of which are of American origin. Among the birds you can encounter are Amerika Fiyusu, Gümüş yağmurcun, Perdeli Cılıbıt, Halkalı cılıbıt, çayır cılıbıtı, Küçük Sarıbacak, Ak kumkuşu, Ak Sokumlu Kumkuşu, çayırkoşarı, uzun gagalı suçulluğu and many more. See the birdlist below.
Details
Access
Easy walk, 200 metres from the car parking. Then just walk and choose the locations according to the tides and the species present.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Mud flats , Sea , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Open landscape , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Autumn , Winter , Spring , All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There are good hiding places among the vegetation. High tide should be avoided, which is when fewer birds are present. See the link to the tides table below.

