Porto Moniz

Took a drive along the spectacular North coast to Porto Moniz. Went on a fantastic walk along the Levada de Ribeira da Janela where we decided Madeira is the most beautiful island we’d ever visited. Saw our last Madeiran Firecrests here (hadn’t seen any for a few days) and enjoyed the views. We also saw a couple of Trocaz Pigeons, and Tom found a feather from one.

 

Then a few hours at the natural rock pools with some diving and more Snorkelling before I managed to sneak in an all too brief sea-watch. This was a good one, and picked up some close-in Short-finned Pilot Whales and a Bulwer’s Petrel.