When to Go Pelagic Birding in Portugal
June 14, 2026
A seasonal guide to pelagic birding in Portugal: the best months for Monteiro's Storm-Petrel at Banco da Fortuna in the Azores, and the peak Balearic Shearwater season off Sagres in the Algarve.
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Best Pelagic Birding Trips in Portugal
June 11, 2026
A guide to Portugal's top pelagic birding trips: the Azores Birders Pelagic to Banco da Fortuna — the only reliable site for the endemic Monteiro's Storm-Petrel — and the Sagres Seabird Watching trip off the Algarve, where the Critically Endangered Balearic Shearwater congregates with all four skua species.
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Regional Guides (22 guides)
Best pelagic birding trips and destinations, organised by country.
Seasonal Guides (15 guides)
When to go pelagic birding — month-by-month breakdowns by region.
Species Guides (10 guides)
Where to find specific seabird species on pelagic trips worldwide.
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How-to guides and practical resources for pelagic birdwatchers.
Beginner Guides (3 guides)
Start here — essential advice for first-time pelagic birders.