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The peninsula Ponta de São
Lourenço, which stretch towards north-east. The climate and
biotope similar to that of the Desertas Islands; hot and dry! In the
middle of the pic the Natural Park's field station is visible. Photo:
Niklas Holmström,
Sweden. |
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Two well-known Swedish birders scanning
the area (from left: Dan Zetterström & Bosse Carlsson) in
July 2005.
Photo: Niklas Holmström,
Sweden.
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Part of the peninsula Ponta de São
Lourenço and the village Caniçal seen from the plane
(when leaving Madeira).
Photo: Ivan
Miksik, Czech Republic. |
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The walk both ways take about 2-3 hours,
but is indeed worth the time as the views is amazing and breath-taking.
Photo: Niklas Holmström,
Sweden. |
Along the north-side of the peninsula there
is several islets and very steep cliffs. Just take it easy and enjoy
the walk!
Photo: Niklas Holmström,
Sweden. |
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The dry biotope attract bird species such
as Rock Sparrows, Buzzards and many passage migrants!
Photo: Håkan
Sandin, Sweden. |
During spring the north-easterly peninsula
function as a "tunnel" for passage migrants. Never know
what to find here!
Photo: Håkan
Sandin, Sweden. |
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A gang of "armoured" Swedish
birders visting the peninsula. High-heeled shoes don't belong in this
area!
Photo: Stina
Grönberg, Sweden. |
In desperate search for Rock Sparrows at
the peninsula? In time you'll be rewarded, but not necessarly with
Rocks...
Photo: Stina
Grönberg, Sweden. |