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IBA Pico da Vara - Serra da Tronqueira

Azores, São Miguel Island  >  Portugal

Good location to find Azores Bullfinch. You can also find the other Azores forest species. And don't forget butterflies and flora.

Added* by Bastiaan
Most recent update 18 March 2023

Description

Azores Bullfinch is the reason to visit this site! Look carefully on the unpaved road - often they just sit on the road. We had several good views along the entire climb to the mirador, but none during the descent to the east. The first ones were found already in the first 500 m of the unpaved road. Also check for orchids and butterflies (Hipparchia azorina).

Details

Access

A forest road. Can be done by car (no 4WD necessary).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Car , Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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