17.08.2019 – Direction sunset
The day ended the same way as it started. On our morning tour, the glitter of the morning sun lay on the ocean, while we had a group of reserved Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) we also had a large school of…
12.08.2019 – Means, motive and opportunity
Today we were witness to a crime, a theft of something precious, a whole school of fish! We followed the Corey’s shearwaters (Calonectris), as we often do because these opportunists tend to glide straight towards the dolphins whenever they go…
09.08.2019 – Breathing exercise with gratitude
On our morning tour with the Ribeira Brava we had waves with waves and waves with Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis). It was really bumpy, but our guests could still see this little dolphin species quite well. In the afternoon,…
06.08.2019 – From big to small, we loved it all
What an amazing day when the marine world is showing itself from its very best side. Such a variety, such a beauty, such a joy! The impressive list of our sightings today: Tropical whales (Balaenoptera edeni), Atlantic Spotted dolphins (Stenella…
27.07.2019 – To be found
It was time again! We had a Saturday morning that was accompanied by magic. Two special things happened this morning. First, we had a particularly close encounter with the rare Rough-Toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis)! Second, they found us! Our everyday…
22.07.2019 – What hides below the surface
We set out today, with our eyes on the horizon, trying our best to get a glimpse of what hides below the surface. It can be quite amazing to see a few distant splashes or quick dorsal fin here or…
19.07.2019 – Rapid, stormy surprise visitors
Such a day full of gifts! Nature is wonderful! Nature is always surprising! Today there were wonderful encounters with different animals on all of our tours! We had great Pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) with cute offspring. We had active Bottlenose…
18.07.2019 – A sign of the times
While all seasons are ideal for whale-watching in Madeira, I think its safe to say that we are all children of the summer here at Lobosonda, The calm conditions and bright sunshine add an extra touch of delight to the…
16.07.2019 – Mama?
Having my mother on board as a special guest on todays wonderful Stenella tour delivered food for thought regarding the upbringing of little cetacean calves and inspired me to share this knowledge with our lovely guests. Our sightings consisted of…
13.07.2019 – Saturday dolphin fever
Instead of the song “Saturday night fever” we would have been able to sing together “Saturday dolphin fever” today. A nice Saturday afternoon with plenty of girl power and many dolphins, very perfect. The beautiful Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) surprised…