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Birdwatching in the Canary Islands Tour<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Endemic Birds of
Fuerteventura and Tenerife<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u2022 Price:<\/strong> 1850\u20ac<\/em>
\u2022 Dates:<\/strong> Jan 12-18, 2025<\/em>
\u2022 Places available:<\/strong> 1<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Canary Islands are a volcanic archipelago with a subtropical climate and unique avifauna. As an extension to a birding trip to the Iberian Peninsula or Morocco, these islands are the perfect choice. Our Birdwatching in the Canary Islands Tour is dedicated to finding all the endemic birds in Fuerteventura and Tenerife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The individual islands have distinct microclimates and are home to different species and endemics. During this trip we will visit two of the seven islands: Tenerife and Fuerteventura. While Tenerife is well vegetated and has tracts of sub-tropical laurel forest, Fuerteventura, which is just 100 km away from the African coast, is effectively desert or semi desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining Fuerteventura and Tenerife gives us a chance to see all the endemic species and most of the subspecies in this birding tour. Some of the most interesting species we are likely to see here cannot be seen anywhere else! This is the case of the Laurel\u2019s Pigeon, the Bolle\u2019s Pigeon or the Blue Chaffinch, which can be seen in Tenerife, or the Fuerteventura Stonechat in Fuerteventura.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Arrival to Tenerife<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Arrival to Tenerife and drive to our hotel. If there\u2019s time in the afternoon, we will take a walk around the hotel, where we will have a chance to see our first endemic: Canary Islands Chiffchaff<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2. Birding in Tenerife: Teno and Monte del Agua<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Today we will visit the western part of the island, including Teno and Monte del Agua. We will focus on the endemic pigeons, Bolle\u2019s<\/strong> and Laurel Pigeon<\/strong>, which are probably the hardest endemics to get. Also, we will have chances to see Rock Sparrow<\/strong> and Barbary Falcon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3. Birding in Tenerife: El Teide and looking for the Blue Chaffinch<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We will dedicate part of the day to drive the scenic road around El Teide, the highest peak in Spain. During the drive, we will be making strategic stops for birding. Some large patches of Canarian Pine are good for Blue Chaffinch<\/strong> and other local specialties, like Island Canary<\/strong>, Tenerife Goldcrest<\/strong> and Berthelot\u2019s Pipit<\/strong>. In addition, there are good chances of seeing the local subspecies of the Great Spotted Woodpecker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 4. Flight to Fuerteventura and exploring the desert<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Before flying to Fuerteventura we will have some time for birding in the northern coast of the Island for sea-watching. Cory\u00b4s Shearwaters<\/strong> will be present in good numbers. If necessary, we will focus and getting additional views of the local endemics. Then, we will fly to Fuerteventura and drive to hotel. If time allows, we will visit El Cotillo, with some coastal scenery and possibilities to see our first Houbara Bustards<\/strong> and Stone Curlews<\/strong> (aka Eurasian Thick-knee<\/strong>), and other passerines, including Lesser Short- toed Lark<\/strong> and Great Gray Shrike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 5. Birding in Fuerteventura: Catalina Garcia and Tindaya<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

During the day we will visit the ponds of Catalina Garc\u00eda, the vulture restaurant at Tiscamanita and the charming town of Betancuria. Here, we will have good chances of finding the endemic subspecies of African Blue Tit<\/strong> (ssp. degener) of the eastern Canary Islands. During the afternoon we will visit the reservoir of Los Molinos, Las Parcelas and Tindaya. This will be a good opportunity to see the endemic subspecies of Egyptian Vulture<\/strong>, flying flocks of Black-bellied Sandgrouse<\/strong>, good numbers of Ruddy Shelduck <\/strong>and the charismatic Trumpeter Finch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 6. Birding in Fuerteventura: Fimapaire and El Carmen Saltpans<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

An early morning visit to the Fimapaire Barranco will give us a good chance to see Fuerteventura Stonechat<\/strong> and Barbary Partridge<\/strong>. In the afternoon we will head to the south of the island, visiting sites like Gran Tarajal, where Laughing Dove<\/strong> can be found. Other sites are Alares pond, El Carmen Salt Pans and Barranco de la Torre. These are good places to find waders and passerines like Spectacled Warbler<\/strong> or Trumpeter Finch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 7. Departure<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

On the last morning in Fuerteventura, we will look for the eventual presence of previously found rare birds or any species that might have eluded us. Then, we will drive to the airport where the tour will conclude.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top Birds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n