This distinctive species is common in captivity and escapes are occasionally encountered in the wild. Also a growing feral population exists in Europe, mainly in western France, and it’s possible that birds from this population make it to the Portugal sometimes. Today we’ve added the Sacred Ibis, a bird that lives in sub-Saharan Africa and parts

In this amazing video, our staff get incredibly close to a Humpback whale a few meters from Deserta Island in Faro Graceful and magnificent, humpback whales inspire awe in young and old alike. These marine mammals travel great distances to take advantage of the best breeding grounds and feeding spots. North Pacific humpbacks, for example, mate and give

This year we have a very rare visit at the Ria Formosa Natural Park, some Brant geese. We’ve got some nice images with Deserta Island as background. Branta Bernicla is a small goose, dark brown upperparts and brown-barred, pale gray underparts. Head is black; short black neck has partial white ring. Tail and vent are white. Western race, formerly known as