August 31, 2019

21.08.2019 – Rest and recreation

As different as we all are from each other, so too are the whales, different even more, in size, shape, behaviour, favourite food, and favourite pastime. […]
August 28, 2019

18.08.2019 – A long long time ago

In a land far away, our story begins. In the Eocene about 50 million years ago that is, in a place we now call Pakistan, with […]
August 26, 2019

16.08.2019 – Human watching

It is always a delight to see cetaceans in their natural habitat and today was no exception. When we find the animals close enough to the […]
August 22, 2019

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 […]
August 16, 2019

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 […]
July 27, 2019

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, […]
July 3, 2019

28.06.2019 – Scanner

We started the day with a lovely snorkelling tour where our excited guests enjoyed the chance of meeting an interactive group of Atlantic Spotted dolphins (Stenella […]
July 1, 2019

26.06.2019 – The restless ocean

Once again the time has come for us to introduce a new member of our little team: Welcome to the gang Scott Dorssers! Our new summer […]
June 30, 2019

22.06.2019 – The ones who danced with the whale

Fantastic! Great! Out of the ordinary! Beautiful! Unique! Charming! Majestic! Breathtaking! Perfect! Spectacular! Grateful! … and I could find a hundred other words for our morning […]