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Flights to and from Corvo normally
runs three days a week weather permitting. Like in many Azorean airports
there is only one landing strip, which means that hard winds, especially
from the wrong directions, might result it cancelled flights. While
planning a stay on Corvo it is wise to schedule at least two extra
days on one of the larger islands before the return flight to the
mainland in case you will be stranded on Corvo.
Photo 2009-10-26: Staffan Rodebrand |
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Lodging on Corvo is found in the
only village on the island - Vila Nova do Corvo. The normal bed capacity
is around 20, while in extreme cases an extra 10 or so can be found
in different private rooms. Pre booking is a must. The village is
at the southern tip of the island situated on the only low land, about
a square kilometre large with the small harbour, the airfield, houses
and gardens, and the western agricultural fields.
Photo 2009-10-26: Staffan Rodebrand |
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Most birders are staying at the
Commodore Inn where transports up to the higher birding areas are
included. Very comfortable and time saving, since birding the areas
and walking back (mostly down) some kilometres takes most of the day.
Photo 2009-10-11: Staffan Rodebrand |
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Almost all western coast of Corvo
is very steep and of very little interest for birdwatching.
Photo 2009-10-24: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The low agricultural
fields west of the village, which often hold newly arrived migrants,
especially cuckoos, Common Yellowthroat, and sparrows.
Photo 2005-11-22: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The water
reservoir on the higher meadows half way between Vila Nova and Caldeirão.
A good place for waders and open land birds like pipits, sparrows,
and buntings. The neighbouring island of Flores is seen in the background.
Photo 2009-10-23: Staffan Rodebrand |
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Large parts
of Corvo consist of rather small fields surrounded by lava stone walls.
There are a number of cows, horses and a few goats grazing the fields.
Photo 2005-11-22: Staffan Rodebrand |
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Eastern slopes
with open fields and the wood at Pico. To the right (south)
of Pico is the Ribeira da Ponte.
Photo 2009-10-23: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The low (bird)
road on eastern Corvo winds though a landscape with open fields interrupt
by a number of wooded creeks (Ribeiras).
Photo 2006-01-30: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The central
part of Ribeira da Ponte. Maybe the best creek (Ribeira) when it comes
to rare American warblers. The most birded area of the creek
is the 500 metres down from the low road.
Photo 2005-11-23: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The end of
the low road. Here are two interesting wooded creeks: Ribeira do Cantinho
and Ribeira entre as Cancelas Like most Ribeiras they are steep, dense,
and often rather dark and extremely slippery.
Photo 2005-11-22: Staffan Rodebrand |
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The large
crater (Caldeirão) with the crater lakes is worth a visit on
clear days. It is large area to bird and a long way to walk, so plan
for a whole day tour.
Photo 2006-01-27: Staffan Rodebrand |
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