Seabirds are visiting us during their breeding season and are more susceptible to glare from light pollution. Juveniles, when they leave the nest, are particularly vulnerable. When they become disoriented due to excessive artificial night lights, they end up crashing into buildings, streetlights and even cars, often getting injured and sometimes causing their death. Although these birds are resistant, they have difficulty flying up and need help.
Do your part and save a seabird. If you find a disoriented bird, contact your local wildlife rescue center:
Madeira: Rede SOS Vida Selvagem (961957545)
Açores: Linha SOS Ambiente (800 292 800)
Canárias: 112
Seabird Campaings for each archipelago
Discover the different awareness and seabird rescue campaigns that take place annually in each Macaronesian archipelago.
Madeira: Campanha Salve uma Ave Marinha
Açores:
- Governo dos Açores – Campanha SOS Cagarro
- Governo dos Açores – Campanha SOS Aves Marinhas
- SPEA – Brigadas de Resgate de Cagarros (Corvo, Vila Franca do Campo, Nordeste e Povoação)
- SPEA – SOS Estapagado (Corvo)
Canárias: Campanha SOS Pardela
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Madeira: Campanha Salve uma Ave Marinha
Açores:
Canárias: Campanha SOS Pardela
For more information contact the responsible for each archipelago (Madeira: SPEA/IFCN, Azores: SPEA/Azores Government; Canary Islands: Gobierno de Canarias/SEO)
