9 April 2026

“Amazing Azores: The Sequel”, or “In the wake of the Giants”

Please enjoy this trip report, in which me (Seva Rudyi) and Kristin Van Gaever went back to the Azores in March-April 2026 to try and see migrating baleen whales. The trip exceeded our expectations, with multiple quality sightings of Blue Whale, and other species, including Sei Whale, Humpback Whale and Azores Noctule.

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“Amazing Azores: The Sequel”, or “In the wake of the Giants”

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Vsevolod Rudyi
A naturalist with MsC in Marine Ecology, interested in everything. Currently in Norway, but of Russian origin. For a long time, mammals were not a priority for me, outshined by marine life, herps and birds, but that has changed recently (thanks to my fiancee Katya and this site!). My favourite groups are marine mammals (whales, pinnipeds, sirenians and others), bats and small carnivores, particularly mustelids. In particular, I’m on a mission to see every marine mammal species I possibly can. Feel free to get in touch!
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4 Comments

  • 14 April 2026
    marcelotrout

    Hi Seva, great report. It was a pleasure meeting you guys in Pico and sharing the experience of seeing breaching humpbacks and especially the sei whales. My son and I enjoyed our two trips with EspaçoTalassa very much, as you said, great organisation and ethical standards. We definately should have done more than 2 tours, as we missed all the blue whale action. Next time.

    • 24 April 2026
      Vsevolod Rudyi

      Thanks, Marcelo! It was a pleasure meeting you too, and you’ll see that Blue Whale in the future eventually!

  • 16 April 2026
    Jon Hall

    Grea report Seva – so happy to see so many people enjoying Pico Island and seeing so much good stuff!

    • 24 April 2026
      Vsevolod Rudyi

      Thanks, Jon! It’s an incredible place for sure. Maybe I’ll be back eventually – I feel like it has great potential for dedicated whale watches.

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