During birdwatching tours in the Douro Estuary, participants will have the opportunity to explore an area rich in biodiversity, where they can see a variety of aquatic and land birds. Species such as stilts, great herons, black-necked plovers and cormorants are just some of the birds that can be seen in this region. Observers will learn to identify different species, understand their behaviors and the importance of the estuary as a crucial habitat for nesting, feeding and migrating birds. Equipped with binoculars and field guides, participants will be taken to the best observation points, maximizing sighting opportunities. In addition, the tours include informative sessions on bird conservation and the preservation of estuarine ecosystems. This program is ideal for all nature lovers who want to deepen their knowledge of local birdlife and enjoy an engaging and educational day in the estuary.

Species to observe

Espécies principais: Mallard, Little Grebe, Great Cormorant (White-faced Cormorant), Grey Heron, Little Egret, Osprey, Kentish Plover, Sanderling, Common Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Common Tern, Common Kingfisher, Common Buzzard, Common Kestrel, Common Wood Pigeon, Skylark, Eurasian Crag Martin, Meadow Pipit, White Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, Eurasian Wren, European Robin, Black Redstart, Common Stonechat, Reed Bunting, Sardinian Warbler, Common Chiffchaff, Common Starling, Eurasian Magpie, among others.

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Outras espécies: Common Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Herring Gull, Yellow Wagtail, Dunnock, Bluethroat, European Starling, among others.

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