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340 €

Duração

8h - 14h

Min. Participantes

1

Max. Participantes

4

Dificuldade

Média

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Na pitoresca região do Alentejo, em Portugal, a zona de Castro Verde e Mértola é um paraíso para os observadores de aves, oferecendo uma extraordinária mistura de biodiversidade e beleza natural. O que torna esta região verdadeiramente excecional é a sua diversidade de ‘habitats’, incluindo extensas estepes, rios sinuosos, zonas húmidas e colinas escarpadas, criando um ambiente ideal para uma infinidade de espécies de aves.

Ao longo das estações, a zona de Castro Verde e Mértola atraem os observadores de aves com uma tentadora variedade de maravilhas ornitológicas. A primavera traz uma explosão de vida à medida que as espécies das estepes ganham vida. Os cantos assombrosos dos sisões e das abetardas ecoam pelas planícies, o seu cortejo elegante é um espetáculo para ser visto. As melodias encantadoras de calhandras reais enchem o ar, enquanto os rolieiros acrescentam um toque de azul vibrante à paisagem.

À medida que o verão chega, as aves de rapina ocupam o centro das atenções nos céus de Castro Verde e Mértola. As majestosas águias-de-bonelli, águias imperiais, águias reais, águias cobreiras e águias calçadas podem ser vistas voando alto. Os falcões-peregrinos demonstram a sua incrível velocidade e precisão enquanto mergulham em busca de pássaros desavisados. As estepes ganham vida com a graça elegante dos tartaranhões caçadores, onde as suas acrobacias aéreas deixando os espetadores maravilhados.

Mesmo nos meses mais frescos, a zona de Castro Verde e Mértola continua a encantar os observadores de aves. O inverno vê a chegada de vastos bandos de grous-comuns, os seus cantos de trombeta enchendo os pântanos enquanto procuram comida. Os tartaranhões ruivos dos pauis deslizam sem esforço sobre os pântanos, e os gritos assustadores dos maçaricos acrescentam um toque atmosférico à paisagem. As zonas húmidas estão repletas de aves aquáticas, incluindo colhereiros, patos brancos e abibes , criando um espetáculo vibrante para os observadores.

O outono, com os seus tons dourados, oferece uma experiência única de observação de aves em Castro Verde e Mértola. Espécies migratórias, como o cartaxo nortenho e os papa moscas, fazem escala, proporcionando aos observadores de pássaros a oportunidade de testemunhar a sua jornada para o sul. As espécies características da região mediterrânica, como as toutinegras de cabeça preta e as toutinegras do mato, podem ser avistadas entre os arbustos, cuja plumagem vibrante contrasta lindamente com a paisagem outonal.

Independentemente da época, a zona de Castro Verde e Mértola é um testemunho das maravilhas naturais da avifauna. Observadores de aves de todo o mundo são atraídos para esta região não só pela sua notável diversidade de espécies, mas também pela experiência imersiva que oferece. Por entre paisagens deslumbrantes, os observadores de aves encontram-se rodeados pelas imagens e sons da natureza, criando memórias fantásticas e um profundo apreço pelas maravilhas ornitológicas que habitam esta região.

O que pode ser visto

Anseriformes (Patos, Gansos e Cisnes): Marreca-de-crista, Pato-ferrugíneo
Galliformes (Aves de Caça): Perdiz-de-pernas-vermelhas
Ciconiiformes (Cegonhas): Cegonha-negra, Cegonha-branca
Pelecaniformes (Pelicanos): Colhereiro-europeu
Accipitriformes (Aves de Rapina): Papagaio-de-asas-negras, Abutre-do-grifo, Abutre-preto, Águia-cobreira, Águia-calçada, Águia-imperial-ibérica, Águia-real, Águia-de-Bonelli, Gavião-de-poupa, Açor, Tartaranhão-azulado, Tartaranhão-caçador, Tartaranhão-montês, Milhafre-real, Milhafre-preto
Gruiformes (Ruisenores, Grous e Afins): Abetarda, Sisão, Grou-comum
Charadriiformes (Aves Limícolas e Gaivotas): Alcaravão, Perna-longa, Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira, Pratincole-de-coleira, Garajau-de-bico-preto
Pterocliformes (Cortiçóis): Cortiçol-de-barriga-negra
Columbiformes (Pombos e Rolas):
Rola-turca-europeia
Caprimulgiformes (Noitibós): Noitibó-de-pescoço-vermelho
Apodiformes (Andorinhões e Beija-flores): Andorinhão-pálido, Andorinhão-de-rabo-branco
Coraciiformes (Guarda-rios e Rolos): Rolieiro-europeu, Guarda-rios-comum
Coraciiformes (Abelharucos e Poupas): Abelharuco-europeu, Poupa-europeia
Piciformes (Pica-paus): Torcicolo, Pica-pau-malhado-pequeno, Pica-pau-verde-ibérico
Falconiformes (Falcoeiros e Carcarás): Cernícalo-nano, Cernícalo-comum, Francelho, Falcão-peregrino
Passeriformes (Aves de Pousio): Picanço-barreteiro, Picanço-real, Papa-amoras, Charneco-ibérico, Corvo, Chapim-de-crista-europeu, Cotovia-de-poupa, Cotovia-de-Thekla, Cotovia-das-areias, Cotovia-de-calhandra, Cotovia-de-escarpado, Andorinha-das-rochas, Rouxinol-bravo, Pisco-de-peito-azul, Cotovia-melodia, Fuinha-dos-juncos, Felosa-melódica, Cisticola, Felosa-orfeu, Toutinegra-do-mato, Toutinegra-de-cabeça-preta, Ferreirinha-rabilonga, Estorninho-preto, Rabirruivo-de-testa-vermelha, Rouxinol-pequeno, Roquinho, Cia, Tentilhão, Pintassilgo, Serinheiro, Escrevedeira-dos-campos, Escrevedeira-montesina

Não tão comuns, mas vistos nos últimos anos, e dependendo da época do ano, poderíamos ver:

Accipitriformes (Aves de Rapina): Abutre-de-Rüppell, Águia-das-estepes
Charadriiformes (Aves Limícolas e Gaivotas): Borrelho-sociável
Apodiformes (Andorinhões): Andorinhão-pequeno
Falconiformes (Falcoeiros e Carcarás): Falcão-de-pés-vermelhos, Falcão-laggar

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Dificuldade

Média, realizada maioritariamente de carro, com algumas caminhadas planas e de curta distância.

Duração

Excursão de dia inteiro. O horário de partida e regresso será combinado previamente.

O que está incluído

  • Todas as entradas
  • Seguro de acidentes
  • Transporte (recolha e entrega no hotel em Lisboa; combustível e portagens incluídos)
  • Água
  • Guia

Tudo o resto não está incluído.

Preço total

1 person: 340 €
2 persons: 400 €
3 persons: 450 €
4 persons: 500 €

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      Trish Ebert
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      Fabulous tour. Fabulous guide. We had a wonderful day with Rui in October 2026. Not only did he show us lots of birds, he showed us some great Portuguese hospitality. The flocks coming into roost at the end of the day was a magical highlight!
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      I highly highly recommend birding with Rui. He’s an incredible birder and bird photographer with deep knowledge of local birds and habitats around Portugal and Spain. He’s also a lovely kind person. I had an incredible 2 days of birding with him and look forward to birding with him again next time I’m in town.
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      Best Birding so far Nice photos and spots Rui is the best option if you want good results
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      Rui was fantastic! We scheduled ahead of an October visit, with only one day available to bird. Issues with flights coming into Portugal caused problems for my husband to check in for the Ironman triathlon. That meant we had to cut the birding time short to get him back to register. That didn’t mean my target species wishlist got smaller! Rui was a couple minutes early to pick us up in Cascais. He pivoted perfectly when he realized we had to get back earlier than originally planned to get my husband squared away for his tri. Fabulous birding. Obvious he knew the areas, the timing for the birds to be active, local species as well as what species were moving through. We enjoyed a lovely bakery with traditional pastries and coffee, perfectly timed and much appreciated. Rui gave us the option to snack and keep birding or go for lunch. Since my husband would compete in a tri just a couple of days later, he needed a real meal. The food at a bustling mom and pop restaurant was so good it brought back memories of grandmas kitchen. Phenomenal birding scored me over 50 lifers and more for my husband! Don’t hesitate to book a tour with Rui, even if you’re traveling alone. Easy and fun conversation was a bonus to excellent birding.
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      Booked full day tour for tagus estuary. Trip included hotel pick up and drop off. During trip, we also got to visit a local Portuguese place for morning coffee and lunch. During trip, rui will drive us around to different birding spots. Rui will do ebird list for you so you can focus on looking at birds. Rui was great at matching our pace. We spotted over 70 species of birds. He would re position the car so we could get better shots. He also gave pointers on how to steady and focus my camera. When spotting birds he helped us reposition the camera and binoculars so we could see the bird. He pointed out different birds we were interested in like kestrels and herons. Rui is very knowledgeable, he brought us to places birds were at previously. He also explained how he identified different birds based on their flight pattern and calls. He also talked about activities in tagus estuary like rice and cork farming. Very glad we booked this tour instead of going to tagus estuary ourselves! We learnt so much about european birds and had a much more enjoyable birding adventure because of rui! Amazing and worthwhile experience!
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      My birding trip with Rui was a delight from start to finish. All pre-trip enquiries were fully addressed promptly and the outing was exactly as promised. I was picked up at 7.00am and was safely delivered back to my hotel at 7.15pm. Rui ensured that we were at the best places at the most advantageous times bearing in mind the tides. His knowledge of birds was consummate and together with his local knowledge it should be no surprise that we amassed a day list of 85 species from seven different sites in proximity to the Tagus. I enjoyed his company and his sense of humour. I thoroughly recommend his services to you .
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      We did the Targus Estuary day tour with Rui on September 22, 2026. Our day started with a 7am pick up at our accommodation, followed by the most amazing sunrise from the Vasco da Gama Bridge over the Tagus River. We then meandered (by car) through wetlands, rice fields, woods, pastures, waterways and to the Targus Estuary Nature Reserve. Rui’s enthusiasm for locating and viewing the wide variety of bird life and habitats was much appreciated. We saw 79 species of bird during the day. Some of the lifers included Kentish Plover, Wilson’s Phalarope, Common Hoopoe, European Serin, Corn Bunting, Whinchat and the Yellow Crowned Bishop male in breeding plumage The stork nests were also amazing. Rui provided us with a comprehensive trip report. It is a wonderful conclusion to a great day. The map, list and photos are a terrific summary and we have had fun showing our friends the birds we saw. It was a wonderful day. Rui is an exceptional guide and birder. It’s like being out for the day with your friend. Morning coffee in Alcohete had the best pastel de nata (Portuguese tart) we had in Portugal and lunch was a great authentic local experience. The heat, 38 degrees defeated us in the afternoon, so Rui arranged for an electric trolley ride to the hide at the reserve. It was a nice site to finish on. We highly recommend Rui’s tour and if we come back to Portugal we will be in touch. Debbie & Bill
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      What an amazing day spent with Rui! Prior to the trip he was so great in helping us plan (including many recommendations for wonderful places to eat during our stay In Lisbon). He is extremely flexible and accommodating, and most of all has a true love of nature and a passion for birding and bird photography. Had an amazing day yesterday, saw well over 70 species, While in the the actuary during the late rice harvest experienced thousands of storks mustering on land and spiralling in flight, flamboyance of flamingoes stepping in rhythm, also thousands of ibises congregating and complementing the numbers of flamingoes and storks. A great way to get out of Lisbon and appreciate the beauty and other settings of the region. A truly amazing day of birding made spectacular by Rui. (Do you also have a giggle at the stork condos.) -Tariq (Toronto, Canada)
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      The night tour was a fantastic experience and a real highlight of my trip to Portugal! My guide’s enthusiasm for birds and nature made it even more special. A wonderful adventure that I’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommended!
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      Rui and I was on a 12 hour trip in the vicinity of Lisbon. Rui was able to adapt the trip to my wishes, but was also great at suggesting places to go depending on local rarities, the season, tidal currents, heat, direction of the sun etc. Rui also knew great places for small breaks to get some local lunch, coffee, pastries or something refreshing to drink on a hot day. I ended up getting 7 lifers, including several I had not thought about when arraging the trip with Rui. I would 10/10 recommend and also do again another time.

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