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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

Medium, mostly done on car with some distance flat walks

Duração

Full day tour. Departure and return time to be arranged.

O que está incluído

– All entrance fees
– Accident’s Insurance
– Transport (pick up and drop in Lisbon hotel. Gas and tolls included)
– Water
– Guide

Everything else is not included

Preço total

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

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      Rui is a very knowledgeable birding guide, a talented photographer, skillful enterpreneur and a great travel companion at the same time. Thanks to his determined efforts I managed to spot some 'lifers' despite of challenging conditions on that day. I highly recommend services of 'Portugal Birding' headed by Rui!
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      Our experience with Rui was warm, comfortable, informative, and really enjoyable! Rui is a great guide and very helpful. We had time for an all day trip including Tagus. It was so nice to see nature outside of Lisbon! We learned a great deal and saw over 75 different birds in beautiful places. We highly recommend this experience, and look forward to another trip with Portugal Birding!
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      I went birding in Lisbon September 15 2025. My guide was Rui Pereira. I had a fantastic time we birded several places and I saw an incredible amount of birds. Rudy was able to lead me to a great variety of species in various habitats, which made the day productive. His expertise and knowledge of birding in Lisbon in Portugal I believe is second to none. Also, he is very personable and we had a great time with our conversing about birds, habitat, conservation, and our families and life in general. I highly recommend Rui Pereira.
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      Three of us had an excellent 4 day tour with Rui in March 2026, possibly the perfect time to go as the temperatures are pleasant, the migrants are on the move, and the uplands are still green and wet. Pre the trip Rui was informative and helpful via WhatsApp, and in person he is a fantastic guide, sharp-eyed, knowledgeable about habitat and habit, and persistent in locating the bird he wanted to show us. Obviously the Flamingos were on the EVOA wetlands near Lisboa in abundance, but we saw lots of other birds - 120 over the four days, including a Scops Owl, Greater and Lesser Bustards, Iberian Magpies, and Blue Thrushes. We learnt a lot about the country, its approach to conservation, its people, history and its football teams. It was a good balance of car transfers and fresh air and the car journeys were full of chat and shared experiences or wider recommendations for bird watching. Rui also knew the good eating houses and the lunch stops were particularly gourmet, and the beer welcome. All the overnight stops were comfortable and breakfasts good. We are already planning our next trip . . . PS photos are landscape as I like watching birds, not photographing them.
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      We spent an unforgettable 7 day birding adventure with Rui Pereira and Birding Portugal, and it exceeded every expectation. Our route took us from the Tejo River and a beautiful boat tour on the Sado with Carlos, through the open landscapes of Castro Verde and Mértola, and all the way down to the Algarve — exploring Castro Marim, Quinta do Lago in Ria Formosa, Ponta de Sagres, and even the Benagil caves. Rui was an outstanding guide from start to finish. His knowledge of each region and his ability to spot and identify birds were truly impressive. Every stop brought a new variety of species, and Rui made sure we experienced the very best each place had to offer. He also shared fantastic photography tips throughout the trip, helping us improve our skills and come home with very nice photos. The tour was perfectly balanced, mixing birding from the car with relaxed trail walks. Rui’s enthusiasm was contagious — he was always excited to show us “just one more” bird or viewpoint, and he was incredibly generous with his time. The hotels he selected were comfortable and ideally located for the birding locations we explored, and he introduced us to wonderful local restaurants where we enjoyed delicious Portuguese food. On top of everything, Rui is simply great company: friendly, funny, and easygoing. We had plenty of laughs along the way, which made the whole experience even more memorable. We can highly recommend Rui and Birding Portugal. We’d happily join another tour with him — and we’re already looking forward to it.

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