Birding Hotspots In The Alentejo
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Birding Hotspots In The Alentejo
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-27
Birding Hotspots In The Alentejo written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-27 with categories.
The region described in this book has long been known among birdwatchers as one of the best areas in Portugal for two groups of birds: on one hand, steppe birds, including bustards, sandgrouse, rollers and larks; on the other hand, large soaring birds, namely vultures, eagles, and other birds of prey. However, the region of Castro Verde and Mértola has much more to offer, including waterbirds, passerines and other land birds, many of which are not easy to find in the country. Some highlights of this region include Ferruginous Duck, Black Stork, Lesser Kestrel, Crane, Collared Pratincole, Whiskered Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Scops Owl, Red-necked Nightjar, White-rumped Swift, Tawny Pipit, Black-eared Wheatear, Golden Oriole, and Hawfinch, among others. In a well-planned day visit, it is not difficult to see 70 or even 80 species, with larger figures possible at certain times of the year.
Birds Of The Algarve And Southern Alentejo
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-03-16
Birds Of The Algarve And Southern Alentejo written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-16 with categories.
This book focuses on the territory of southern Portugal, namely Algarve (Faro district) and southern Alentejo (Beja district) as well as on the adjacent marine areas, which form the territorial waters. The list comprises available information about all the birds recorded in the Algarve and southern Alentejo up until the last day of February 2016. It is hoped that this list will, in its modest way, contribute to a better understanding of the avifauna of southern Portugal.
The 100 Best Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-04
The 100 Best Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-04 with categories.
The Algarve is a fascinating region for birdwatching. It comprises a variety of habitats, from coastal wetlands and saltpans to rocky cliffs, oak and pine woodland and deep river valleys. As it lies on a migration route, it can provide great birding throughout the year. In this book, we describe 100 birding hotspots, located throughout the region. The contents have been organised according to the 16 concelhos, so there is a chapter for each concelho. This way, it is ensured that all hotspots that are located in the same area are grouped in the same chapter. Concelhos are presented in alphabetical order. Each chapter begins with a two-page introduction, which highlights some interesting birds that can be seen in the concelho and how the hotspots look like. After that, detailed information is provided for each hotspot: a brief description, a list of the most interesting birds that can be found there, and some suggestions on how it can be explored. All the places described in this book are accessible by car. In many cases, small pedestrian routes are also suggested, which will allow for a better exploration of each of the selected sites.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonalo Elias
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-05-29
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonalo Elias and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-29 with categories.
A description of the most interesting places for watching birds in the Lagos region.
Alentejo
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Author : Alex Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2019-05-05
Alentejo written by Alex Robinson and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-05 with Travel categories.
Bradt's Alentejo remains the only standalone guide to this emerging region, providing all the information needed to find that idyllic rural retreat, beachside boutique or romantic hotel set in a converted palace. Restaurants, wines, cafes and cultural sights have all been meticulously chosen and reviewed by the author and there is a wealth of background cultural and historical information to unlock the secrets of the Alentejo's colourful past and captivating present. This new second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all the most recent developments and includes a new section on castle towns, expanded information on Alandroal and Juromenha, new coverage of Alegrete and the Serra de Sao Mamede and new features on everything from The Siege of Badajoz to Alentejo wild flowers, Portuguese grape varieties and the Rebel Prince of Marvão amongst others. More hotels and tours have also been added, especially around Évora, Monsaraz and Marvão. The Alentejo is Portugal's Andalusia - without the crowds - a landscape littered with Moorish monuments, sleepy villages and Crusader castles. The beaches are glorious sweeps of white sand, broken by rocky coves nested by storks, or backed by caramel coloured sandstone cliffs. The towns and villages of the interior appear little-changed since medieval times - clusters of sugar-cube houses tumble down hills from heavy-set castles. There are palaces and there are myriad megalithic monuments - lost in the rolling countryside in the olive groves, or among orange trees and withered cork oaks. Wild boar and lynx roam the extensive forests and heathlands - which offer wonderful hiking and hill walking. And the food. fresh Atlantic bream, sizzling prawns, forest-reared pork and dozens of glorious wines with which to wash it down. Expert author and fluent Portuguese speaker Alex Robinson has been visiting, writing and photographing Portugal for more than 20 years and in this new edition has evolved his guide to the Alentejo even further to make an ideal companion for a successful trip whatever your interest, age or budget: hikers, wine and food lovers, weekend travellers, history enthusiasts and those looking for a second home are all catered for.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-10
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-10 with categories.
This is the fifth volume in the series 'Birding hotspots in the Algarve'. It covers the central part of the inner Algarve and deals only with inland sites (Serra do Caldeirão and Barrocal). Serra is the Portuguese word given to a chain of hills. Caldeirão means cauldron. Serra do Caldeirão is a hilly area lying in the northern half of central Algarve. It peaks at 589 m north of Loulé. The Barrocal is the name given to a strip of limestone hills that lie between the Serra do Caldeirão and the coastal lowlands. It is the first line of hills that can be seen from the coast when one looks north and it extends northwards until the limestone ends and is replaced by schist. For the visiting birdwatcher, the inland areas provide an opportunity to see a number of species that are very difficult to find at the coast. The serra has vast expanses of woodland, namely Cork and Holm Oak and Maritime Pine. These woods are home to a number of forest birds, including Tawny Owl, Woodlark, Redstart, Orphean Warbler, Crested Tit, Nuthatch, Short-toed Treecreeper, Golden Oriole, and Hawfinch. Some hillsides are covered mainly with scrub, where typical birds include Thekla Lark, Subalpine and Dartford Warblers, and Rock Bunting. A few deep valleys have riparian galleries, where one can find Melodious Warbler, Iberian Chiffchaff, and Long-tailed Tit.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-12-13
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-13 with categories.
A guide with the most interesting birding hotspots around Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-02
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-02 with categories.
Best birding hotspots around Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António
The Birds Of The Iberian Peninsula
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Author : Eduardo de Juana
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-02-26
The Birds Of The Iberian Peninsula written by Eduardo de Juana and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-26 with Nature categories.
This authoritative title is the definitive avifauna covering the Iberian Peninsula. The Iberian Peninsula is one of Europe's most ornithologically varied regions offering a host of regional specialities. It includes famous birding hotspots such as the Coto Donaña wetlands, mountainous areas such as the Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean cork and holm oak forests of the southwest, the migration crossroads of the Strait of Gibraltar and the steppe-like plains of Extremadura and Alentejo. Large numbers of birders from around Europe visit the region to see this wealth of winged wildlife, but to date there has been no comprehensive regional avifauna in English. Birds of the Iberian Peninsula is a national avifauna that fills this gap in the ornithological literature. Full-colour throughout, the book begins with authoritative introductory chapters covering subjects such as geography, climate, habitats, the history of Iberian ornithology and the composition of the avifauna. The species accounts then cover every species recorded in mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra, including the many vagrants. For each species there is detailed treatment of distribution – with maps of breeding and wintering ranges – habitat selection, population trends, historical and current status, migration and conservation.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-23
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-23 with categories.
Ria Formosa is the largest wetland in the Algarve and it is very important for waterbirds throughout the year. From the birdwatcher's perspective, the area is very interesting because it offers the opportunity to see large numbers of waterbirds: ducks, herons, flamingos, waders, gulls and terns can all be plentiful here.In terms of habitat and birding hotspots, a distinction should be made between the barrier islands and the rest of the Ria.The barrier islands have little vegetation yet support their own typical birdlife. Breeding species include Kestrel, Stone Curlew, Kentish Plover, Crested, Short-toed and Lesser Short-toed Larks, Spectacled Warbler and Linnet, whereas winter visitors include Golden Plover, Short-eared Owl, Skylark and Meadow Pipit. However, it is during migration periods that barrier islands can be especially interesting, as they are the last stop before the North African coast is reached and are used as a stop-over by many small land birds. All barrier islands are bordered by beaches on their southern side and by tidal flats on the northern side, so they also attract many waterbirds.Behind the barrier islands lies the lagoon system, or Ria, which comprises mudflats, sandbanks and saltpans, as well as some smaller coastal lagoons. Breeding birds include Spoonbill, Purple Swamphen, Black-winged Stilt, Avocet, Kentish Plover, Little Tern and the Iberian race of Yellow Wagtail. As to passage and wintering waterbirds, the area is of outstanding importance for its populations of ducks, herons, waders and gulls. The surrounding areas also hold many land birds.
