Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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The 100 Best Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
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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 : 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 : 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.
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
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:
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.
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Goncalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-07-16
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Goncalo Elias and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-16 with categories.
Best places for watching birds in the Algarve - Sagres, Cape St. Vincent and the west coast
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Goncalo Elias
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2019-05-09
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve written by Goncalo 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 2019-05-09 with categories.
The best spots for watching birds in the Western Algarve (Lagoa, Portimão and Monchique).
Birding Hotspots In The Algarve
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Author : Gonçalo Elias
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-03
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 2020-05-03 with categories.
This book describes the best places to watch birds around Tavira and Alcoutim. For the visiting birdwatcher, there are clearly two distinct sectors: the coastal lowlands and the dry inland areas. The coastal locations lie all near the Ria Formosa. From the birdwatcher's perspective, they are very interesting because of the large numbers of waterbirds. Around Tavira, there are many sets of saltpans, which above all attract many waders and gulls. In late summer, Audouin's Gulls can gather in flocks of many hundred, while Slender-billed Gulls can be seen year-round. Kentish Plover, Avocet, and Black-winged Stilt are all regular. Other waterbirds regularly seen at the saltpans include Flamingo, Spoonbill and Caspian Tern. The surrounding fields hold several interesting land birds including Black-shouldered Kite, Hoopoe, Iberian Magpie, Crested Lark, Zitting Cisticola, Sardinian Warbler and the ubiquitous Spotless Starling. The barrier islands deserve a special mention. They consist mostly of dunes and saltmarsh and they have their own distinct birdlife. The variety of resident birds is not very large but includes some interesting birds such as including Stone Curlew, Crested and Lesser Short-toed Larks; they are, however, more interesting during passage periods, as they are often used as a resting area for passerines on migration. The inland locations are not so well known among birders, however, they hold an amazing variety of birds, including many species that are not easy to find in the Algarve. Deep valleys such as those of rivers Odeleite and Vascão are great locations to find the rare White-rumped Swift or the elusive Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, along with Red-rumped Swallow, Hawfinch, Rock Bunting and Golden Oriole. At some places, namely at Feiteira, Cachopo and Porto Carvalhoso, there are patches of Cork Oak where one can find various woodpeckers, tits, Nuthatch, Redstart and, with luck, Orphean Warbler. The hilly areas covered with scrub are excellent locations to see Black-eared Wheatear, Subalpine Warbler and Thekla Lark. And in the plateau west of Alcoutim, one can look for large birds of prey, along with Red-necked Nightjar, Short-toed Lark and even Black-bellied Sandgrouse.
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.
