Foz do Rio Onda

Matosinhos > Portugal

Mouth of a small river in Matosinhos, with forest, riverside and maritime areas in a small area, with good access and interesting biodiversity.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 3 November 2022

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Description

Foz do Rio Onda is a quiet area with a landscape of ocean and beach, as well as a riverside area of reedbeds and some forested parts. The easy access and abundance of species justify a visit.

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Português: Foz de pequeno rio no concelho de Matosinhos, com zona florestal, ribeirinha e marítima numa curta área, com bons acessos e interessante biodiversidade. Zona calma, englobando paisagem de oceano e praia, bem como zona ribieirinha de juncos e periurbana, terminando num princípio de arvoredo florestal. Os fáceis acessos e generosa abundância de espécies justificam a passagem.

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Access

Access via the A28 (exit at Lavra/Labruge) towards Angeiras beach. Click on the P in the map to get directions to a parking lot.

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Português: Acessos pela A28 (saída em Lavra/Labruge) em direção à praia de Angeiras. Clique no P no mapa para obter direções para um estacionamento.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Beach , Agriculture , City/village , Reedbeds , River , Sea , Dunes

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Common Waxbill
(Estrilda astrild)

2. Cetti's Warbler
(Cettia cetti)

3. Common Gull
(Larus canus)

4. Black-headed Gull
(Chroicocephalus ridibundus)

5. Kentish Plover
(Charadrius alexandrinus)

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