Parque Biológico de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia > Portugal

Biological Park of Vila Nova de Gaia consists of an agro-forestry area of 35 hectares.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 21 April 2022

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Description

Parque Biológico de Gaia is a center for environmental education that promotes the region's ecosystems. Visitors enjoy a 3-kilometre journey of discovering nature. In the park wild birds are found throughout the route. Note: the park has several birds of the European fauna in captivity to observe.

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Português: Parque Biológico de Vila Nova de Gaia consiste numa área agro-florestal deste concelho, com 35 hectares. Um parque onde as aves selvagens se encontram por todo o percurso, com um ambiente natural extenso e com várias aves da fauna europeia em cativeiro para se observar e obter informação.

Details

Access

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Português: Coordenadas GPS para chegar ao Parque Biológico: 41º 05' 48.50"N, 8º 33' 21.34"W.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , River

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Eurasian Jay
(Garrulus glandarius)

2. Coal Tit
(Periparus ater)

3. White Stork
(Ciconia ciconia)

4. Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos)

5. Common Wood Pigeon
(Columba palumbus)

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