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Pateira de Frossos

Albergaria-a-Velha  >  Portugal

A wet lagoon area that is home to many bird species, combining an agricultural mosaic with a marshland area.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 19 October 2025
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Description

Birdwatching in Pateira de Frossos is a must-see due to its extraordinary biodiversity and importance for migratory and resident birds, providing a rich habitat for a wide variety of species, some of which are rare and protected. The unique landscape, the beauty of the freshwater ecosystem, the presence of a complex agricultural mosaic, and the opportunity to observe birds such as herons, eagles, and woodpeckers make it an ideal destination for nature and birdwatching.

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Português: É bom ir ver aves à Pateira de Frossos devido à sua extraordinária biodiversidade e importância para aves migratórias e residentes, sendo um habitat rico para uma grande variedade de espécies, algumas das quais raras e protegidas. A paisagem singular, a beleza do ecossistema de água doce, a presença de um complexo mosaico agrícola e a possibilidade de observar aves como garças, águias e pica-paus tornam o local um destino ideal para o contacto com a natureza e o birdwatching.

Details

Access

Taking the A25 (North or South) towards Aveiro. Take exit 6 onto the N16 towards Cacia. Take the left exit onto the N230 towards Angeja. Continue until Parque da Boca do Carreiro. Press P on the map for directions to a parking. The circular route shown on the map is about 5,5 km.

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Português: Tomando a A25 (Sentido Norte ou Sul) em direção a Aveiro. Confluir na saída 6 para a N16 em direção a Cacia. Tomar a saída à esquerda para a N230 em direção a Angeja. Seguir até Parque da Boca do Carreiro

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Moors/heathland , River , Mud flats , Reedbeds , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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