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Description
A long cycle route starts here but of more interest to birdwatchers is the convenient c4-5 km circular walk through pine woods to a ridge and back down to the main track. The woodlands hold Western Bonelli's Warbler and Crested Tit, open areas have Rock Bunting, Cirl Bunting and Wood Lark and the low scrub a variety of ‘Sylvia’ warblers such as Greater Whitethroat, Sardinian Warbler and Dartford Warbler. As with all footpaths beside the A 381 this is a good location to look for raptors particularly in spring and autumn when Booted Eagle, Black Kite, European Honey-buzzard and the odd Egyptian Vulture (plus Black Stork) pass through. Short-toed Snake Eagle (spring-autumn), Griffon Vulture , Sparrowhawk and Common Buzzard frequently appear but if you're lucky you may spot Bonelli's Eagle or Eurasian Goshawk here. During passage periods expect European Bee-eater and pretty much any small passerine migrant.
Details
Access
Take Exit 66 off the A 381 and then the service road south for just under 2km and pull over on to a dirt track on your left to explore the signposted Sendero La Teja Park and follow the paths.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , MountainConditions
MountainousCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The tracks here provide a variety of 'pan handle' walks from 4 km upwards allowing you to tailor your walk to your individual requirements most of the walks are fairly easy but there are several steep sections. Look out for various orchid species and the local Portuguese Sundew (Drosophyllum lusitanicum) which, unlike sundews in northern Europe, has attractive pale yellow flower making it easy to locate.