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Descripción
In the middle of an urban area, the Douro estuary is an important feeding, resting and shelter area for many species of birds. On the northern bank of the river, opposite to the natural reserve on the southern bank (see the Estuário do Douro birdingplace), there is a small observatory. Different from a classic hide, this observatory is actually a metal structure and a stone bench, facing the river. The observatory, located at the mouth of the Granja stream, provides a good view over the sandbanks, mudflats and islands in front of it and over the river beyond them.
This observatory is particularly interesting during the low tide, when the sandbanks, mudflats and islands attract species like Garza Real, Garceta Común, Cormorán Grande, Ánade azulón, Chorlitejo Grande, Correlimos Tridáctilo, Vuelvepiedras Común, Andarríos Chico and Lavandera Cascadeña. This is also a great place to observe seagulls. The most common species are Gaviota Patiamarilla, Gaviota sombría, Gaviota Reidora and Gaviota Cabecinegra. However, keep an eye out for less common gulls like Gaviota Cana, Gaviota de Delaware, Gaviota argéntea europea and Gavión Atlántico. The Martín Pescador Común and Zampullín Común can also be seen feeding in the water closer to the observatory, while theCharrán Patinegro is often observed fishing up and down the river.
Turning your back on the river, the surrounding gardens and trees should also be scouted, as they attract other species. Lavandera Blanca, Colirrojo Real, Mirlo Común and Estornino Negro can be seen feeding on the grass, while Mosquitero Común, Serín Verdecillo, Verderón Común and Jilguero Europeo can be observed perched in the surrounding trees.
Detalles
Accesso
You can reach the area by car, bus, tram or bike. There are a couple of bus and tram stops near the observatory, all named "Fluvial" (bus lines: 207, 500 and 504; tram lines: 1 and 18). If you decide to drive, there is a "free of charge" park across the observatory (on the other side of the Granja stream), between the river and the road.
Start by looking on the river and the islands, mud flats and sandbanks from the observatory. After that, you can walk downstream (westwards) along the riverside until the end of the Calém garden. You can then circle back, walk past the observatory and over the small bridge. Walk close to the water and take a good look at the sandbank immediately east of the parking lot. This concludes the visit.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Río , Pisos de barro , Ciudad/PuebloCondiciones
Pantanoso , Rocoso , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
InviernoRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedasEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
This observatory is particularly interesting during the low tide, so check the tides table by clicking on the link below.