Descripción
Wild, unpopulated countryside with self-sufficient farms and cork oak forests. Santa Clara Valley is a beautiful walking area and there's an excellent place to stay on the other side of the lake that has been built to blend into the surrounding area and attract birds - search for "Paradise in Portugal" or "Quinta do Barranco da Estrada". There's an excellent hide in the valley itself and "Paradise in Portugal" has a hide in their garden that is aimed specifically at Oropéndola Europea - during July they have 40+ in the garden every morning! Quite stunning! Other birds you can see in the area are Martín Pescador Común, Abubilla común, Carraca Europea, Abejaruco Europeo, Rascón Europeo, Cistícola Buitrón, Curruca Cabecinegra, Serín Verdecillo, Estrilda Común and Cetia Ruiseñor. But many more, see the birdlist and photo gallery below.
Detalles
Accesso
By car or train. The station is called "Santa Clara Saboia". Click on the P in the map for directions to Quinta do Barranco da Estrada.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Humedal , Lago , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Valle , Río , Cañizos , Ciudad/PuebloCondiciones
Montañoso , Seco , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Verano , Migración de primavera , Primavera , Otoño , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
I cannot stress this with greater emphasis - check out "Paradise in Portugal" (see the link below) you will not be disappointed, but early booking is normally essential.
Enlaces
- Paradise in Portugal
- An excellent website for anyone thinking of "Birding in Portugal" - funnily enough it's the name of the site!


