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Sitio das Hortas

Alcochete  >  Portugal

One of the most accessible places in Reserva Natural do Estuário do Tejo. A great place to observe waders and other aquatic birds.

Añadido* por José Taborda
Última actualización 16 octubre 2024

Descripción

Sitio das Hortas is one of the most accessible places in the Tagus estuary. Because this estuary is the most important wetland of Portugal this is a great site for the observation of waders and other aquatic birds. The best time to see birds in Sítio das Hortas is three to four hours after low tide or two to three hours after high tide. See the link to the tide table below.

Among the birds you can observe are Flamenco Común, Charrancito Común, Pagaza Piquirroja, Chorlitejo patinegro, Chorlitejo Grande, Zarapito Trinador, Zarapito Real, Aguja Colinegra, Aguja Colipinta, Correlimos Zarapitín, Cigüeñuela común, Avoceta Común, Chorlito Gris, Espátula Común, Tarro Blanco and many more. Raptors like Águila Pescadora, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental and Elanio Común can be seen year round. Wintering guests are Bisbita Pratense and Ruiseñor Pechiazul.

Detalles

Accesso

Sitio das Hortas is located on the south bank of the Tagus estuary, about 2 km east of the village of Alcochete. From Lisbon, access is via the Vasco da Gama bridge and then the IC3, following the signs for Alcochete; you pass the Freeport shopping complex and then the Galp petrol station, turning right just after it on Estrada das Hortas. Sítio das Hortas is about 1 km ahead, with free parking. Press P on the map for directions.

The best observation point is located in front of the visitor center (this center is only open on weekends, from 2 pm to 6 pm, during the week it only opens on request, and it is necessary to contact the Municipality of Alcochete through the e-mail geral@cm-alcochete.pt). But if the visitor center is closed there are plenty of other viewpoints to get good views of the birds.

Terreno y habitat

Río , Humedal , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pisos de barro

Condiciones

Nivel del agua alto probable , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Migración de primavera , Migración de otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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Mapa

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