Descripción
Vale Gonçalinho is located in the core of Castro Verde Special Protection Area, a treeless, man-made landscape, somehow resembling the true Russian Steppe, and home to a set of bird species that strictly depend on this habitat to thrive.
During early spring along, the walking trail, you can easly spot Perdiz Roja, Cernícalo Primilla, Carraca Europea, Calandria Común and Sisón Común. Ganga Ortega can be found around the track, keep an eye for birds flying just over the horizon. Aguilucho Cenizo and Águila Imperial Ibérica are also possible. On spring and early summer pay attention to ground dwelling passerines such as Terrera Común and Bisbita Campestre.
During winter its possible to spot flocks of Avefría Europea and Chorlito Dorado Europeo, as well as large flocks of Alondra Común. It's also possible to see Esmerejón chasing small passerines.
Almost every rock piles scattered around this area is occupied by a Mochuelo Europeo, all year around.
Detalles
Accesso
Vale Gonçalinho is accessible by car, bike or simply by walking. The easiest way to get here, is to travel from Castro Verde, and take the old road (parallel to IP2) towards the village of Entradas (to the north). Keep following the road till you reach an intersection where a Avutarda Euroasiática silhouette is placed. There is a parking place near the local Environmental Centre, by the end of the road. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can explore the area by walking the marked trail. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 3,5 km. You can get more details from the LPN (League for the protection of Nature) staff.
Terreno y habitat
Pradera , Estepa , AgriculturaCondiciones
Plano , Seco , Paisaje abierto , Nivel del agua alto probable , Sin sombraCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , Otoño , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Since this is private land you're advised to stay on the marked trail, and close every gate you cross. On hot spring/summer days bring water, and avoid the hottest hours of the day (birds won't much active anyway).
Motorhomes are not allowed to spend the night (there are specific places in Castro Verde for that purpose).


