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Descrizione
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 Airone cenerino, Garzetta, Cormorano, Germano reale, Corriere grosso, Piovanello tridattilo, Voltapietre, Piro piro piccolo and Ballerina gialla. This is also a great place to observe seagulls. The most common species are Gabbiano reale, Zafferano, Gabbiano comune and Gabbiano corallino. However, keep an eye out for less common gulls like Gavina, Gavina americana, Gabbiano reale nordico and Mugnaiaccio. The Martin pescatore and Tuffetto can also be seen feeding in the water closer to the observatory, while theBeccapesci 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. Ballerina bianca, Codirosso, Merlo and Storno nero can be seen feeding on the grass, while Luì piccolo, Verzellino, Verdone and Cardellino can be observed perched in the surrounding trees.
Dettagli
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 e habitat
Zona umida , Fiume , Velme , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Paludoso , Roccioso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
This observatory is particularly interesting during the low tide, so check the tides table by clicking on the link below.