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Jancão

Gouveia  >  Portugal

An agricultural area in the surroundings of Gouveia, worth a stop for some easy birdwatching. With some luck, observing nice birds during the migration season.

Added* by Ricardo Rodrigues Borges
Most recent update 20 ноември 2024
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Description

Jancão is a place where, over the year, some species have been found that compose a interesting natural mosaic and collection of birds. Although near to some human activities, it remains an interesting area for birdwatching. Among the birds you can encounter are Пупунец, црногрла стрнарка, шумска чучулига, кукавица, мало црноглаво грмушарче, кукумјавка, мал орел and Iberian Grey Shrike.

Details

Access

Jancão is located west of the town of Gouveia. Upon arriving at Gouveia, head towards the health center. On the roundabout, take the third exit. Continue until you pass some houses and find a dirt road to your right. Take that road until you find a large meadow to the left, next to an abandoned house. Press P on the map for directions. The suggested walking route on the map is 1 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Forest , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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