Beschrijving
This spot is located 30 km north of Porto on the northern riverside of Ave estuary, where on low tide some mudflats become accessible for birds to forage. There is a nearby dock where gulls congregate. There (and looking from there to the southern river side), it's possible to spot Geelpootmeeuw (all year around) but it particularly pays off to keep and eye on gulls during winter since it's possible to find Kleine Mantelmeeuw, Kokmeeuw, Zwartkopmeeuw, Stormmeeuw and Grote Mantelmeeuw. On the mudflats it's easy to spot Steenloper and Oeverloper. During migration the mudflats serve as a stopover site for waders and it's possible to spot Wulp, Rosse Grutto and Grutto. On the trees and garden spaces its possible to find Merel, Roodborst, Putter, Zwartkop, Koolmees, Europese Kanarie and Kuifleeuwerik, to name just a few.
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Toegang
This area is accessible by car, bike or simply by walking. The easiest way to get to Vila do Conde is using a car or, even better, public transport. If you're driving, you can park your car on the places plotted on the map, if you're travelling by metro/bus this place is within walking distance. The best way to explore the area is by walking or riding a bike. The route displayed on the map is about 2 km one way.
Terrein en leefgebied
Stad/dorp , RivierOmstandigheden
Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , Voorjaarstrek , NajaarstrekRoute
Verharde weg , Onverharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , Auto , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
This spot is particularly good on low tide/rising tide. So it could pay off to plan accordingly.
