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Description
Albufeira do Azibo is the most important wetland in the northeast of Portugal. A nesting site for Toppdykker, a symbol of the protected landscape, and Hvitbrystlo. Wintering site for different species, such as Stokkand, Snadderand, Brunnakke, Storskarv, Gråhegre, Strandsnipe, and many other species. A stopover site for various herons and shorebirds during spring and autumn migration. In the forest surroundings of the reservoir, there are several birds of prey, such as the Musvåk, Dvergørn, Svartglente or Vepsevåk as well as several passerines such as Iberiagransanger, Spettmeis or Rødtoppfuglekonge.
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Português: A mais importante zona húmida no nordeste de Portugal, local de nidificação de Toppdykker , símbolo da paisagem protegida, de Stokkand, Snadderand e Dverglo . Local de invernada de diferentes espécies, como o Stokkand , Snadderand e Brunnakke, Storskarv , Gråhegre, Strandsnipe, podendo aparecer muitas outras espécies. Local de passagem na migração primaveril e outonal para diversas garças e aves limícolas. Na envolvente florestal da albufeira ocorrem diversas rapinas, como Musvåk , Dvergørn, Svartglente ou Vepsevåk assim como diversos passeriformes como Iberiagransanger Spettmeis ou Rødtoppfuglekonge.
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Access
Albufeira do Azibo is located in the northeastern corner of Portugal, near the town of Macedo de Cavaleiros. In the Azibo reservoir there are several river beaches with access from the A4, with parking (access to some beaches is paid). Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. From the beaches or from the village of Santa Combinha there are trails with access to different locations and bird observatories. The circular route around the entire reservoir has a total length of 25 km.
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Português: Na albufeira do Azibo existem diversas praias fluviais com acesso a partir da A4. com estacionamento (nalgumas praias o acesso é pago). A partir das praias ou de Stª Combinha existem percursos com acesso aos diferentes locais e a observatórios de aves. O percurso circular a toda a albufeira tem uma extensao total de 25 km.