Descrição
Despite being so close to apartment blocks the channel and its surrounding areas are good places for casual birdwatching. During the colder months it's possible to see Pato-real and Merganso-grande on the lowest part of the channel. Some kind souls have set small bird feeders on the trees close to the channel as well and it's possible to see the common Pardal-comum, chapim-real and Chapim-azul eating there. The occasional Pica-pau-malhado-pequeno has been seen in the area too.
When the spring migration season comes groups of Ganso-de-faces-brancas arrive to the grass area next to the channel. They'll also raise their young by the channel during the summer too. As summer approaches, it's possible to see Pato-olho-d'ouro in the channel as well. There have been Pato-olho-d'ouro and Pato-real ducklings on the middle level of the channel on multiple summers too. They often sleep on the rock close to the top waterfall. Gaivota-parda , Guincho-comum , Gaivota-argêntea , gaivota-da-asa-escura and Andorinha-do-mar-comum are frequent visitors on the channel during summer. Numerous Andorinhão-preto and Andorinha-das-chaminés also fly around the channel area and if one's lucky they might spot them collecting mud for their nests by the rocks on the lowest part of the channel. Ostraceiro has also been seen foraging on the grass areas and some lucky birders have seen them bring their chicks there too. Pintarroxo-comum and Pintassilgo like to forage for food in the area. Gavião da Europa can also be spotted here.
While not a bird, it's also worth to mention that on warm summer nights it's possible to spot bats hunting on top of the water too.
Detalhes
Acesso
There's a parking area close by. Metro station is a short walking distance away and city bikes are available in the area during summer.
Terreno e Habitat
Cidade/Vila , Rio , Mar , Campina , Árvores e arbustos dispersosCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Verão , Primavera , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
Verão , Primavera , OutonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Carro , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Please be mindful of the Ganso-de-faces-brancas when they have chicks as the parents will try to protect them fiercely when they're small. Do not cause needless stress for the birds by walking too close.


