Descrição
Bioria Nature Reserve is very well hidden behind the town of Estarreja. It is an endlessly connected series of wetlands with large reed fields and small-scale wet farmers' fields. Hundreds of Cegonha-branca and thousands of water birds live here. And more than 200 pairs of Garça-roxa. It is the largest colony of Garça-roxa in Portugal. Cycling and hiking trails have been laid out and there is a visitor center. Almost 200 different bird species have been recorded. Maçarico-de-bico-direito, Colhereiro and many other waders can also be found here during migration. And Andorinha-dáurica, Abelharuco-comum, Poupa and Peneireiro-cinzento can also be observed.
Detalhes
Acesso
Bioria Nature Reserve is located to the west of the town of Estarreja. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking of the reserve next to the Interpretation Center. Best way to see the Garça-roxa, is to walk or cycle the "Salreu" path. This is the route you see on the map below. Path Salreu is circular, and starts and ends at the Interpretation Center. It has a length of about 8 kilometers and can be done on foot or by bicycle. It is a route that crosses rice fields, marshes, reed beds and rushes. By foot the walk takes about two and a half hours. Note that it can be very busy with visitors, especially in the weekends.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Mar , Camas de junco , Agricultura , LamaçaisCondições
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisagem aberta , Sem sombraCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
A telescope can be very useful, because you also pass the lagoon where the birds are very far away. But the Salreu is a rather long walk, so maybe you should think twice :-)
There are also three other birdwalks you can do in the area. Path Rio Jardim ( 2 km), Path Bocage (3,6 km) and Path Rio Antuã (5,7 km). For more information see the Bioria-website, click on the link below.
