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Descrição
In the middle of an urban area, the Douro estuary is an important feeding, resting and shelter area for many species of birds. On the northern bank of the river, opposite to the natural reserve on the southern bank (see the Estuário do Douro birdingplace), there is a small observatory. Different from a classic hide, this observatory is actually a metal structure and a stone bench, facing the river. The observatory, located at the mouth of the Granja stream, provides a good view over the sandbanks, mudflats and islands in front of it and over the river beyond them.
This observatory is particularly interesting during the low tide, when the sandbanks, mudflats and islands attract species like Garça-real, Garça-branca-pequena, Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas, Pato-real, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira, Pilrito-sanderlingo, Rola-do-mar, Maçarico-das-rochas and Alvéola-cinzenta. This is also a great place to observe seagulls. The most common species are Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas, gaivota-da-asa-escura, Guincho-comum and Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta. However, keep an eye out for less common gulls like Gaivota-parda, Gaivota de Delaware, Gaivota-argêntea and Alcatraz-comum. The Guarda-rios-comum and Mergulhão-pequeno can also be seen feeding in the water closer to the observatory, while theGarajau-comum is often observed fishing up and down the river.
Turning your back on the river, the surrounding gardens and trees should also be scouted, as they attract other species. alvéola-branca, Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca, melro and Estorninho-preto can be seen feeding on the grass, while Felosa-comum, Chamariz-comum, Verdilhão-comum and Pintassilgo can be observed perched in the surrounding trees.
Detalhes
Acesso
You can reach the area by car, bus, tram or bike. There are a couple of bus and tram stops near the observatory, all named "Fluvial" (bus lines: 207, 500 and 504; tram lines: 1 and 18). If you decide to drive, there is a "free of charge" park across the observatory (on the other side of the Granja stream), between the river and the road.
Start by looking on the river and the islands, mud flats and sandbanks from the observatory. After that, you can walk downstream (westwards) along the riverside until the end of the Calém garden. You can then circle back, walk past the observatory and over the small bridge. Walk close to the water and take a good look at the sandbank immediately east of the parking lot. This concludes the visit.
Terreno e Habitat
Terras húmidas , Rio , Lamaçais , Cidade/VilaCondições
Pantanoso , Rochoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
InvernoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largoCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , Cadeira de rodasAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
This observatory is particularly interesting during the low tide, so check the tides table by clicking on the link below.