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Peniche

Leiria  >  Portugal

Peniche is one of the best places in Portugal to track seabird migration. September, October and early November is the peak period.

Added* by Walter Van Kerkhoven
Most recent update 13 december 2021

Description

Due to its location on a western cape that juts into the Atlantic Ocean Peniche is one of the best places in Portugal to watch seabird migration. The rocky coast of Peniche is beautiful in itself, but the hundreds of migratory birds make it even more beautiful. Probably the best place in all of Europe to see rumenokljuni viharnik. Some days thousands of strmoglavec and rjavi galeb pass by. The surrounding area is also worth a visit. 308 bird species have already been observed.

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Português: Peniche é um dos melhores locais em Portugal para acompanhar a migração das aves marinhas. Setembro, outubro e início de novembro é o período de pico. A costa rochosa de Peniche é bela em si, mas as centenas de aves migratórias a tornam ainda mais bonita. Provavelmente o melhor lugar em toda a Europa para ver rumenokljuni viharnik. Alguns dias milhares de strmoglavec e rjavi galeb passam. A área também merece uma visita. Já foram observadas 308 espécies de aves.

Details

Access

Langs de kust zijn overal parkeerplaatsen. Klik op de P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving.

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Português: Existem lugares de estacionamento em toda a costa. Clique no P no mapa para obter instruções.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea

Conditions

Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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