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Zona florestada da Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena

Lisboa  >  Portugal

The park around this old armaments factory is split into two areas separated by a stream. The area attracts nice birds.

Added* by João Miguel Albuquerque
Most recent update 15 jul 2022

Description

The Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena was one of the main armaments factories in Lisbon. The area is split into two areas separated by a stream. The water, essential to the process of making munitions, and the surrounding park and gardens attract many birds. Among the birds you can encounter are Grlica, Mala bela čaplja, , Mali aleksandar, Jelova senica, Šivačica, Daurska lasta, Svilorepi cvrčić, Sredozemna crnoglava grmuša, Vatroglavi kraljić, Talasasta astrilda, Žutarica and Potočna pliska.

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Português: A Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena, uma das principais fábricas de armamento em Lisboa, divide-se em duas áreas, separadas pela ribeira de Barcarena. Muitas aves podem ser vistas no parque e jardins.

Details

Access

The gunpowder factory and park is located in Oeiras, about 10 km from Lisbon. Click on a P in the map to get directions.

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Português: A Fábrica da Pólvora de Barcarena está localizada em Oeiras, a cerca de 10 km de Lisboa. Clique em um P no mapa para obter direções.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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