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Choupal

Coimbra  >  Portugal

Mata Nacional do Choupal is a protected forest of 79 hectares along the Modego River. A good place for birding close to the city center of Coimbra.

Tillagd* av Julio
Senast uppdaterad 14 juli 2021

Beskrivning

Choupal National Forest (Mata Nacional do Choupal) is a short distance from the city center of Coimbra and runs alongside the Mondego River. This grove of poplar trees was planted in an attempt to stop the floods of the Mondego river. Since the 19th century many other trees have grown in the area. The forest feels more like a big citypark and is a popular place for recreation, exercise and picnics. But still a nice area for birding and more than 100 different bird species have been seen here. Besides that it is a beautiful area for strolling around with lots of small bridges, waterways and paths to explore the area. Along the river and in the quiet parts you can find most birds. Among the birds you can see in Choupal are forsärla, Silkeshäger, vit stork, kungsfiskare, gulhämpling, helenaastrild, brandkronad kungsfågel, svart rödstjärt, sammetshätta and cettisångare. Brun glada and dvärgörn can be seen circling above the forest.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

Choupal is located within the northwestern section of Coimbra, bordering the right-side margins of the river Mondego for about 2 kilometres. Easy to reach from the city, less than 2 km walking from the center. The forest has trails for jogging, walking, cycling and horse-riding. It can be busy, so visiting early on the day is a good option. The circular walk shown on the map is about 6,5 km long.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Flod , Spridda träd och buskar

Förhållanden

Risk för högvattten

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Nej

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vår

Rutt

Asfalterad väg , Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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