Beskrivning
Vale Gonçalinho is located in the core of Castro Verde Special Protection Area, a treeless, man-made landscape, somehow resembling the true Russian Steppe, and home to a set of bird species that strictly depend on this habitat to thrive.
During early spring along, the walking trail, you can easly spot rödhöna, rödfalk, blåkråka, kalanderlärka and småtrapp. svartbukig flyghöna can be found around the track, keep an eye for birds flying just over the horizon. ängshök and spansk kejsarörn are also possible. On spring and early summer pay attention to ground dwelling passerines such as korttålärka and fältpiplärka.
During winter its possible to spot flocks of tofsvipa and ljungpipare, as well as large flocks of sånglärka. It's also possible to see stenfalk chasing small passerines.
Almost every rock piles scattered around this area is occupied by a minervauggla, all year around.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Vale Gonçalinho is accessible by car, bike or simply by walking. The easiest way to get here, is to travel from Castro Verde, and take the old road (parallel to IP2) towards the village of Entradas (to the north). Keep following the road till you reach an intersection where a stortrapp silhouette is placed. There is a parking place near the local Environmental Centre, by the end of the road. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can explore the area by walking the marked trail. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 3,5 km. You can get more details from the LPN (League for the protection of Nature) staff.
Terräng och habitat
Slätt , Stäpp , JordbrukFörhållanden
Platt , Torrt , Öppet landskap , Risk för högvattten , Ingen skuggaRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Vår , Höst , VinterBästa tid för ett besök
VårRutt
GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , CykelFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
Since this is private land you're advised to stay on the marked trail, and close every gate you cross. On hot spring/summer days bring water, and avoid the hottest hours of the day (birds won't much active anyway).
Motorhomes are not allowed to spend the night (there are specific places in Castro Verde for that purpose).


