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Two white egrets standing on a nest in green foliage
AlentejoNature & Adventure

Bird Watching

Guided bird-watching trip along the stretch of the River Tagus near Ilha das Garças, focusing on nesting and biodiversity.

Salvaterra de Magos
Boat Tour
Nature & Adventure

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About this experience

Explore a little-known stretch of the River Tagus near Ilha das Garças, a refuge for a wide variety of birds throughout the year. A guide on board observes and identifies species such as various herons, ibises, kites, storks, spoonbills and kingfishers, always prioritising the birds’ wellbeing. Between March and July you can see impressive nesting colonies on the island; there is no landing, to ensure responsible, undisturbed observation.

What's included

  • Guided bird watching along the stretch of the River Tagus
  • Identification of several common and nesting species
  • Passage near Ilha das Garças without landing

Good to know

Minimum group of 6 people.

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