Ria de Alvor

Farmland and wetland birds

Rates

Adults: 39,85 €
Children: 28.32 €
Private groups – minimum 4 people

Duration

3 hours

About

This small walk starts at Cruzinha (A ROCHA field study centre) and goes to the Ria de Alvor marsh. The track to the marsh goes between fields used for grazing or with old orchards, so it is possible to see species such as Cattle Egret, Azure-winged Magpie, Little Owl, Woodchat Shrike and Bee-Eater in spring. By the marsh, Stonechats and Crested Larks can be seen perched on fences.

If the tide is low, waders are feeding in the mudflats while people are collecting clams and cockles. In winter, a few Caspian Terns can be seen with the Gulls. Early in the morning, a Black-winged Kite can be seen hunting and in the evening in winter, it is a Short-eared Owl.

We walk back to Cruzinha on the same path as we came.

What is included

The guide, a checklist, the use of field guides, a drink at the end or middle of the day and all the driving are included in the price.