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Cinereous Vulture, Alentejo, Portugal (1 Viewer)
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Jane Turner
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Wow!
Bert
Birdwatchingalentejo.com
Thank you Jane |=)|
Simon Wates
Well-known member
Nice shot Bert - judging by the moult pattern its one of the birds we observed the other day. They should be around for the summer now after being close to absent the last months - lets hope so - there's usually plenty of food in the summer. The vultures have been going slightly away from the area due to a new feeding station a little outside the normal birding circuits. Its off bounds and kept quiet - run by the Abutre-preto-Lynx project.
I'm waiting for them to start breeding in the area - its ideal for them.
I'm waiting for them to start breeding in the area - its ideal for them.
Bert
Birdwatchingalentejo.com
Yes it is Niels,
But you will have to use a full day. It is 1,5 hours to get there and to get a good view of the area a full day is needed.
Bert
Thank you Bert. I am now thinking that I might be able to do an early departure from the meeting last afternoon, stay overnight and enjoy the full day birding. Is there a site with information about what can be seen?
thanks
Niels
Bert
Birdwatchingalentejo.com
Hello Niels,
You could have a look at my website: http://birdwatchingalentejo.com or at Simon´s site http://www.algarvebirdman.com/default.asp
Cheers,
Bert
Simon Wates
Well-known member
Hi Niels,
If you want to be taken from Lisbon and return with a guide then I have no hesitation recommending João Jara, who is based in Lisbon. http://www.birds.pt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=97
Alternatively, you could stay in Castro Verde overnight - I would recommend Vila Verde - a small, inexpensive and nicely appointed modern hotel. Its where I usually stay with folk.
Remember it can be very hot in the summer - depends exactly when you were visiting. Its still worthwhile in the heat with early starts - long lunch - and some shade birding in the afternoon
You really should make it out there!
Simon
If you want to be taken from Lisbon and return with a guide then I have no hesitation recommending João Jara, who is based in Lisbon. http://www.birds.pt/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=97
Alternatively, you could stay in Castro Verde overnight - I would recommend Vila Verde - a small, inexpensive and nicely appointed modern hotel. Its where I usually stay with folk.
Remember it can be very hot in the summer - depends exactly when you were visiting. Its still worthwhile in the heat with early starts - long lunch - and some shade birding in the afternoon
You really should make it out there!
Simon
Simon Wates
Well-known member
Bert
Birdwatchingalentejo.com
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