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Quinta do Pisão is a landscape conservation initiative in 380 ha of abandoned area of forest and agricultural land. Located in Sintra-Cascais National Park.
Quinta do Pisão – Parque de Natureza is a landscape-scale conservation initiative in 380 ha of abandoned area of forest and agricultural land in the Sintre-Cascais National Park. They want to improve its value for wildlife and its attractiveness to visitors. As part of this initiative the project has: created walking trails that channel access away from sensitive areas; restored and managed meadows, riparian forests and ponds; planted native trees, shrubs and hedgerows; controlled invasive species; introduced endangered sheep and donkey breeds; restored old farm buildings; and built a visitors’ centre. Birding is great here. In the meadows and forest many interesting birds like European Turtle Dove, Red-legged Partridge, Cirl Bunting, Corn Bunting, Dartford Warbler, Red-rumped Swallow, Cattle Egret and Woodchat Shrike can be seen. See the birdlist below.
Park at the visitor center and explore the area from there on foot. Click on the P in the map to get directions. The suggested walking route on the Birdingplaces-map is 10 km. But of course you can also make shorter walks, there are many options.