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Tràs-os-Montes Loivos area

Northeast  >  Portugal

Largely undiscovered area in the northeast of Portugal where walks in the countryside yield many birds. For example the surroundings of the village of Loivos.

Added* by Marga Hogendoorn
Most recent update 1 May 2020
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Description

The entire Tràs-os-Montes region is a beautiful, undiscovered area teeming with birds. For example around the village of Loivos where you can find birds such as Eurasian Hoopoe, Red Kite, Black Kite, Spanish Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Red-legged Partridge, Red-rumped Swallow, European Turtle Dove, Golden Oriole and a large colony of European Bee-eater.

Details

Access

You can discover the area by walking or cycling, or make a bigger loop by car,

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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