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Description
This spot is located 30 km north of Porto on the northern riverside of Ave estuary, where on low tide some mudflats become accessible for birds to forage. There is a nearby dock where gulls congregate. There (and looking from there to the southern river side), it's possible to spot Yellow-legged Gull (all year around) but it particularly pays off to keep and eye on gulls during winter since it's possible to find Lesser Black-backed Gull, Black-headed Gull, Mediterranean Gull, Common Gull and Great Black-backed Gull. On the mudflats it's easy to spot Ruddy Turnstone and Common Sandpiper. During migration the mudflats serve as a stopover site for waders and it's possible to spot Eurasian Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit and Black-tailed Godwit. On the trees and garden spaces its possible to find Blackbird, European Robin, European Goldfinch, Blackcap, Great Tit, European Serin and Crested Lark, to name just a few.
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Access
This area is accessible by car, bike or simply by walking. The easiest way to get to Vila do Conde is using a car or, even better, public transport. If you're driving, you can park your car on the places plotted on the map, if you're travelling by metro/bus this place is within walking distance. The best way to explore the area is by walking or riding a bike. The route displayed on the map is about 2 km one way.
Terrain and Habitat
City/village , RiverConditions
Circular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
This spot is particularly good on low tide/rising tide. So it could pay off to plan accordingly.