{"id":8277,"date":"2017-08-14T21:28:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T20:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k52mhucbgfd.preview.infomaniak.website\/?page_id=8277\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:23:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:23:01","slug":"birdwatching-in-douro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wildlifeportugal.pt\/en\/birdwatching\/birdwatching-in-douro\/","title":{"rendered":"Birdwatching in Douro"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Experience one of the wildest and most breathtaking landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula with our <strong>guided birdwatching tour<\/strong>. In the heart of the Douro International Natural Park, where deep river valleys, dramatic cliffs and sun-drenched woodlands shape a truly unique ecosystem, we will guide you through prime habitats to discover the remarkable birdlife that thrives here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">This is a region where more than a hundred species breed, including some of Europe\u2019s most iconic and elusive raptors. With the support of an experienced local guide, we\u2019ll search for Black Storks soaring along the cliffs, scan for Golden and Bonelli\u2019s Eagles, and observe vultures gliding effortlessly above the rugged landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights about the ecology, behaviour and conservation of the species you encounter, while ensuring a safe, respectful and rewarding wildlife-watching experience. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned birder or simply curious about nature, this guided journey offers the perfect opportunity to explore a stunning protected area while discovering the Douro\u2019s extraordinary bird diversity.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Douro International Natural Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This activity, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Birdwatching in Douro<\/span>, takes place in the Natural Park. This includes the natural border between Portugal and Spain, through the valleys of the Douro and \u00c1gueda rivers, along 130km and within an area of 85.150ha. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">The river valleys shapes a deep canyon with steep slopes, mainly cliffs. The region is included in an even larger area created by UNESCO\u2019s Man and Biosphere program, known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesetaiberica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meseta Ib\u00e9rica Biosphere Reserve<\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21242&#8243; img_size=&#8221;1000&#215;678&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18084&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;265&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6870&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;265&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;18082&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;265&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Birdwatching in Douro<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In terms of fauna and especially birds, the Natural Park is one of the most important areas in the national and even Iberian context. The bird fauna is the most representative group in this area, due to the great diversity and the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">occurrence of several endangered species, which hold here an important percentage of their nesting populations, at national and Iberian level. Of the 170 species recorded, 126 do nest here. Here&#8217;s a list of the bird highlights:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Black Stork (<em>Ciconia nigra<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Black Vulture (<em>Aegypius monachus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Egyptian Vulture (<em>Neophron percnopterus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Griffon vulture (<em>Gyps fulvus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Golden Eagle (<em>Aquila chrysaetos<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Bonelli\u2019s Eagle (<em>Aquila fasciata<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Short-toed Snake Eagle (<em>Circaetus gallicus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Booted Eagle (<em>Hieraaetus pennatus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Eagle Owl (<em>Bubo Bubo<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Red-rumped Swallow (<em>Cecropis daurica<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Crag Martin (<em>Ptyonoprogne rupestris<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Alpine Swift (<em>Apus melba<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Hoopoe (<em>Upupa epops<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Golden Oriole (<em>Oriolus oriolus<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Red-necked Nightjar (<em>Caprimulgus ruficollis<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">European Bee-eater (<em>Merops apiaster<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Black Wheatear (<em>Oenanthe leucura<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Blue Rock Thrush (<em>Monticola solitarius<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Orphean Warbler (<em>Sylvia hortensis<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sardinian Warbler (<em>Sylvia melanocephala<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Subalpine Warbler (<em>Sylvia cantillans<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Woodchat Shrike (<em>Lanius senator<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Thekla Lark (<em>Galerida theklae<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Iberian Magpie (<em>Cyanopica cooki<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Spotless Starling (<em>Sturnus unicolor<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Spanish Sparrow (<em>Passer hispaniolensis<\/em>)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Rock Bunting (<em>Emberiza cia<\/em>)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Book now!&#8221; 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