ALGARVE EXCURSIONS


BIRDWATCHING TOUR from FARO - BIRDWATCHING Ria Formosa 3 HRS (L)


BIRDWATCHING TOUR from FARO - 3HRS


On this private excursion, we will explore the protected areas of Ludo and Quinta do Lago.


These two areas are extraordinary sites for birdwatching, in fact they are some of the best birding spots in the Algarve. Put on your birding hat and have fun exploring.


This area is a birdwatchers paradise and your experienced local guide will show you the great diversity of birds and make the most of your time spent in this beautiful protected Algarve forest. It is made of a mosaic of pines, salt flats, farmland, marshes and freshwater ponds.


Some of the local species are the Little Bittern, the Purple Swamphen, the Red-crested Pochard and the exotic Black-headed Weaver. These species can be observed in the reedy pool at the edge of freshwater ponds. Autumn is marked by several migratory passiflores, including Melodious and Willow Warblers, Tawny Pipit and Bluethroat. Reed beds are important for various species of nesting waterbirds and also for a large number of migratory passiflores during the fall and spring migration. Throughout the year, species such as Spoonbill, Black-winged Stilt, Avocet and Kentish Plover can be observed. Other breeders include Pratincole Collar, Big Spotted Cuckoo, Yellow Wagtail, Woodchat Shrike and Beach nesting tern. Winter is quite interesting mainly due to the huge concentration of waders and ducks that reside here. The Caspian Tern, Osprey, Black-shouldered Kite, Marsh Harrier and Booted Eagle are other regular visitors during the colder period of the year. Reasonable numbers observations of the Greater Flamingo are common throughout the year and excellent views of the sociable Azure-winged Magpie, the hard-to-lose Hoopoe and the beautiful Sardinian Warbler are some of the other highlights.


It is worth discovering Ludo and Quinta do Lago. Join us on a tour to these beautiful sites. We promise a memorable day full of birds. Birdwatching tours are available every day throughout the year  Daily departures from Faro. All tours are accompanied by experienced guides with a thorough knowledge of all bird species in the areas visited.


The price includes the use of binoculars, telescopes and bird identification guides so participants can fully enjoy all species of birds found. The main emphasis of these tours is birdwatching, but while on tour we may have the opportunity to observe wildflowers, mammals and other wildlife as well as other aspects of the Algarve's nature and culture. 


Tours are changed not only for the interests of the participants, but also accoridng to their level of expertise from novice to expert.

Excursion Informations:

PICK-UP and DROP-OFF available as supplement.
PICK-UP and DROP-OFF are not included in price of the tour, but can be booked as a supplemment online.
PAYPAL & Credit card payments
All payments with PAYPAL or Credit Card (using the PAYPAL button).
MINIMUM 4 pax to operate

Operating Days:

monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday and sunday

Prices:

Supplements Available:

Birdwatching Ria Formosa 3 hrs
Birdwatching tour in Ria Formosa, for 4 pax (140 €uros/group).
€ 140,00

Pick up Areas and Times:

TOURS from ALGARVE EAST (from Montegordo, Altura, Tavira to Pedras del Rei)
ALGARVE EAST (entrance only) 08:30
TOURS from ALGARVE CENTRAL (from Fuzeta, Olhão, Faro to Vale Lobo)
ALGARVE CENTRAL (entrance only) 08:30
FARO marina 8.30

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