Birding in Portugal, Individual Bird Watching Holiday
We organize individual and group vacations, bird photography from bird hides and bird excursions
The Alentejo region of Portugal is a haven for birdwatchers, offering the chance to spot a variety of extraordinary summer visitors. Some notable species include: European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster): Recognizable by their vivid colors and agile flight. European Roller (Coracias garrulus): With striking blue plumage and dramatic flight displays. Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni): A small…
The Alentejo region of Portugal, with its wide open spaces, varied landscapes, and protected areas, is home to a diverse range of birds of prey, or raptors. These birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling populations of smaller animals and carrion. Below is a full list of birds of prey that…
Here is a comprehensive list of duck species that can be observed during the winter months in the Alentejo region of Portugal. These include both common and rare species: Dabbling Ducks (Surface Feeders) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Common and widespread, found in most wetlands. Gadwall (Mareca strepera) Prefers shallow lakes and wetlands. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)…
Last minute Bird Watching Offer Winter 2024/2025 Come enjoy the normally warmer and sunnier weather in the winter in Portugal and our special winter guests such as Cranes, Blue Harriers, Pintails, Red Kites, Bluethroat, etc. and of course our resident birds that have gathered in large groups such as Great Bustards , Little Bustards, Corn Buntings,…
From 4 to 11 June 2018 Guido & Karien stayed with us at Monte Horizonte during their birding holiday. Below the list of 114 different species of birds they spotted: Barn Swallow Bee-eater Bkue-headed Wagtail Black Redstart Black-bellied Sandgrouse Blackbird Blackcap Black-headed Gull Black-headed Wheatear Black-winged Stilt Blue Tit Booted Eagle Calandra Lark Carrion Crow…
From 13 to 21 April the Zundert Bird and Nature Work Group stayed with us at Monte Horizonte during their birding holiday. Below the impressive list of 162 different species of birds they spotted: Alpine SwiftBarn SwallowBar-tailed GodwitBee-eaterBkue-headed WagtailBlack KiteBlack RedstartBlack ScoterBlack WheatearBlack-bellied SandgrouseBlackbirdBlackcapBlack-headed GullBlack-headed WeaverBlack-headed WheatearBlack-necked GrebeBlack-winged KiteBlack-winged StiltBlue TitBooted EagleBullfinchCalandra LarkCarrion CrowCaspian TernCattle EgretCetti´s…
From 11 to 18 September Karel & Aline stayed with us at Monte Horizonte during their birding holiday. Below the list of 125 different species of birds they spotted: Alpine SwiftBarn SwallowBar-tailed GodwitBlack KiteBlack RedstartBlack TernBlack-bellied SandgrouseBlackbirdBlackcapBlack-headed GullBlack-tailed GodwitBlack-winged KiteBlack-winged StiltBlue TitBooted EagleCalandra LarkCarrion CrowCattle EgretCetti´s WarblerChaffinchCommon BuzzardCommon SandpiperCommon Wood-PigeonCootCorn BuntingCory´s ShearwaterCrag martinCrested LarkCrested TitCurlewCurlew SandpiperDunlinEgyptian…