Birdwatching in Portugal

Birding contacts and birdwatching information



Local Birdingpal Contacts

Local Birdwatchers Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. _____________________________________________________________ We want to hear about your experiences with Birdingpals. Please contact us with any comments or suggestions you have. CONTACT US _____________________________________________________________
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		J.	VilaVerde	Porto, Portugal	Anytime	Portuguese, English, Spanish
		I am semi-retired, with plenty of free time to show the places I know to other photographers and/or birdwatchers. I enjoy sharing knowledge with others who have the same interest. Additionally, my wife and I love to travel and share our photos on Flickr.		Area: Foz do Douro, Esmoriz, Murtosa, Salinas de Aveiro, Ilha da Morraceira (Fig. da Foz), Montemor-o-velho, Serra da Freita, Geres, Carrazeda de Ansiaes, Miranda do Douro, Montalegre Area Birds: Herons, Flamingos, Spoonbill, Ibis, Kingsfisher, Hoopoe, Jay, Magpie, Partridge, Buntings, Warblers, Tits, Treecreepers, Kestrel, Larks, Waders, Storks, Ducks, Geese, Rails, Gallinules, Coots, Grebes, Cuckoos, Swallows, Swifts, Stilts, Avocets, Plovers, Lapwings, Sandpipers, Gulls, Terns	Interests: Nature: birdwatching
		R	Carato	Castelo Branco, Beira Baixa	Weekend	English
		R	Chincalece	Macedo de Cavaleiros, Braganca	Anytime	English
		J	Simao	Almada, Estremadura	Anytime	English
		J.	Guillot	Vila Verde de Ficalho, Serpa, Portugal	Anytime	English, French
		I am a bird lover and professional wildlife photographer based in Alentejo Portugal, and Geneva area, Switzerland. I have been birding and photographing for more than 10 years. I love sharing my passion for birds and nature, so feel free to contact me if you come visit.		Area: Alentejo, Algarve, French Switzerland PORTUGAL :Our property in Alentejo, Portugal (88 bird species spotted so far), Alentejo, Algarve, Mertola, Castro Verde, Sagres, Guadiana Valley Natural Park, Ria de Alvor, Ria Formosa, Sado Estuary, Tagus Estuary. SWITZERLAND :Marais de Sionnet, Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, Wallis Area Birds: Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Hoopoe, Little Owl, Red-legged Partridge, European Roller, European Bee-eater, Eurasian Golden Oriole, Red-rumped Swallow, Iberian Magpie, Red-necked Nightjar, White Stork, Common Crane, Black-winged Kite, Spanish Eagle, Golden Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Eurasian Griffon, CInereous Vulture, Spotless Starling.	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, backpack, canoe Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, competition Participate: bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games
Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
		Company	Name	Area	Available	Language
		Portugal Birding	Rui Pereira	Lisbon and south Portugal	Anytime	English and Portuguese
	Knowing the species, the behavior and the territory increases the birding experience almost to the maximum. That's what birding with me would be like.		Area: Lisbon and south Portugal Area Birds: More than 350 species in Portugal mainland.	Interests: Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, backpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech, casino Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, revival, ceremony, flash mob, round table Play: cards, sports, boardgames, billiards, chess, checkers, scrambled letters games, lawn games, water sports, computer games, motor sports
		J	Jara	Lisbon	Anytime	Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
		Birds & Nature Tours is the first Portuguese company specifically dedicated to birds and birding field tours. Birds & Nature is owned and managed by João Jara, who also guides the majority of the activities. João was born in Lisbon and studied biology at the Faculdade de Ciências de Lisboa, from where he developed his professional career in the pharmaceutical industry, as senior manager and director of various multinational companies. With 30 years of field experience, he knows the field of Portuguese birding intimately and was a member of the board of SPEA (Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves – Birdlife in Portugal), as well as voting member and chairman of the PRC (Portuguese Rarities Committee). Author and co-author of several articles about birds, João has led many field tours (in Portugal and abroad), as well as bird identification courses for SPEA. Besides birds, he has an active special interest in amphibians, reptiles and fishes. João is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Local Information
		Service			Information
		Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia			Portugal
		Local weather			Yahoo
		Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves			Birdlife partner
		Birds of the Madeira Archipelago			Sites
		Fórum Aves(Birdwatching in Portugal, incl. Azores and Madeira)			Forum
		Aves em Portugal			Photos
		Birding Hotspots around the world			Sites