Download or read book The 100 Best Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Algarve is a fascinating region for birdwatching. It comprises a variety of habitats, from coastal wetlands and saltpans to rocky cliffs, oak and pine woodland and deep river valleys. As it lies on a migration route, it can provide great birding throughout the year. In this book, we describe 100 birding hotspots, located throughout the region. The contents have been organised according to the 16 concelhos, so there is a chapter for each concelho. This way, it is ensured that all hotspots that are located in the same area are grouped in the same chapter. Concelhos are presented in alphabetical order. Each chapter begins with a two-page introduction, which highlights some interesting birds that can be seen in the concelho and how the hotspots look like. After that, detailed information is provided for each hotspot: a brief description, a list of the most interesting birds that can be found there, and some suggestions on how it can be explored. All the places described in this book are accessible by car. In many cases, small pedestrian routes are also suggested, which will allow for a better exploration of each of the selected sites.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide with the most interesting birding hotspots around Albufeira and Vilamoura.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Goncalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best places for watching birds in the Algarve - Sagres, Cape St. Vincent and the west coast
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best birding hotspots around Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonalo Elias and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-05-29 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of the most interesting places for watching birds in the Lagos region.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the best places to watch birds around Tavira and Alcoutim. For the visiting birdwatcher, there are clearly two distinct sectors: the coastal lowlands and the dry inland areas. The coastal locations lie all near the Ria Formosa. From the birdwatcher's perspective, they are very interesting because of the large numbers of waterbirds. Around Tavira, there are many sets of saltpans, which above all attract many waders and gulls. In late summer, Audouin's Gulls can gather in flocks of many hundred, while Slender-billed Gulls can be seen year-round. Kentish Plover, Avocet, and Black-winged Stilt are all regular. Other waterbirds regularly seen at the saltpans include Flamingo, Spoonbill and Caspian Tern. The surrounding fields hold several interesting land birds including Black-shouldered Kite, Hoopoe, Iberian Magpie, Crested Lark, Zitting Cisticola, Sardinian Warbler and the ubiquitous Spotless Starling. The barrier islands deserve a special mention. They consist mostly of dunes and saltmarsh and they have their own distinct birdlife. The variety of resident birds is not very large but includes some interesting birds such as including Stone Curlew, Crested and Lesser Short-toed Larks; they are, however, more interesting during passage periods, as they are often used as a resting area for passerines on migration. The inland locations are not so well known among birders, however, they hold an amazing variety of birds, including many species that are not easy to find in the Algarve. Deep valleys such as those of rivers Odeleite and Vascão are great locations to find the rare White-rumped Swift or the elusive Rufous-tailed Scrub Robin, along with Red-rumped Swallow, Hawfinch, Rock Bunting and Golden Oriole. At some places, namely at Feiteira, Cachopo and Porto Carvalhoso, there are patches of Cork Oak where one can find various woodpeckers, tits, Nuthatch, Redstart and, with luck, Orphean Warbler. The hilly areas covered with scrub are excellent locations to see Black-eared Wheatear, Subalpine Warbler and Thekla Lark. And in the plateau west of Alcoutim, one can look for large birds of prey, along with Red-necked Nightjar, Short-toed Lark and even Black-bellied Sandgrouse.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ria Formosa is the largest wetland in the Algarve and it is very important for waterbirds throughout the year. From the birdwatcher's perspective, the area is very interesting because it offers the opportunity to see large numbers of waterbirds: ducks, herons, flamingos, waders, gulls and terns can all be plentiful here.In terms of habitat and birding hotspots, a distinction should be made between the barrier islands and the rest of the Ria.The barrier islands have little vegetation yet support their own typical birdlife. Breeding species include Kestrel, Stone Curlew, Kentish Plover, Crested, Short-toed and Lesser Short-toed Larks, Spectacled Warbler and Linnet, whereas winter visitors include Golden Plover, Short-eared Owl, Skylark and Meadow Pipit. However, it is during migration periods that barrier islands can be especially interesting, as they are the last stop before the North African coast is reached and are used as a stop-over by many small land birds. All barrier islands are bordered by beaches on their southern side and by tidal flats on the northern side, so they also attract many waterbirds.Behind the barrier islands lies the lagoon system, or Ria, which comprises mudflats, sandbanks and saltpans, as well as some smaller coastal lagoons. Breeding birds include Spoonbill, Purple Swamphen, Black-winged Stilt, Avocet, Kentish Plover, Little Tern and the Iberian race of Yellow Wagtail. As to passage and wintering waterbirds, the area is of outstanding importance for its populations of ducks, herons, waders and gulls. The surrounding areas also hold many land birds.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the fifth volume in the series 'Birding hotspots in the Algarve'. It covers the central part of the inner Algarve and deals only with inland sites (Serra do Caldeirão and Barrocal). Serra is the Portuguese word given to a chain of hills. Caldeirão means cauldron. Serra do Caldeirão is a hilly area lying in the northern half of central Algarve. It peaks at 589 m north of Loulé. The Barrocal is the name given to a strip of limestone hills that lie between the Serra do Caldeirão and the coastal lowlands. It is the first line of hills that can be seen from the coast when one looks north and it extends northwards until the limestone ends and is replaced by schist. For the visiting birdwatcher, the inland areas provide an opportunity to see a number of species that are very difficult to find at the coast. The serra has vast expanses of woodland, namely Cork and Holm Oak and Maritime Pine. These woods are home to a number of forest birds, including Tawny Owl, Woodlark, Redstart, Orphean Warbler, Crested Tit, Nuthatch, Short-toed Treecreeper, Golden Oriole, and Hawfinch. Some hillsides are covered mainly with scrub, where typical birds include Thekla Lark, Subalpine and Dartford Warblers, and Rock Bunting. A few deep valleys have riparian galleries, where one can find Melodious Warbler, Iberian Chiffchaff, and Long-tailed Tit.
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Algarve written by Goncalo Elias and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2019-05-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best spots for watching birds in the Western Algarve (Lagoa, Portimão and Monchique).
Download or read book Birds of the Algarve and Southern Alentejo written by Gonçalo Elias and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-16 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the territory of southern Portugal, namely Algarve (Faro district) and southern Alentejo (Beja district) as well as on the adjacent marine areas, which form the territorial waters. The list comprises available information about all the birds recorded in the Algarve and southern Alentejo up until the last day of February 2016. It is hoped that this list will, in its modest way, contribute to a better understanding of the avifauna of southern Portugal.
Download or read book A Birdwatching Guide to the Algarve written by Kevin Carlson and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Birding Hotspots in the Alentejo written by Gonçalo Elias and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-27 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The region described in this book has long been known among birdwatchers as one of the best areas in Portugal for two groups of birds: on one hand, steppe birds, including bustards, sandgrouse, rollers and larks; on the other hand, large soaring birds, namely vultures, eagles, and other birds of prey. However, the region of Castro Verde and Mértola has much more to offer, including waterbirds, passerines and other land birds, many of which are not easy to find in the country. Some highlights of this region include Ferruginous Duck, Black Stork, Lesser Kestrel, Crane, Collared Pratincole, Whiskered Tern, Gull-billed Tern, Great Spotted Cuckoo, Scops Owl, Red-necked Nightjar, White-rumped Swift, Tawny Pipit, Black-eared Wheatear, Golden Oriole, and Hawfinch, among others. In a well-planned day visit, it is not difficult to see 70 or even 80 species, with larger figures possible at certain times of the year.
Download or read book A Birdwatchers Guide to Portugal and Madeira written by C. C. Moore and published by Prion (Bird Watcher's Guides). This book was released on 1997 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide to 32 of the best birdwatching sites, giving details of location, access, best times to visit, bird species expected, and other interesting wildlife present. Also includes a selective bird list giving brief details on the distribution and status of the uncommon birds which may be found, cross-referenced to site information, and a full species list. In addition, advice on preparing for a trip, transport and accommodation details are provided.
Download or read book Wildlife in a Changing World written by Jean-Christophe Vié and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2009 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."
Download or read book Natural Born Feeder written by Roz Purcell and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROZ PURCELL'S APPROACH TO COOKING IS SIMPLE – USE WHOLE FOODS TO LIVE A WHOLE LIFE.Having developed a negative relationship with food that led her to make unhealthy food choices, she changed her lifestyle by rediscovering her love of cooking. Roz used her passion for food to develop the most amazing recipes that fuel the body, providing the energy and vitality needed to look and feel great. For Roz, a healthy lifestyle isn't about extremes, it's about balance.Written in a wonderfully accessible way, Natural Born Feeder features over 170 easy-to-follow, delicious recipes.So get inspired, get into the kitchen and get cooking!Roz Purcell began blogging at naturalbornfeeder.com in 2013 to document her love of cooking and to share her recipes. No stranger to television audiences, she won Celebrity Come Dine with Me (Ireland) in 2012 and regularly appears on TV3's Xposé. Roz is also one of Ireland's most successful models and the 2010 winner of Miss Universe Ireland. Originally from Co. Tipperary, she now lives in Dublin.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Portugal written by John Fisher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Portugal is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of the country's unique attractions. The Rough Guide to Portugal guides you around the fashionable cities of Lisbon and Porto, takes you hiking in the hills of central and northern Portugal, and covers every beach along the Algarve making it the ideal companion whether you're on a city break, beach holiday, walking or driving. The guide unearths the best sites, hotels, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range- from backpacker hostels to beachfront villas and boutique hotels. You'll find specialist coverage of Portugese history, art and literature and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each region. The locally-based Rough Guide author team introduce the best vineyards, country taverns and fado clubs and provide reliable insider tips from driving Portugal's roads to shopping for linen and lace. Explore all corners of Portugal with authoritative background on everything from Porto's architecture to surfing at Peniche, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Portugal.
Download or read book Landscape Urbanism and Green Infrastructure written by Thomas Panagopoulos and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the applicability of landscape urbanism theory in contemporary landscape architecture practice by bringing together ecology and architecture in the built environment. Using participatory planning of green infrastructure and application of nature-based solutions to address urban challenges, landscape urbanism seeks to reintroduce critical connections between natural and urban systems. In light of ongoing developments in landscape architecture, the goal is a paradigm shift towards a landscape that restores and rehabilitates urban ecosystems. Nine contributions examine a wide range of successful cases of designing livable and resilient cities in different geographical contexts, from the United States of America to Australia and Japan, and through several European cities in Italy, Portugal, Estonia, and Greece. While some chapters attempt to conceptualize the interconnections between cities and nature, others clearly have an empirical focus. Efforts such as the use of ornamental helophyte plants in bioretention ponds to reduce and treat stormwater runoff, the recovery of a poorly constructed urban waterway or participatory approaches for optimizing the location of green stormwater infrastructure and examining the environmental justice issue of equative availability and accessibility to public open spaces make these innovations explicit. Thus, this volume contributes to the sustainable cities goal of the United Nations.
