Wildlife Tours in Portugal

Some of the most interesting nature and wildlife watching in Europe can be found on wildlife tours in Portugal. This can include birdwatching, trips for mammals, butterflies or native plants, and even dolphin and whale watching.

Hundreds of different birds can be seen in Portugal. And because Portuguese territory encompasses the islands of the Azores and Madeira, these species vary from Mediterranean to Macaronesian. There are also many species endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, such as the Imperial Eagle.

The peninsula of Sagres is a special place during spring and autumn migration when flocks of thousands of passing vultures, Honey Buzzards, Short-toed and Booted Eagles fill the sky. And the wetlands of the Tagus Estuary near Lisbon throng with wading birds, while the plains of the Alentejo are inhabited by Great and Little Bustards, Montague’s Harriers and Calandra Larks among many other avian delights.

The Portuguese archipelagos of Madeira and Azores are the perfect place see vagrant birds, many blown over from the Americas. And, of course, there is the endemic Azores Bullfinch to seek out in the cloud forests of the main islands.

Being located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and North America, the Azores are also famous for cetacean sightings. Many whale and dolphin species pass close by these Atlantic islands and whalewatching trips abound. Dolphins can also be seen on a trip out of Lisbon.

Learn more about some amazing wildlife tours in Portugal by contacting a Blue Sky Wildlife local wildlife specialist. You can ask questions direct by using the enquiry form on their pages.

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