Baleeira Harbor - Seabirds
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From Baleeira (Whaling) harbor, whose name shows whales were hunt , in these waters, you can see some marine birds, including Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis), Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) and Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), which tends to rest with open wings on the rocks in front (Martinhal islets) to dry the feathers. If the sea is calm, go to the pier near the harbor entrance to watch more birds.
In the harbor there are companies that make boat tours to watch marine mammals and / or seabirds.
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From Baleeira (Whaling) harbor, whose name shows whales were hunt , in these waters, you can see some marine birds, including Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis), Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) and Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), which tends to rest with open wings on the rocks in front (Martinhal islets) to dry the feathers. If the sea is calm, go to the pier near the harbor entrance to watch more birds.
In the harbor there are companies that make boat tours to watch marine mammals and / or seabirds.
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Algarve
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Vila do Bispo
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Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Nature Park
Identification and Access
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Yes
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Access to Sagres from Lagos/Vila do Bispo:
- N125 (0,5 Km). After 7 roundabouts, don´t leave N125 (22.2 km) continue straight forward to N268 (8.6 km).
In Sagres follow the signs to "Porto".
Base Characterization
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Urban.
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Public
Tips
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With bad weather, watch the birds sheltered in the harbor.
Watch the coming back of fishing boats, always accompanied by the usual flocks of seagulls.
Porto de Pesca da Baleeira
8650 SAGRES
