Parques de Portugal

Corvos dam (birdwatching)

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In an region where water is scarce, the dam of Crows is an oasis for wildlife and is ideal for birdwatching. Among ducks, grebes and herons, this was one of the few places in Portugal where the Lapwing, a wintering bird and also known in Portugal as “ave-fria” (cold bird), has nested, and is also a great location for  Black-bellied Sandgrouse. In winter, see (with binoculars, of course) Northern Pintails, Gadwalls, Northern Shovelers, Eurasian Teals, Mallards and Common Pochards.

 

In Spring, watch the elaborate courtship of Great Crested Grebe and see some couples of Red-crested Pochard. Among the Cattails, listen to the Great Reed-warbler and the Cetti's Warbler.

 

Other birds - Common Moorhen, Common Coot, Grey Heron, Little Grebe and Common Snipe.

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  • In an region where water is scarce, the dam of Crows is an oasis for wildlife and is ideal for birdwatching. Among ducks, grebes and herons, this was one of the few places in Portugal where the Lapwing, a wintering bird and also known in Portugal as “ave-fria” (cold bird), has nested, and is also a great location for  Black-bellied Sandgrouse. In winter, see (with binoculars, of course) Northern Pintails, Gadwalls, Northern Shovelers, Eurasian Teals, Mallards and Common Pochards.

     

    In Spring, watch the elaborate courtship of Great Crested Grebe and see some couples of Red-crested Pochard. Among the Cattails, listen to the Great Reed-warbler and the Cetti's Warbler.

     

    Other birds - Common Moorhen, Common Coot, Grey Heron, Little Grebe and Common Snipe.

  • Alentejo

  • Mértola

  • Vale do Guadiana Nature Park

  • No

  • Access from :

    - Mértola - N265 direction S. Domingos. About 5 km, after passing the crossroad to Picoitos/Alves/Tamejoso/Fernandes/Monte Alto, you will find, on your right, the road to Corvos/Quintã. Follow by it and about 2.3 km after, there’s the cross to Quintã. Don´t turn, keep on the same road and after you’ll find a dirt road, on your right, just before a stone wall. Follow by it and after 500 meters, turn right. After 600 meters you’ll find the dam on your right.

     

    GPS: 37.636414, -7.601867

  • Agricultural

  • Rural.

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