www.algarve-birdwatching.com Flamingo1/2 Day Tour
Flamingo1/2 Day Tour 35 Euros
Flamingos can be found in the Ria Formosa and Castro Marim areas more or less throughout the year but they are harder to find during the summer months when the majority have left Portugal.
Sometimes they can easily be seen in large numbers with no more than a short walk. We can also expect to see Spoonbills and a selection of wading birds according to season.
FLAMINGO TOUR
The Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus is the largest, palest and most widespread of all the flamingo species. As well as southern Europe, it is also found in parts of Africa and southern Asia. It is distinguished from all other flamingos by its large size (averaging 110 - 150 cm) in combination with its relatively pale plumage.
The species is highly gregarious, breeding in large colonies, some with thousands of birds. The main breeding colonies in Europe are in France, Spain and Italy and there have only ever been occasional breeding attempts in Portugal. The birds are migratory and prone to irregular movements in response to temperature and water-level changes. Hundreds spend the winter in the Algarve and some non-breeding birds also remain with us during the summer months.
The pigments necessary for their pink colouring from carotenoids they find in their food (algae, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates). In the Algarve, we see them feeding mainly in the many saltpans along the coast.
GUIDED BIRDWATCHING
Why a day trip with Us?
We gauge a tour’s success not by the birds seen or the revenue generated but by the smile on your face at tour’s end. Tours are not scientific expeditions—they are vacations. We never forget that the quality of your experience comes first.
We believe in two simple premises: we want all of our clients to share in the excitement and fun of a top-notch birding adventure, and we want to provide the best service possible.
You don't have to be an expert...we can help you develop your skills. You just have to enjoy and want to observe the many beautiful and fascinating birds, not to mention all the other wildlife, fabulous landscapes, we see along the way.
We offer a personalised guided birding tour with a birding guide who enjoys the subject as much as you.
The limited numbers of clients each day gives you the attention of the birding guide.
Stopovers in any of the villages by majority consent!
Extra time added where requested by the majority of those on tour.
TOUR INFORMATION
Flamingo tour. Minimum 2, Maximum 7 fellow travellers. Larger groups by prior arrangement
Private and exclusive tours by special arrangement only.
Tour Dates:
Every day, 7 days a week, all year round. (on request)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Duration: 1/2 days - Starts at: 9.30 am - Finishes at: 13.00 pm
Pricing starts at 35 Euros per pax/Trip. (minimum 2 persons or equivalent)
Starting point: Free collection from your accommodation (Tavira,Cabanas)
Finishing point: Any resort(Tavira,Cabanas)
For different Resort please call for price.
We speak: Portuguese, English
EXTRA INFORMATION
Inclusions: - Includes pick up and drop off.
Price only pays transportation and services of guide/driver.
Exclusions: - Admission fees to castles & attractions or events
Prices may vary according to itinerary
Tours don't include entrance fees, guide services inside monuments, meals or other extras.
Tips/gratuities, baggage or personal insurance,
beverages or food and all other purchases of a personal nature are not included.
All times are flexible and adaptable.
Please bring your passports and a camera, sun cream, sun hat etc
and sensible shoes as we sometimes walk!!
