From 1st to 5th October, Sagres will once again host Portugal’s largest birdwatching and nature event. In October, thousands of birds fly over the Algarve, on their way to wintering grounds in Africa, putting on a show worthy of a festival. While hundreds of seabirds, like gannets and shearwaters, sail past the coast, vultures, eagles and storks soar overhead in search of the route to Africa. On land, trees and bushes are welcome resting points for small songbirds on their ambitious journey south.
To celebrate these feathered visitors and make the most of this incredible sight, the 12th edition of the Birdwatching Festival & Nature Activities presents 5 days filled with activities for all. From birdwatching sessions on land and at sea to the ever-popular bird-ringing sessions, the Festival offers a wealth of opportunities for nature-lovers to discover that the Algarve is much more than beaches. There’s also plenty for birdwatchers’ friends and families, including walks, hikes, talks and challenges for young ones.
The programme will be published 10th August, when registrations open online at www.birdwatchingsagres.com.
The event is once again organized by Câmara Municipal de Vila do Bispo, in partnership with SPEA and Associação Almargem.
