A Rocha Life, Portimao

Our family of three adults spent the greater part of Feb 3, 2023 in the area around Castro Verde with guide Guillaume from A Rocha Life. It's a huge area with numerous habitats, and as first timers to the area we felt we had a real advantage with a knowledgeable guide who was familiar with the various locations and what might be seen at this time of year. Over the course of the day we sighted 39 individual species, many of them in great numbers. A highlight, in addition to seeing two hoopoes which had managed to elude us on previous outings, was watching a line of 78+ common cranes when a flock of 14 Great Bustards flew in and landed behind them. My camera did not do the occasion justice, but the excitement was palpable! Lots of lapwings, one little owl, a good variety of little birds hard to photograph. Guillaume's scope was very helpful. A great day! Thank you!

Had a wonderful and truly refreshing experience being with nature, away from the city life and within driving distance from some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Portugal