Birding Tours in Portugal

A nature trip to Portugal is an extraordinary opportunity, especially for bird enthusiasts, because Portugal hosts a diversity of species unique for a country of this size, with mythical species such as the Great Bustard or the Iberian Magpie. Our ethical wildlife tours in Portugal will provide you with memorable encounters.

Tour1: Birding Weekend in Alentejo 3 comfortable days discovering the birds of the Alentejo, one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal. We will explore 3 major areas, the Tagus Estuary, Castro Verde, and Mertola, to guide you to Portugal's most mythical bird species including the Great Bustard. Tour2: Birds of Portugal : Alentejo & Algarve Go on a unique birding road trip in the south of Portugal to discover the regions of Alentejo and Algarve in the company of our expert guide. A comfortable 8-day trip to the sun in a very small group to observe hundreds of species of birds in magnificent landscapes. Tour3: Birding in Mértola, Portugal Birding Walk in Mértola Enjoy a slow and wonderful birding excursion in the heart of the stunning town of Mértola, one of the great birding hotspots of Portugal. In only 3 hours, you will see Mértola in a unique way and discover many great bird species, potentially including mythical raptors like the Lesser Kestrel, the Bonelli’s Eagle or even the Spanish Eagle! Tour4: A Morning with the Birds of Lagoa de Obidos Discover one of the best birding hotspots on the Portuguese coast, a sublime place where you can observe dozens of bird species in all seasons. Greater Flamingo, Eurasian Spoonbill, Osprey, Bluethroat, or Eurasian Marsh-harrier are among the species that can be discovered. Tour5: Discovery of the Paul da Tornada Reserve An easy birding excursion where you can discover dozens of species of birds in a very beautiful environment. In particular, we will look for the discreet Western Swamphen from the 2 observatories of the reserve, then we will go around the ponds, awakening all our senses to listen and observe as many birds as possible. Can't find what you're looking for? Drop us a line with your specific needs and we'll put together a personalized experience just for you!

We pride ourselves to apply the highest ethics in wildlife photography. Because we believe Nature does not deserve to be manipulated by us in any way, we never ever use any trick to have the animals come to us. We basically do our best to not alter the natural behavior of the animals. The welfare of our wild friends is and will always be more important that the beautiful pictures we can make. Thus, we apply the following rules in every single wildlife tour we guide: