Ornithology in Galicia
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Overview
In the south of Galicia, where the sea and the rivers mediate an unestablished border, we find some of the best places for birdwatching. The Miño River generates an estuary of the highest ecological value and the Rías Baixas offer a great possibility of food and shelter to different types of birds.
The estuary of the Miño river, A Guarda: an area shared by Galicia and Portugal, is a wetland of exceptional characteristics. On the Galician shore we find a multitude of different habitats that host a large population of birds, especially in migration and during the winter. But there is more: the coastline of A Guarda, open to the Atlantic, is a good balcony to observe seabirds.
The inlet of O Vao, O Grove: This corner of the Rías Baixas is one of the most attractive spots for birdwatching in Galicia. Its mixture of marshes, beaches, coves, steep cliffs and uninhabited islands attract unique species. Not everyone knows that, beyond its touristy beaches, there is a paradise to discover, with thousands of birds of dozens of different species.
During 3 days we will visit different natural enclaves of high value and little known.
F.A.Q
The most interesting part of the trip? 🕵️
- Visit the main estuary habitats in Galicia.
- Best option to see the large number of wintering birds in Galicia.
- Visit the best preserved island of the Illas Atlánticas Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of Galicia.
- Possibility of observing osprey.
- Possibility of spotting common dolphins.
- Cultural interest in the castro of Santa Tegra and in the village of Combarro.
Ecosystems of interest? 🏔
- Estuary
- Ría
- Ríaexterior
- Atlantic island
What birds might we see? 🐥
Atlantic Gannet
Mallard
Lesser sandpiper
Little Greenshank
Common Redshank
Eurasian Jay
Eurasian Goshawk
Common Buzzard
Great Tit
Common Kestrel
Black-footed Tern
Great Cormorant
Shag Cormorant.
Sandpiper
Sandpiper
Black-winged Warbler
Blackcap
Spoon-billed Spoonbill
Spotless Starling
Little Redfish
Little Egret
Great Egret
Grey Heron
Atlantic Gull
Yellow-legged Gull
Black-headed Gull
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Yellow Wagtail
Grey wagtail
Common kingfisher
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Firecrest
Greenfinch
European stonechat
Turtle Dove
Greenfinch
Common Stonecreeper
Whimbrel
Song Thrush