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WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a portuguese nature tourism and wildlife photography business, operating in Portugal. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL organizes specific programs for the observation and interpretation of nature (birdwatching, for example), hiking, photographic tours and wildlife photography – in particular through photographic hides. In this sense, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has created and is managing a set of pho

tographic hides for wildlife in the Greater Côa Valley, a rewilding area. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has the support and backing of Rewilding Europe, a European foundation whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to promote nature tourism in these natural areas. Certificated as a tour-operator by the Portuguese Government with the reference 248/2016, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is also recognized for nature tourism, as most of its activities take place almost exclusively in the National Network of Protected Areas, particularly in the natural parks of Estrela Mountain, Douro International river, Tejo international river and the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area.

With a wingspan of 2,6m, the Griffon Vulture is the biggest bird flying and living in the Greater Côa Valley. Right now,...
04/01/2025

With a wingspan of 2,6m, the Griffon Vulture is the biggest bird flying and living in the Greater Côa Valley. Right now, beggining of January, at Ermo das Águias rewilding area, these birds are already at their nests, warming up their recently laid egg.


The Western Subalpine Warbler (Sylvia iberiae) is a rather common bird in the Greater Côa Valley. Arriving in the beggin...
03/01/2025

The Western Subalpine Warbler (Sylvia iberiae) is a rather common bird in the Greater Côa Valley. Arriving in the beggining of the Spring, it's easy to hear it and spot it, perched on bushes and smaller trees.
While exploring the rewilding areas, this and other mediterranean warblers are possible to see, highlighting the diversity of wildlife.

Last wildlife photography from 2024, dedicated to vultures, mainly the Cinereous Vulture (in the photos). Maybe a new ex...
30/12/2024

Last wildlife photography from 2024, dedicated to vultures, mainly the Cinereous Vulture (in the photos).
Maybe a new experience for 2025? Who knows?
Happy New Year everyone!

21/12/2024
Para terminar bem o ano, temos algo diferente para apresentar. Criámos uma colecção de postais relacionada com o patrimó...
17/12/2024

Para terminar bem o ano, temos algo diferente para apresentar. Criámos uma colecção de postais relacionada com o património natural do Grande Vale do Côa e com as áreas rewilding da gestão da . Com o apoio criativo do designer , esta colecção de 6 imagens, vem acompanhada com uma capa que faz as vezes de envelope e em cujo interior foi estilizado o traçado do rio Côa, ilustrado ainda com os elementos identitários da região.
Trata-se de uma óptima oferta em qualquer altura do ano, sendo também uma forma de recordar a sua visita a este magnífico território.
Vai ser, sem dúvida, uma óptima oferta para os nossos clientes que visitam o Grande Vale do Côa.
Para aquisição desta colecção, envie-nos mensagem privada ou contacte-nos para o e-mail: [email protected]

We could not end the year without having something different to show. We created a collection of postcards related to the natural heritage of the Greater Côa Valley and the rewilding areas managed by . With the creative support of designer , this collection of 6 images comes with a cover that serves as an envelope and inside which the layout of the Côa River has been stylized, also illustrated with the region's identity elements. This is a great offer at any time of year, and is also a way to remember your visit to this magnificent territory. It will, without a doubt, be a great offer for our customers visiting the Greater Côa Valley.
To purchase this collection, send us a private message or contact us by email: [email protected]

https://www.loboiberico.pt/
13/12/2024

https://www.loboiberico.pt/

Esta plataforma disponibiliza informação atualizada sobre o lobo em Portugal e dá a todos a possibilidade de contribuir de forma ativa para a conservação desta espécie ameaçada.

We are creating a new walking circuit for nature interpretation, to explore the oak forest and meadows of the Greater Cô...
12/12/2024

We are creating a new walking circuit for nature interpretation, to explore the oak forest and meadows of the Greater Côa Valley plateau. A circuit highlighted with magnificent old trees.

Tracking wildlife in the Greater Côa Valley. The woodland are home for many different mammals. Nocturnal, most of them. ...
08/12/2024

Tracking wildlife in the Greater Côa Valley. The woodland are home for many different mammals. Nocturnal, most of them. But the muddy paths show signs of their tracks, in this case, from a Roe Deer.

04/12/2024

Today, the wolf is making a European recovery. Enabling coexistence with this often misunderstood predator can deliver multiple benefits to people and nature.

Ermo das Águias is the largest rewilding area of the Greater Côa Valley (Portugal) and it is managed by . 600ha along th...
04/12/2024

Ermo das Águias is the largest rewilding area of the Greater Côa Valley (Portugal) and it is managed by . 600ha along the left side of the Côa River, provide refuge for wildlife while the landscape is under the management of a few Sorraia horses - that do a natural grazing.
Being experts on rewilding and on the local biodiversity, we will guide you through this area and dive into the details of nature restoration. Contact us for more information.


These small holes, on the base of the Stone Pine bark, were made by the Great Spotted Woodpecker. The idea is to use the...
01/12/2024

These small holes, on the base of the Stone Pine bark, were made by the Great Spotted Woodpecker. The idea is to use the bark as a plate and the holes as the support for the pine's nuts, while the bird crack-open the hard shell with the powerful beak, to feed on the nutritious fruit.

27/11/2024

O que é uma espécie-chave?

A new addition to our natural history library. We keep expanding our knowledge of biodiversity, specifically of these gr...
25/11/2024

A new addition to our natural history library. We keep expanding our knowledge of biodiversity, specifically of these groups of insects, which are easily observed in the field. Thanks to the Asociación Fotografía y Biodiversidad for these magnificent scientific and educational works.

Cloud effects caused by the strong winds of the Bert depression.
25/11/2024

Cloud effects caused by the strong winds of the Bert depression.

Don't miss it, tonight (22/11) at 21:00 (WET), the online launching of the new documentary from Rewilding Portugal "Côa ...
22/11/2024

Don't miss it, tonight (22/11) at 21:00 (WET), the online launching of the new documentary from Rewilding Portugal "Côa Mais Selvagem", a film by João Cosme. A look at the biodiversity of the Greater Côa Valley and the rewilding efforts to make it wilder, more resilient and with great touristic potential. With the aim of bringing back wildlife, people are also returning to a depopulated territory to develop new economies around nature conservation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDSbXP9RoA

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Tree Lungwort (Lobaria pulmonaria), an epiphytic lichen, covering the oak barks in a forest of the Greater Côa Valley. Considered a threatened species, their areas should be protected. #wildlifeportugal #thegreatercoavalley #lichens #biodiversity #forest #scientifictourism #naturetourism #privateguidedtours #slowtourism

A century old Pyrenean Oak thrives on the Greater Côa Valley, hiden in a younger forest of its relatives, recovering their natural distribution after man abandoned the landscape and rural activities. But this elder is not alone. Other giants still grow on the surroundings, supporting a great diversity of life and retaining a much greater amount of carbon. Trees that deserve our respect and protection! #wildlifeportugal #naturetourism #greengiants #thegreatercoavalley #forest #privateguidedtours #slowtourism #portugal #nature #natureinterpretation

These days we've been increasing our knowledge of the Geopark Oeste, during a specific training for geoguides, promoted by AGEO - Associação Geoparque Oeste and Turismo de Portugal. Mainly focus on the geology, palaeontology, geomorfology, landscape interpretation, but also the history and the culture of the region. Well worth it! A great addition to the knowledge we already had from the biodiversity. #wildlifeportugal #naturetourism #privateguidedtours #slowtourism #natureinterpretation #geology #geoparqueoeste #geopark #geotourism

At Ermo das Águias rewilding area, in the Greater Côa Valley, the small herd of Sorraia horses are doing an important management of the vegetation, grazing freely, and open more clearings and paths through the dense broom cover. From the lower meadows they naturally move to other areas of the reserve, also in altitude. This natural and sustainable grazing is promoting an increase on biodiversity, with more abundance of flowering plants, insects and birds. We also see an increase on dung beetles, an insect that helps on the dispersion of plant seeds, and are one of the main preys of Shrikes. #wildlifeportugal #rewildingarea #rewildingportugal #thegreatercoavalley #naturalgrazing #horses #Sorraia #rewildingtours #naturetours #natureinterpretation #privateguidedtours #portugal #rewilding

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WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is a portuguese nature tourism and wildlife photography business, operating in Portugal. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL organizes specific programs for the observation and interpretation of nature (birdwatching, for example), hiking, photographic tours and wildlife photography – which includes photographic hides. In this sense, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL has created and is managing a set of photographic hides for wildlife in Faia Brava Reserve, a private protected area with which it has a cooperation agreement. WILDLIFE PORTUGAL also has the support and backing of Rewilding Europe, a European foundation whose mission is to promote the creation of more spaces for wildlife and to promote nature tourism in these natural areas. Certificated as a tour-operator by the Portuguese Government with the reference 248/2016, WILDLIFE PORTUGAL is also recognized for nature tourism, as most of its activities take place in the National Network of Protected Areas, particularly in the natural parks of Estrela Mountain, Douro Internacional, Tejo Internacional, Faia Brava Private Protected Area and Malcata Mountain Nature Reserve.