10/08/2024
Whilst Europe grapples with how to deal with growing wolf populations, this mountainous region of Portugal has coexisted with the predators for centuries.
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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.
24/07/2024
24/07/2024
5ª EXPOSIÇÃO DE FOTOGRAFIA EM HISTÓRIA NATURAL E CIÊNCIA 📸
Inauguração
25 julho | 18h00
Entrada livre
O Museu volta a apresentar a exposição resultante da 5ª edição do Concurso de Fotografia em História Natural e Ciência onde participaram 69 fotografos, com 339 fotografias distribuídas por 7 categorias: Áreas protegidas, Biodiversidade, História da Ciência e Tecnologia, Astrofotografia, Microfotografia, Geodiversidade e uma categoria dedicada aos mais jovens.
Nesta exposição são apresentados os 30 melhores trabalhos submetidos a concurso entre os quais, os vencedores nas categorias de Áreas Protegidas, Biodiversidade, Geodiversidade e Jovens.
Com esta iniciativa o MUHNAC-ULisboa assume o compromisso anual de incentivar fotógrafos profissionais e amadores a captar as várias faces da Natureza e da Ciência em Portugal e nos países africanos de língua oficial portuguesa (PALOP), exibindo ao público os melhores trabalhos.
A exposição estará patente de 26 de julho a 1 de setembro.
Mais informações 👉 www.museus.ulisboa.pt/5-exposicao-fotografia-historia-natural-e-ciencia
Foto © Javier Torrent
Com o apoio:
Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes - ce3c Grupo Lobo Vertigem Azul Wildlife Portugal
04/07/2024
The new photo-hide is now available for bookings.
Located on a lake, at the rewilding area of Paul de Toirões, is mainly focus on aquatic birds.
A nova estrutura para fotografia de vida selvagem está já operacional para receber reservas. Situado na margem de uma lagoa, na área rewilding do Paul de Toirões, está sobretudo direccionada para as aves aquáticas.
O abrigo fotográfico da Lagoa Grande situa-se na área rewilding do Paul de Toirões, sendo uma estrutura para observação e fotografia de aves.
04/07/2024
Estrela Mountain Natural Park, always full of moods and personality, even in the Summer.
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02/07/2024
02/07/2024
After returning from leading a tour for several days, we had this lovely surprise in our mailbox. The new edition of Rewilding Europe's magazine, Annual Review 2023. It's a high-quality publication with a thorough analysis of the rewilding initiatives in 2023 at European level, with the results of conservation actions, the reintroduction of wild species and their benefits for landscapes, examples of sustainable development based on nature conservation and nature tourism and their benefits for local populations and businesses.
We increasingly believe in this philosophy and way of safeguarding the natural values, with benefits at various levels.
It's a privilege to be part of this network and to work towards the same goals, knowing that our work is valid and contributes to promoting it. Thank you!
You can get the digital version or order a print one here: https://rewildingeurope.com/news/annual-review-2023-showcasing-a-bumper-year-for-rewilding/?_gl=1*1jvnusa*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJe59aW0XZikHoSQ6FEJ4wckMJEjIW2_aclYUpirV9yJNbkQjFOM0AxoCVZ4QAvD_BwE
26/06/2024
Dactylorhyza maculata orchid, at Estrela Mountain Natural Park.
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07/06/2024
Exploring the Jurassic coast line of Peniche and the geossites of the Geopark Oeste, without skipping the special flowers of Spring.
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05/06/2024
Rocky valley of the Ponsul river, at Penha Garcia. Almost 500 million years in the making, this is one of the most important geossites of Naturtejo Geopark, mostly known for the ichnofossils representation. The quartzite rocks are imprinted with the trails left by the trilobites that inhabited a primitive shallow sea.
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24/05/2024
Oak woods of Quercus faginea at the limestone areas of the central west of Portugal.
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16/05/2024
Landscape of Ermo das Águias rewilding area, at the Greater Côa Valley. Spring is blasting with colours and diversity of flowers.
Just with natural grazing provided by the ancient Sorraia horse breed, with the management of
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13/05/2024
The Greater Côa Valley, besides a green corridor for nature, it has a rich historic heritage, dating from a few hundred years till several thousands years.
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10/05/2024
This week we've been guiding a birdwatching tour in the Center of Portugal, from the Lagoon of Aveiro till the Douro Internacional Natural Park. A press-trip organized by ARPT-Centro de Portugal, for the german magazine Vögel. Despite the five days intensive programe, we've managed to enjoy the good weather and the full Spring colours, tottaling about 110 birds species sighted.
Thank you to Center of Portugal for the invitation and organization, and to professional driving and all the knowledge and support.
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09/05/2024
Côa Museum. Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley. A time machine to the last ice-age períod, the palaeolithic art and the lost megafauna of wild herbivores.
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08/05/2024
A great Cork Oak at Douro Internacional Natural Park.
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06/05/2024
The Western Subalpine Warbler (Curruca iberiae) is probably one of the most interesting warblers of the Greater Côa Valley. This small, migratory passerine, can be easily spotted on the open landscape of the region.
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05/05/2024
New life is starting in the Greater Côa Valley rewilding areas. Either on the river or on the lakes, it is now possible to see famílies of Mallard ducks exploring their aquatic habitat.
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02/05/2024
Continuamos a aceitar inscrições para o nosso passeio fotográfico de Outono no PARQUE NATURAL DE REDES em Espanha.
Com um programa completo, e a poder beneficiar de um valor de inscrição prévia de 650€, até ao dia 31 de Maio.
A partir de 1 de Junho o valor passa a ser de 700€.
+ Info. e inscrições: [email protected]
01/05/2024
Our private guided tours to the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area, allow us a closer contact to nature and the local wildlife, while disturbing as little as possible.
We give preference to and only work with small groups, in order to reduce the impact of our activities and seek to offer more environmentally and socially conscious and sustainable programmes, while also cooperating with different partners in the region.
28/04/2024
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.
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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
Encounter with the Sorraia horses at Ermo das Águias rewilding area, Pinhel, during the 3rd Rewilding Weekend, organized by Rewilding Portugal.
Golden Eagle at the feeding station!
Recently, we had a very important visitor to our vulture hide. First time ever to be recorded here, the great Golden Eagle came down to the feeding station and scared the griffons away. But this bird is not easily fooled. A slight reflex was enough to make it disappear in a flash.
Faia Brava's wild horses. For several years, the garrano horses have been roaming this private reserve, managing the landscape and contributing as a cheap and efective method of fire prevention, besides its unique role on the ecossistem, as a big grazer. #wildlifeportugal #faiabravareserve #thegreatercoavalley #garrano #horses #naturetourism #natureconservation #rewilding #rewildingtours #wildlifewatching
Vultures arriving at Faia Brava's feeding station, at the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area, Portugal. #wildlifeportugal #wildlifephotography #faiabravareserve #thegreatercoavalley #portugal🇵🇹 #centerofportugal #vultures #birdwatching #naturetourism #naturetours
Sorraia horses at the Greater Côa Valley rewilding area, with a recent calf. #wildlifeportugal #rewilding #rewildingarea #sorraiahorse #horses #naturetourism #thegreatercoavalley #wildportugal #natureinterpretation
Hide photography session for Dipper in a wonderfull part of a mountain river. #wildlifeportugal #hidephotography #wildlifewatching #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #birds #portugal #centerofportugal #naturetours
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As antigas tradições ainda se mantêm na Guarda. Um dos produtos mais emblemáticos, produzidos na região, é o Cobertor de Papa, actualmente em risco de desaparecer. Apenas é produzido, de forma tradicional, num único local, pela associação O Genuíno Cobertor de Papa Será um dos destaques do futuro Guia da Guarda, da editora Foge comigo Tive o imenso prazer de conhecer as pessoas envolvidas neste processo, bem como fotografar e filmar o fabrico do verdadeiro Cobertor de Papa. Este pequeno vídeo mostra o cobertor no pisão, onde é batido por 2 grandes "martelos" de madeira, com água, para prensar as fibras.
Marsican Brown Bears (Ursus arctos marsicanus), at Abruzzo National Park, Italy. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/1-ZFb1NLbes
Merry Christmas and a Wild New Year for everyone! For 2022 we have some new rewilding locations to explore with you. #wildlifeportugal #naturetourism #rewildingtourism #portugal🇵🇹 #thegreatercoavalley #rewilding #rewildingarea #natureinterpretation
Estrela Mountain Com Claudia Almeida Almeida e Trick Lefevre
Outono no Vale Carapito, em Vilar Maior. Autumn at Carapito Valley, Vilar Maior. #wildlifeportugal #vilarmaior #valecarapito #thegreatercoavalley #naturetourism #natureinterpretation #autumn #naturephotography #hiking #hikingtours #portugal🇵🇹 #rewildingarea
Hoje realizámos um passeio na natureza, no Vale do Mondego, aproveitando as cores de Outono que o Souto dos Trinta exibe nesta época. O passeio resultou de uma parceria com a Oficina 9 - Associação de Empreendedores da Guarda e contou com a participação de alguns guardenses. Neste pequeno itinerário pudemos apreciar e conhecer algum do património natural que caracteriza o fantástico Vale do Mondego, com a orientação de Sofia Pinto.
Sorraia horses at the Greater Côa Valley. This domestic grazer is used in a wild regime, playing its role on the natural landscape management, providing conditions for smaller herbivores populations to grow. This natural grazing increases biodiversity and supports a diversified group of predators, beeing this highly represented by the Iberian Wolf. #wildlifeportugal #wildlifewatching #wildlifetracking #naturetourism #natureinterpretation #rewilding #rewildingportugal #thegreatercoavalley #horses #sorraia #portugal🇵🇹 #grazing
Vale Carapito
Lush moments of Spring at Carapito Valley Rewilding area, on the Greater Côa Valley, near Vilar Maior medieval village. We've discovered this area throughout Spring and Summer. This Autumn, we invite you to come with us to discover this landscape. #wildlifeportugal #thegreatercoavalley #rewildingarea #rewilding #naturetourism #wildlifewatching #natureinterpretation #birdwatching #rewildingportugal #portugal
Having a great experience in @skuanature vulture hide at La Parrilla - Monfrague, Spain. You should also try it! But when in Portugal, don't forget to try ours, at the Greater Côa Valley. #wildlifeportugal #vulturehide #thegreatercoavalley #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #vultures #hidephotography #wildlifewatching #portugal🇵🇹 #centerofportugal
Vulture watching, today, at Douro Natural Park, the best spot in Portugal for vultures and eagles. #wildlifeportugal #dourointernationalnaturalpark #birdwatching #naturetourism #natureinterpretation #naturephotography #centerofportugal #vultures #portugal🇵🇹
Sorraia horses at Vale Carapito (Vilar Maior). This rare horse breed was released in this area a few months ago, to play their own role on the rewilding process of the Greater Côa Valley. The release and the increasing of herbivores is one of the efforts of @rewilding_portugal, specially on those areas without grazing for a long time. This is also a point of interest for our guests, in this occasion, for specific photo situations. #wildlifeportugal #thegreatercoavalley #rewildingportugal #rewilding #sorraia #horses #valecarapito #valedocoa #wildlifephotography #naturetravels #naturetourism #guidedtours #wildlifewatching
Iberian Frog is an endemic amphibian from the Northwest part of the Iberian Península. We can find it in the clear and fresh waters of the North an Center of Portugal. #wildlifeportugal #wildlife #naturetours #frog #iberianfrog #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #portugal🇵🇹 #endemic #waterli̇fe #wildlifewatching #natureinterpretation
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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.
