Friday, with heat, little wind and relatively calm sea, is being a success for the birdwatchers, whale watchers and even damselflies, at the Bird Watching and Nature Activities Festival, which runs until Sunday, the 8th, in Sagres.
Today, on boat trips to observe pelagic birds (sea birds that spend a great part of their life at sea), which are now migrating south, many gannets or gannets were seen (morus bassunus, from its scientific name), millers, Balearic sparrows, shearings, as well as the rarest parrots, of two species: master's soul (Pelagicus Hydrobates) and Wilson's bush or plate (oceanicus oceanites).
On land, especially in the Cabranosa area, where birdwatchers have been concentrated, Egyptian vultures, booted eagles, short-toed eagles, among other species of prey have been seen.
Returning to the sea, on the outings to see cetaceans, today we saw common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and even, imagine, a whale!
On land, there are still countless species of dragonflies, making the delights of photographers.
Until Sunday, with Fortaleza do Beliche as its epicenter, where the secretariat is located, the Festival continues with many activities. Although most of them are sold out, the truth is that there is still a lot to choose from and where to apply. Part of the activities are free and there are also many initiatives for families and children. All of this, together with the weekend of sun and heat, makes for some great days in Sagres.
Photos: Elisabete Rodrigues|Sul Informação
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