Bird Watching-Long Trip
At Happy Guadiana we bring you the option of on-board BirdWatching, here you will have the opportunity to observe birds in places inaccessible on foot.
What are you waiting for to combine the pleasure of BirdWatching with the comfort of our boat?
Itinerary Described Below

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Details:
Price
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On Request
Insurance
Personal Accidents
Civil liability
Duration
10am
Transport
In all activity
Minimum Number of Participants
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Guide
Included
Birdwatching Tour by Boat - 10h
7:30 - 8:00 - Arrival and Preparation
Location: Boarding point.
Arrival, boarding the boat and preparing equipment (binoculars, cameras, notebook).
Briefing about the day: How birdwatching works on the boat and the species that can be seen.
8:00 - 9:30 - Initial Navigation and Birdwatching
Location: Navigation on the waters of the Guadiana
Observation of water birds.
Tips on how to identify birds as the boat slowly sails along the banks.
9:30 - 10:00 - Coffee break
Location: Safe anchoring area.
Short break for a snack, while watching the birds in the distance.
On board, the guide shares interesting facts about the species observed so far.
10:00 - 12:00 - Navigation through Vegetation Areas
Location: Areas of dense vegetation or forest areas near water.
The guide explains the behaviors of these birds and how they interact with the surrounding environment.
12:00 - 14:00 - Lunch in Alcoutim
Location: Quiet area, with good visibility for bird watching.
Light lunch on board, enjoying the natural surroundings to rest.
During lunch, the group can watch birds fishing or searching for food on the banks.
15:30 - 16:00 - Coffee or Snack Break
Location: In a quiet area of the river or lake.
Break for a snack and more observation while the boat remains anchored.
The guide can give tips on observation techniques and identification of species from a distance.
16:00 - 17:30 - Navigation through the marshland area and observation of nocturnal birds (if possible)
Location: Marshes or areas of dense vegetation.
If the itinerary includes an extension for nocturnal birdwatching, we can look for owls or birds that start to become active as the day progresses.
If not, continue sailing and watch for birds such as ospreys or other species of prey that can be seen as the sun begins to set.
17:30 - 18:00 - Return to Boarding Point and Final Discussion
Location: Original boarding point.
Return to the tour starting point, where the group can discuss the day's observations and share photos and notes.
The guide can provide educational material, such as local bird guides and tips for future birding.