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INFORMATION
This hide is located in the Côa Valley Special Protected Area, an excellent area for the cliff-breeding birds. It is built on a huge slab of granite, with a wide forested landscape. The hide is oriented to the west, so the best time to use it is during the morning.
It is accessed with a 4×4 vehicle from the village of Algodres, initially on asphalt and the last km on dirt road.
Spring and Summer
Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus)
Griffon (Gyps fulvus)
Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus)
Black Kite (Milvus migrans)
Red Kite (Milvus milvus)
Raven (Corvus corax)
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone corone)
Autumn and Winter
Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus)
Black Vulture (Aegypius monachus)
Red Kite (Milvus milvus)
Raven (Corvus corax)
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone corone)
Hide capacity: 4 photographers
Glass window dimensions: 360x45cm
The photography through the glass means the loss of 1 exposure point
Thermal and acoustic insulation, rotating chairs with back support, heating, shelves for storage.
All year, but with a lower successful rate during Autumn and Winter.
The distance of the birds to the hide can be adapted by the arrangement of the food. However, the average distance is relatively short, being about 5 to 15m. There are several types of lenses we recommend, but a lens between 600 and 400mm to highlight more distant birds and perching in trees, or to highlight details. In addition, a focal length of 200mm to 300mm may be ideal for flight scenes, group situations or proximity. Converters. Photographers should bring their own tripod.
- It is strictly forbidden to smoke or make noise inside the hide;
- Mobile phones should be kept in silence mode;
- Photographers should not leave the hide. They should wait for the guide.
1 person – 160,00 €
2 persons – 90,00 €/person
3 persons – 80,00 €/person
4 persons – 70,00 €/person
The price includes:
Guide and technical support
Transportation from Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo or Algodres
Picnic-lunch
Feeding the vultures
Insurances
Nature conservation fees
Discount offer equal to VAT value to private costumers. For companies and other entities, must add VAT.
Through the contacts available, indicating your name and cell phone contact/email.
The reservation is only guaranteed upon payment of 50% of the registration fee.
email: info@wildlifeportugal.pt
phone: +351 918 068 872
A percentage of the profits from this activity reverts to nature conservation actions in the Private Protected Area of Faia Brava, which is managed by the Associação Transumância e Natureza.
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TESTIMONIALS
Well equipped hide to have an amazing view on vultures and raptors living in the Faia Brava Reserve. We met in the village of Algodres and were brought to the hide in a Land Rover. While we seated, meat was spread over the rocks. We only had to wait 10 minutes until the vultures discovered their food and massively attacked. We stayed for 2 hours watching, sitting on convenient office chairs behind mirroring glass so the birds could not see us. A true safari experience, not cheap but worth the price.
Having the privilege of enjoying such comfortable space while waiting for the birds to appear is absolutely fantastic. The hide is undoubtedly the best I have ever seen in Portugal and is similar to others we can find in the most iconic places of the planet for wildlife photography. Fernando is a great professional and prepares each photo session with a great attention to every detail so that nothing fails. The place is magnificent, with a spectacular view over a Mediterranean landscape where numerous species abound, allowing us to make spectacular photos.
It was the first time I visited a vulture hide so I didn't know what I could expect. When we arrived we saw the vultures already flying above the hide so that was a good sign. We went into the hide, were we got an introduction. Then Fernando placed the meat and created a waterpool. After a quarter the first Black kites showed up. Wonderful birds and great to watch them flying around and diving with high speed on the meat. Not much later we saw a group of vultures approaching, suddenly the first Griffon vulture landed in front of the hide and after the first one they came down with many others (80+, including Egyptian vultures)! What an incredible moment, and what a spectactular force... the meat dissappeared in a few minutes! Nevertheless enough vultures stayed in front of the hide, including the Egyptian vultures (and the Kites), wich resulted in great photo-opportunities. The hide was very comfortable, much space inside and really comfortable chairs. Also the host, Fernando, was very kind and helped us really well to increase the chance for good photo-opportunities! Thanks a lot and maybe I'll come back for the Black vulture 😉 Kind regards, Thijs Glastra and the rest of the family!
This was my most amazing wildlife hide experience ever!! Loved the way Fernando organised everything! Strongly Recommend!