Birdwatching in Lagoa de Santo André

The Lagoa de Santo André, is one of the coastal lagoon systems of Portugal more ornithological importance. These systems, as well as being the local playback ameazadas for several species of waterfowl, are a fundamental point of também scale migratory routes that some of them are between the European and African continents. Other than that, they are also an essential winter refuge for many thousands of native birds of northern and central Europe. Here is a comprehensive guide that will serve you in the event that you feel like to give you a break for this wonderful place:

Birdwatching: Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha

Alentejo: Santiago do Cacém and Sines (Beja)

Geographical coordinates: 38º04’N 08º49’W

Area: 2,672 ha

Altitudes: 0-48 m

Description

The site extends along a coastal region and includes two coastal lakes - Lagoa Santo André and Lagoa da Sancha - and a system of small, freshwater lakes formed in dune depressions. Lagoa de Santo André and Lagoa da Sancha lakes are representative examples of Mediterranean-style coastal lakes, one of the most vulnerable types in wetlands. Lagoa de Santo. The lake vegetation includes extensive patches of reeds and rushes.