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Welcome to Almodôvar Birding Center and Observatory in Alentejo, Portugal, where our passion lies in birdwatching and nature. Our center offers a unique opportunity to explore the European steppe habitat, home to the threatened Great Bustards and Spanish Imperial Eagles.

Additionally, we provide access to the Iberian Peninsula and surrounding islands, including Madeira, the Canaries, the Azores, and Cape Verde. This allows visitors to discover a variety of regional avian endemics and specialties.

Join our expert team for an unforgettable birding adventure in Portugal! Discover its rich birdlife with renowned ornithologist Hadoram Shirihai.

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White-faced Storm Petrel off Madeira, May 2010 The Tubenoses project copyright ©H. Shiriha

Madeira and Canary Islands

August 2025 (provisional) two-week tour

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Get familiar with the rare and unique Great Bustards and Spanish Imperial Eagles on our tour

Almodôvar Portugal

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Iberian and Macaronesia

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Check out the accommodation, the food, and what the village has to offer!

Almodôvar, Portugal

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Check out our extra tours in the Iberian Peninsula and the surrounding islands!

Spain, Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Azores...

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Our list includes over 100 key regional birds, as well as top 50

Iberian and Macaronesian Birds

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August 2025 (provisional) two-week tour

The Complete and Combined Tour of Madeira and the Canary Islands

This trip plan aims to maximize endemics (species and subspecies) of all the island endemics, with 6 pelagic days of masterful chumming operations to photograph all the tubenoses in these waters.

 

The trip will be guided by Miguel Demeulemeester and Hadoram Shirihai, who have years of experience in finding and photographing the endemic land birds of these archipelagos, as well as years of research on the tubenoses living on these islands.

 

At this stage, we are only taking pre-booking interests, so please contact us to be placed on the list for further information.

White-faced Storm Petrel off Madeira, May 2010 The Tubenoses project copyright ©H. Shiriha

White-faced Storm Petrel

Hadoram Shirihai

Spanish Imperial Eagle photography by Yanina Maggioto

Spanish Imperial Eagle

Yanina Maggioto©

Coming Soon

Dates: October 15-28, 2024

Experience the magnificent natural habitats and wildlife of the Iberian Peninsula with the Raptors Paradise and Iberian Lynx Exhibition Tour.
This tour consists of two one-week part/tour, from October 15th to 21th and from October 21th to 28th, 2024.
Combine both tours consecutively for an unforgettable adventure! Additionally, take home award-winning wildlife photography.

Embark on the ultimate Iberian birdwatching and photographic expedition, where you will witness majestic eagles, vultures, bustards, and even the elusive Iberian lynx. Our expert guides will take you on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Spain and Portugal, where you will discover a wealth of wildlife and capture breathtaking photos. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

Registration for the year 2024 is now complete.

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