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Images by Pedro Marques (PM), Rene Pop (RP), and P. Gunn (PG)
![Flocks of hundreds or thousands of Black-tailed Godwits can be seen in rice fields, for instance in the Tagus estuary, during passage. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535255063_bc88eeecbd_o.jpg?)
Flocks of hundreds or thousands of Black-tailed Godwits can be seen in rice fields, for instance in the Tagus estuary, during passage. (PM)
![The Cork Oak woodland belt circling the Tagus estuary constitute probably the best site in Europe to see the Black-winged Kite. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535979942_7a6f403578_b.jpg?)
The Cork Oak woodland belt circling the Tagus estuary constitute probably the best site in Europe to see the Black-winged Kite. (PM)
![The Calandra Lark is one of the largest larks in the world, and is a fairly common species in the Castro Verde plains. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535977797_41696d81b3_b.jpg?)
The Calandra Lark is one of the largest larks in the world, and is a fairly common species in the Castro Verde plains. (PM)
![One of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian Eagle Owl can be seen in escarpments and crags in Southern Portugal, as for example the Guadiana valley. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535747086_abd5da175f_b.jpg?)
One of the largest owls in the world, the Eurasian Eagle Owl can be seen in escarpments and crags in Southern Portugal, as for example the Guadiana valley. (PM)
![A common species in the Guadiana valley, the Red-legged Partridge is normally seen in the area every day. (RP)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535255478_159296ce56_b.jpg?)
A common species in the Guadiana valley, the Red-legged Partridge is normally seen in the area every day. (RP)
![The town of Mértola has an urban colony of the Lesser Kestrel species, allowing excellent opportunities to see these delightful falcons at close range. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535250553_57267218aa_b.jpg?)
The town of Mértola has an urban colony of the Lesser Kestrel species, allowing excellent opportunities to see these delightful falcons at close range. (PM)
![Great Bustard (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F52516852857_eb75c08dd4_b.jpg?)
Great Bustard (PM)
![The Greater Flamingo is a common species in the main Southern Portugal wetlands, as for example the Tagus estuary and the Formosa lagoon. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535745726_90fc9f7f79_b.jpg?)
The Greater Flamingo is a common species in the main Southern Portugal wetlands, as for example the Tagus estuary and the Formosa lagoon. (PM)
![One of the endemic species of the Iberian Peninsula we should see in the Guadiana valley area, the Spanish Eagle is a majestic species. (PG)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535255383_86cdd34988_b.jpg?)
One of the endemic species of the Iberian Peninsula we should see in the Guadiana valley area, the Spanish Eagle is a majestic species. (PG)
![The Pallid Swift nests in all the charming towns where we are going to stay: Alcochete, Mértola and Tavira. (RP)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535980352_0637a2896e_b.jpg?)
The Pallid Swift nests in all the charming towns where we are going to stay: Alcochete, Mértola and Tavira. (RP)
![The Bluethroat is a wintering and passage migrant species in wetlands in Southern Portugal. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49536167587_de8b68662e_b.jpg?)
The Bluethroat is a wintering and passage migrant species in wetlands in Southern Portugal. (PM)
![The numerous Spanish Sparrow nest colonially inside the big White Stork nests. (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535944926_1de39131ea_b.jpg?)
The numerous Spanish Sparrow nest colonially inside the big White Stork nests. (PM)
![A species with a restricted distribution (Iberia, North Africa and islands in the Mediterranean), the Spotless Starling is fairly common in urban habitats. (RP)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535980092_94118982a1_b.jpg?)
A species with a restricted distribution (Iberia, North Africa and islands in the Mediterranean), the Spotless Starling is fairly common in urban habitats. (RP)
![The White Stork population in Southern Portugal had a dramatic growth during the last 30 years. (RP)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49535744076_df1405d3f1_b.jpg?)
The White Stork population in Southern Portugal had a dramatic growth during the last 30 years. (RP)
![Slender-billed Gull (PM)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F52517600789_eb933c9450_b.jpg?)
Slender-billed Gull (PM)