A paradise of birds a few kilometres from Lisbon (with video)
Between the estuary of the Tejo and the LezÃria de Vila Franca de Xira lies an area of birdwatching indispensable for anyone who wants to learn more about the biodiversity of the greater Lisbon.The space is called EVOA and, here, the species and the landscapes change depending on the seasons. "The best time to see large quantities of birds is between November and February. In winter, the estuary of the Tejo receive up to 120 thousand birds at the same time â€" and this is the time par excellence for the show the flight of birds, "explained to the green economy EVOA Coordinator, Sandra Silva.In addition to feeling the landscape and see the birds, visitors can also learn a little about the natural heritage of the region. Rain or shine, it is normal to see dozens of children on a school excursion through EVOA.With 70 acres, three ponds and three observatories linked by a pedestrian rail, the project is yet to begin, but one of the major objectives is to attract foreign visitors interested in seeing the birds â€" and invest in tourism of Portuguese nature and on the outskirts of Lisbon.Here are waterfowl, raptors and small birds. "It's a diamond in the middle of a densely urbanized, the Lisbon Metropolitan area", explained to the green economy's sustainability director, Franco Caruso.Funded by the breeze, Companhia das LezÃrias and for Community funds, the EVOA opened doors to the public in April. Since then received some 4,000 visitors. "This type of activity has been growing. According to Turismo de Portugal, there are growth rates of 4% per annum, although the Portuguese are now only known [the birdwatching] "continues Sandra Silva."In an area of the country where, probably, many children do not have a direct contact with nature, can move to a free space and EVOA and wild is a way to build the knowledge and the awareness of reality," concluded Franco Caruso.EVOA space has the largest wetland of Portugal and one of the ten most important in Europe. A visit costs between € 5 and € 12, with special prices for family and groups. For € 40/year, bird watchers can enter whenever they want.Meet the EVOA in episode 172 of the green economy.Foto:  basykes / Creative Commons
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