The biggest nature event in Portugal is back in Sagres! The proposals this year are varied: field trips, boat trips, themed mini-courses, lectures, environmental education workshops, ringing and monitoring sessions and much, much more. And there are other suggestions such as walks, photography courses, historical guided tours or dolphin watching.
Who is it for?
For all nature lovers, from the youngest to the oldest, this festival has more than 150 varied activities. For bird watchers it is the meeting point for migration. All eyes will be on Sagres! I will be there promoting various activities, if you have any questions you can come and talk to me or get in touch with the festival organizers.
Organization Information
This event may undergo programming and structuring changes to respect preventive measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Birdwatching Festival in Sagres will take place from the 1st to the 5th of October, all information and schedule can be found on the festival website at: www.birdwatchingsagres.com.
Scheduling of my activities
October 1st (Friday)
Photo Tour: Aves do Beliche (10am to 12pm) - Registration
SONY Course: Photographing Coastal Birds (2pm to 4pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Sunset at Praia da Ponta Ruiva (5pm to 7:30pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Milky Way on Ponta Ruiva Beach (8:30 pm to 10 pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Nocturnal Birds (10:30 pm to midnight) - Registration
October 2nd (Saturday)
Photo Tour: The Birds of Martinhal (8am to 11am) - Registration
SONY Course: Astrophotography (2pm to 4pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Sunset at Praia dos Rebolinhos (5pm to 7:30pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Milky Way at Praia do Tonel (8:30 pm to 10 pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Nocturnal Birds (10:30 pm to midnight) - Registration
October 3rd (Sunday)
Photo Tour: Fauna of the Cabranosa Forest (8am to 10am) - Registration
SONY Course: MacroPhotography (2pm to 4pm) - Registration
October 4th (Monday)
Photo Tour: Sunrise at Praia do Tonel (7am to 9am) - Registration
Photo Tour: Fauna of the Cabranosa Forest (9:30 am to 11 am) - Registration
SONY Course: Photographing Snakes in Portugal (2pm to 4pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Sunset on a Wild Beach (5pm to 7:30pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Milky Way on Ponta Ruiva Beach (8:30 pm to 10 pm) - Registration
Photo Tour: Nocturnal Birds (10:30 pm to midnight) - Registration
October 5th (Tuesday)
Photo Tour: Sunrise at Praia da Baleeira (7am to 9am) - Registration
Photo Tour: Coastal Birds (9:30 am to 11:30 am) - Registration
SONY Course: Photographing with Hidrohide (2pm to 4pm) - Registration
The Birdwatching Festival in Sagres will take place from the 1st to the 5th of October, all information and schedule can be found on the festival website at: www.birdwatchingsagres.com.
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE
Photographic Equipment
Digital camera, preferably a DSLR or a mirrorless latest model capable of photographing in low light conditions. A compact machine or bridge can also be used but you must understand its limitations;
Stable tripod;
Wide-angle lens;
Extras: a trigger cable.
Clothing
Warm clothing;
Hiking boots;
Depending on the day, I recommend bringing an extra pair of warm socks, a hat and gloves.
Others
Head light with red light;
Powerbank to recharge your cell phone.
Physical Requirements
Most of our destinations are accessible by car or on foot, however there may be more demanding parts of the route. They do not need to be highly competitive athletes, however, they must be in physical condition to withstand these efforts.
They must report any illness or health problem they have, so that we can take it into account during field trips. We may have to adapt the locations to photograph, but we will try to provide the best experience possible.
Reservations and Payment
Reserve
To book you must go to the festival website at www.birdwatchingsagres.com and register by following the instructions provided on the website in question.
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