Bird watching
Take your binoculars and discover our bird biodiversity.
Ría de Ribadeo or Ría del Eo and Eo river:
The final stretch of the Eo River becomes a refuge for a wide variety of species that arrive from northern Europe in search of milder climates to spend the cold season or as a stopover during their migrations.
The groups of waders, gulls, herons, and especially ducks (mallards, pintail ducks, wigeons, etc) stand out for their great number. Among the most outstanding species are the osprey and the marsh harrier.
Due to its great environmental richness, it has different figures of protection. Besides being part of the Biosphere Reserve Rio Eo, Oscos and Terras de Burón, is listed as ZEC (Special Conservation Area) and ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds), both within the Natura 2000 Network. In addition, the estuary is a "Wetland of International Importance" according to the Ramsar International Convention.
Some observation points:
Low area:o Fishing port and beach of Os Bloques (Ribadeo, Galicia).o A Lieira Observatory, Salías Beach and Castropol Port (Castropol, Asturias). Middle zone:o Observatories of O Pernón, Reme and Muro de Lamas (Ribadeo, Galicia).o Recreational area of A Ribeira, Vilavedelle (Asturias). Eo river: o A Choza bird observatory (Trabada, Galicia).o Eo Path (Vegadeo, Asturias) Ribadeo and Castropol seafront:Likewise, the seafront is part of the ZEPA Galician-Western Cantabrian Migratory Corridor, commonly referred to as "the great northwest highway" used by thousands of seabirds every year, especially between late summer and autumn. Some observation points:Ribadeo: Illa Pancha, Penedo do Corvo in Piñeira, Punta Corveira and Charca de Rinlo.Castropol: Punta de la Cruz, lagoon of the recreational area of Campo de Arnao, Peñarronda beach.