The Imperial Steppe

⏩Venture into the vast cereal plains of Castro Verde, a landscape shaped by generations of traditional farming and one of Portugal's most important strongholds for steppe birds. Explore the open countryside where species such as Great Bustards, Little Bustards, Montagu's Harriers and Lesser Kestrels can be found, while keeping an eye on the skies for some of the Alentejo's most impressive birds of prey, we might even be lucky enough to see our namesake bird, the Iberean-Imperial-Eagle

📍Location: Castro Verde, We recommend that you book the suggested hotel instead of driving from Évora, even though the drive is only 1 hour and a half

⏱️Duration: 2 to 8+ hours (discussed upon booking)

📋Resident Iconic Birds: Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Lesser Kestrel, Montagu's Harrier, Hen Harrier, Black-Winged Kite, Eurasian Griffon, Booted Eagle, Common Buzzard

⭐Rare appearances: Spanish Eagle (Iberean-Imperial-Eagle), Little Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Western Barn Owl, Black-Bellied Sandgrouse, Golden Eagle, Bonelli's Eagle, Short-Toed Snake-Eagle, Cinereous Vulture

➕Possible Add-ons (discussed upon booking):

• Direct booking at the recommended hotel (upon request and subject to availability)

✅Included in every booking:

• Professional local Guide

• Fresh drinks throughout the tour (one large bottle of water and one energy drink per person)

• ONE pair of 10x50 binoculars

• Personal accident insurance

• VAT tax