Wordless Wednesday: Fishing in Portugal
Licensed to Kill – But Kill What?
Driving down the country lane to our local town I noticed several of the road signs bore strange indentations; almost as though they’d been shot at. Surely hunters were not using road signs as target practice? I immediately dismissed the idea because one of the damaged signs was in very close proximity to a house.... Continue Reading →
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Wildlife Species Legally Hunted in Portugal
Wildlife species hunted in Portugal Kindly translated by Les 1. Rabbit 2. Hare 3. Fox 4. Mongoose 5. Pheasant 6. Red leg Partridge 7. Rock Pigeon 8. Magpie 9. Blackbird (Decision to allow the hunting of Blackbirds reversed) 10. Mallard 11. Gadwall Duck 12. Wood Cock 13. Widgeon 14.Yellow Billed Teal 15. White eyed Duck... Continue Reading →
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Hunting Signs in Portugal
Are you considering hiking, walking, biking, birdwatching etc off-road in the Portuguese countryside? If so please note the Hunting season runs from the 15th August through to the end of February and there are certain signs you need to be aware of. You may be relieved to know hunting is only permitted on Thursdays, Sundays... Continue Reading →
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Blackbirds In Portugal Are Once Again “Under Fire”
There are many blackbirds in our garden and over time I believe they have learned (on our patch of earth at least) we do not pose a threat to them. We coexist and live in peace. I love to quietly observe the blackbirds building their nests, flying back and forth with suitable building materials until... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 