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title: "Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers, ObservaRia 2025 Awaits"
description: "Discover ObservaRia 2025 in Estarreja, Portugal, from April 10–13: a birdwatching fair featuring field trips, expert talks, workshops, and family activities."
url: "https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/birdwatchers-and-nature-lovers-observaria-2025-awaits"
published: "2025-04-08T08:55:00Z"
updated: "2025-08-08T09:49:10Z"
categories: ["Birdwatching"]
---

# Birdwatchers and Nature Lovers, ObservaRia 2025 Awaits

From April 10 to 13, Estarreja - across the Ria from São Jacinto - hosts the 7th edition of ObservaRia, a Birdwatching Fair packed with activities for anyone curious about birds, wildlife, or simply spending time in nature.

![Image: The photo shows the 2025 ObservaRia Estarreja Birdwatching fair poster.](https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/assets/uploads/3d142f6f013b1a3b7462095b4f73fde1.jpeg)

This year’s poster bird? The great spotted woodpecker, beautifully captured by wildlife photographer João Cosme, who’ll also be leading a workshop and screening his film *Côa mais Selvagem* on Saturday.

Expect a mix of field trips, talks, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops across the weekend. A few standouts include:

- **Talks & Field Sessions (April 12):** Wildlife videographer Hannah Stitfall, journalist Ash Bhardwaj, and photographer Alejandra Rendón will each share stories from their work and take part in outdoor activities.
- **Seminar – “The Future is Natural” (April 11):** A full day of conversation around nature-based solutions, with morning talks by experts in conservation and landscape planning, followed by afternoon workshops. Free entry, and teachers can earn accreditation.
- **Weekend Activities (April 12–13):** From moliceiro boat rides and bird ringing demos to creative workshops with illustrators and biologists, there’s something for all ages, from the youngest ornithologists to [active seniors](https://casadosjacintos.com/blog/hidden-gem-on-portugals-coast-casa-dos-jacintos-and-the-quiet-charm-of-sao-jacinto-near-aveiro) with a penchant for birdwatching and nature exploring in general. Families with kids don’t want to miss the children’s book launch of *My First Bird Book* with its authors and illustrator present.

And yes, there's a tethered hot air balloon ride too. If the weather plays along and with the right binoculars, you may even be able to spot Casa dos Jacintos from up there - left of the *Reserva Natural das Dunas de São Jacinto, the birdwatcher's paradise on our side of the lagoon.*

Find the full schedule for ObservaRia 2025 and register at [observaria.pt](http://observaria.pt).

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