Moss Point

Category: Nature > Park

District: Setúbal > Setúbal > Setúbal

Location

Pontal dos Musgos is located in the city of Setúbal, within the Sado Estuary area. This natural environment, characterized by salt marshes and sandbanks, gives the region a serene and particular landscape.

The geographical configuration of the site, marked by flat terrain and proximity to the water, offers a broad perspective on the vastness of the estuary, inviting observation of its expanse.

Avifaunal Diversity

Pontal dos Musgos is a significant habitat for a considerable diversity of birds, both aquatic and terrestrial. The salt marshes and mudflats present at the site are conducive to the feeding and resting of numerous species, establishing it as a point of particular relevance for ornithological observation.

It is common to observe the Greater Flamingo, one of the most recognizable species of the estuary, whose rosy hue adds a distinct color to the landscape. In addition to flamingos, Pontal dos Musgos hosts other waders and waterbirds, including Black-winged Stilts, Pied Avocets, Common Greenshanks, and various species of Ringed Plovers and Sandpipers. The concentration of these birds becomes more evident at certain times of the year, allowing for the observation of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Landscape and Natural Environment

Pontal dos Musgos presents a natural scenery where tranquility and the vastness of the landscape stand out. This location provides a serene environment in harmony with the estuary.

The terrain configuration, which includes salt pan areas and direct access to the coast, allows for exploration of the area on foot, fostering direct contact with the surrounding natural environment. The recovery of the access path to the pontal, using gravel, ensures the preservation of its natural surroundings, maintaining the rustic character of the place. Interaction with nature at this point is direct, inviting appreciation of the serenity of the estuarine landscape.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt