One destination, three key habitats
In western Catalonia there is a corridor stretching from the Ebro Delta to the Pyrenees via the Secans de Lleida drylands that is a true birdwatcher’s paradise. Grab your binoculars, brush up on your birding guides and explore this great birdwatching tourism destination. Up to 350 bird species are waiting to be spotted!
This region contains three distinct landscapes: Terres de l’Ebre, including the Ebro Delta, rugged mountain ranges and surprising agricultural landscapes; the Secans de Lleida drylands with steppe-like habitats and some very rare birds; and the high Catalan Pyrenees, a refuge for alpine species.
The Ebro-Secans de Lleida-Pyrenees corridor is the European birdwatching destination with the greatest diversity of birds in the smallest area. On a single trip you could spot up to 250 species, and up to 350 species can be found in the course of a year, including birds native to steppe, high mountain, aquatic and Mediterranean habitats. There are also species here that are unique in Europe. A true birder’s paradise!
This birdwatching corridor contains every kind of landscape: coastal and inland marshes, Mediterranean scrubland, agricultural fields, dramatic mountain ranges and escarpments, deciduous and coniferous forests, alpine meadows, high mountain lakes and peaks of up to 3,000 metres. A rich landscape that means a great diversity of habitats for birds.
With each season, the landscape changes and we can experience the unique sights of nature, such as the migrations of birds, the curious behaviours of some species during the mating season, spring flowers blooming on fallow fields and fruit trees coming into blossom, the colours of the forests in autumn, the fascinating transformation of the rice fields or the silence of snow-covered mountains. Any time of the year is a good time to visit us.
In addition to birds, our region is also home to other fascinating wildlife, such as wild goats in the Els Ports mountains, deer in the Pre-Pyrenees and chamois in the high mountains. With a good guide they are easy to spot. The number of bears in the Pyrenees is also increasing steadily, although they remain elusive.
As well as its natural beauty, the region’s cultural heritage attracts visitors from all over the world. Its Romanesque churches, dry stone constructions and many traditions are of enormous cultural and ethnological interest. This cultural wealth is also reflected in a globally renowned gastronomic tradition.
The Ebro-Secans de Lleida-Pyrenees corridor is a top destination for bird lovers with a great many areas of ornithological interest. We have selected our 25 top spots, where you will be able to observe and photograph the most representative species, although there are many other sites of interest.
The Ebro-Secans de Lleida-Pyrenees corridor is the European birdwatching destination with the greatest diversity of birds in the smallest area. On a single trip you could see up to 250 species, the greatest concentration in Europe. The birds here are found in four main habitats.
There are many travel agencies, companies, organisations and professional guides in the Ebre-Secans-Pirineus corridor who have in-depth knowledge of the region and the bird species that can be observed and photographed. We advise you to take advantage of the services they offer to enjoy truly memorable birding experiences.
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In collaboration with the Institut Català d’Ornitologia.
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