Els sentits de Vallbona – Cal Baster
Minerva Sellés has set up these hides in Vallbona de les Monges to allow birdwatchers to observe and photograph various species of birds at very close range. She also offers idyllic rural accommodation in peaceful surroundings (Cal Baster).
Bird Photo Tours – La Sabina
Excursions of one or more days, individually or in groups, to photograph the most iconic species in the region. They manage several fixed and temporary hides, specialising in birds in high mountain areas (such as the Casa Daniela hide for observing scavengers), hills and drylands. They also carry out projects to conserve endangered species.
Birding Lleida Expedicions
Travel agency specialising in nature travel, wildlife watching and birdwatching. It offers guided activities and wildlife observation and interpretation outings to natural areas such as the Sió valleys, Sant Llorenç de Montgai Nature Reserve, Ivars Vila-sana Lake and the Segre riverside forest.
Birding in Spain
Birdwatching trips with English guide Steve West and his wife Florinda Vidal, who have been organising birdwatching trips in different parts of Spain for over twenty years. They have detailed knowledge of the most fascinating sites and the birds that inhabit them.
Sierra Larga – La Noguera drylands
To the west of Balaguer, the capital of La Noguera, a row of small hills (the Serra Llarga) forms a barrier between the Catalan Central Depression and the Pre-Pyrenees, the location of significant gypsum deposits. A mosaic landscape of scrubland, thyme and dry meadows with dryland crops that almost completely cover the southern part of […]
Plans de Sió
This steppe-like protected natural space, with its gentle landscapes and wide horizons, is the largest on Lleida plain, covering almost 10,400 hectares. It is a mosaic of barley and wheat fields, rows of olive and almond trees, holm oak copses, fallow and barren land, with scattered ponds and wetlands, and dotted with dry stone features […]
Belianes-Preixana drylands
This large alluvial plain is formed by the gravel deposited by the River Corb, with wide agricultural plateaus surrounded by small hills. The main crops are winter cereals, followed by almond trees, olive trees and vines. The terraced fields with their rich dry stone heritage (vaulted huts, walls, etc.) contain some larger trees, such as […]
Ivars i Vila-sana Lake
This lake was drained in 1951 and restored at the beginning of the twenty-first century. At 126 hectares it is the largest inland lagoon in Catalonia. It is located in the heart of the Lleida cereal plains, making it a good location to spot both aquatic and steppe species. The restoration project included creating islands […]
Mas de Melons-Alfés
This protected natural area, dominated by agriculture and livestock farming, is one of the best examples of steppe habitats in Catalonia and home to some very rare plants. Numerous species of steppe birds can be seen here, making it one of the most popular places for ornithologists. Fallow and barren land and fields grazed by […]
Segrià and Utxesa drylands
This area contains a mix of cereal crops, barren and fallow land, with an area of naturalised wetlands where three bodies of water meet, resulting in a very diverse mosaic of habitats. The Utxesa reservoir is a unique refuge for more than 200 species of birds, both migratory and resident, and is especially notable for […]
