Pyrenees

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Mata de Valencia

Catalonia’s only National Park is one of its most iconic mountain landscapes, containing a representative range of Pyrenean habitats (coniferous and riparian forests, alpine meadows, scree, lakes, bog, etc.). Typical high mountain birds can be observed here, from woodland to rock-dwelling species, as well as birds of alpine habitats. There are several valleys leading into the National Park, all of them recommendable, but for spotting woodland birds the best place is the Mata de Valencia (or Gerdar forest), the largest fir forest in the Iberian Peninsula, in the Àneu valleys.

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Top species

Black woodpecker, rock ptarmigan, citril finch, red crossbill and common treecreeper.

Facilities

Gerdar refuge

Salt de Comials viewpoint

More information

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park (official website)

Map and routes in the National Park via the Àneu valleys

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River Segre at Seu d’Urgell and Alàs

El Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park: Prat de Cadí

Roca de Canalda in El Port del Comte

Vall de Boí

Pla de Beret – Montgarri

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Mata de Valencia

L’Alt Pirineu Natural Park: Virós forest

La Terreta and La Serra de Sant Gervàs

Boumort-Collegats

Sierra Larga – La Noguera drylands

Plans de Sió

Belianes-Preixana drylands

Ivars i Vila-sana Lake

Mas de Melons-Alfés

Segrià and Utxesa drylands

Terra Alta Mediterranean mosaic

Serra de Llaberia

Els Ports Natural Park: La Franqueta

Els Ports Natural Pak: Caro

Sebes Nature Reserve

Serres de Cardó – Boix

Secans del Montsià drylands

El Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: La Tancada and Els Alfacs bay

El Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: L’Encanyissada, Migjorn and Alfacada

Delta de l’Ebre Natural Park: Les Olles lagoon and Fangar bay

BIRD

WATCHING

EXPERIENCES

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.

Photo Logístics

Company specialising in wildlife tourism and photography. It has access to a wide range of photographers’ hides to observe all kinds of species in the Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees, the Lleida drylands area and the Ebro Delta. The company also organises photographic safaris, birding days and wildlife tourism events.

info@photo-logistics.com
638 887 681

Audouin Birding tours

A team of ornithologists with in-depth knowledge of birdlife. They offer half-day and full-day tours in Terres de l’Ebre, to discover the birds that live in natural areas such as the Ebro Delta, the Montsià mountain range and Els Ports. They also organise specialised birdwatching trips along the Ebre-Secans-Pyrenees corridor.

info@audouinbirding.net
(+34) 649 286 086

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.

info@birdphototours.net
973 402 045

Viatges Némon

Travel agency that offers nature tours, including guided tours for beginners to birdwatching in different natural areas of Terres de l’Ebre, such as the Ebro Delta, Els Ports and Sebes. Discover the secrets of birds with experiences such as “The great bird spectacle” or the “Flamingo sunset photography”.

receptive@viatgesnemon.com
621 149 776

Mónnatura Delta de l’Ebre

Birdwatching, salt production and traditional fishing are the three main themes of the activities offered by MónNatura Delta de l’Ebre. This spectacular facility provides exclusive access to the Alfacada lagoon for birdwatching, special ornithological activities and guided tours (360º viewpoint, Espai Delta, etc.).

info@monnaturadelta.com
977 053 801

Boumort Terra Salvatge

Via the Outdoor Adventour travel agency, this company offers complete packages (with guide, meals, accommodation, transport) for one or more days, specialising in birdwatching and photography in the Boumort Reserve, one of the wildest areas of the Pre-Pyrenees. It can also provide tailor-made packages to meet customers’ needs.

boumort@outdooradventour.com
973 043 409