Mas de Melons © Iolanda Sebé
Secans de Lleida drylands

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 sheep, and olive and almond groves are the ideal habitats for these birds.

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Top species

Pin-tailed sandgrouse, little bustard, great spotted cuckoo, black wheatear and spectacled warbler

Facilities

Mas de Melons information point

Observatories in the nature reserve (with pre-booking and payment of a fee)

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Categories Sectors

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.

La torre del Codina

This ecological and self-sufficient rural tourism lodge has a hide for watching and photographing the birds that stop to drink at a nearby pond. The birdwatching experience also includes a talk on the Torre del Codina project on the history and nature of the region.

latorredelcodina@gmail.com
629 770 876

Roger Gras

Passionate about the Boí valley, Roger is an Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park guide. He offers a wide range of guided tours including half-day or full-day routes to observe the birds of prey that fly over the Sant Gervàs mountain range, the scavengers in the inhospitable Terrera valley or woodpeckers near the […]

info@rogergras.com
600 025 918

Projecte Oenanthe

The aim of this project, led by the Espais Naturals de Ponent association, is to convert old dry stone huts and shelters into observatories for wildlife, especially birds. So far, two structures have been restored with new viewing windows, one in Castellserà and the other in Preixana. Preserving cultural heritage through birdwatching tourism.

comunicacio@leaderponent.cat
973 711 313

Boumort indòmit

This cooperative organises unique ecotourism experiences in the Boumort Reserve, with package tours that include accommodation, meals, guide and transport. It is a social economy project that promotes the conservation of biodiversity and the cultural heritage of the Boumort massif.

hola@boumortindomit.com
683 337 056

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
657 637 212

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