The River Segre is one of the most iconic natural features of La Seu d’Urgell, together with the Cadí mountain range. From the town centre of the capital of L’Alt Urgell, a popular (and almost completely flat) route goes to the Alàs bridge along both banks of the river. Although this riverside environment has been canalised, its biodiversity, including birdlife, is remarkable. Bird ringing and monitoring are regularly carried out along the river bank.
Share
Segre Park (sports facilities with nesting boxes and bird feeders to facilitate bird watching)
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.
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.
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.
The Alinyà Mountain is the largest private estate in Catalonia. It belongs to the Catalunya – La Pedrera Foundation and offers activities managed by the company Auberria, including “Eating with vultures”, to watch these scavengers feed, and “Guard for a day”, to get closer to them. A photographers’ hide is also available.
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.).
This foundation works to conserve the ecosystems and species of the Ebro Delta and offers a range of activities for birders. These include “BiciBirding”, a hybrid birdwatching experience on wheels, and the large wooden “Photo Hides” on Picampall Island for photographing birds at close range.
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 […]
