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 the area. This environment is a good habitat for steppe birds, with the largest populations in Catalonia of some key species.
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Mirador del tossal de la Sisquella, amb plafó interpretatiu
Serra Llarga - Secans de la Noguera (Natural Areas of Ponent)
Serra Llarga - Secans de la Noguera (Government of Catalonia)
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.
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.
This organisation promotes conservation, research, awareness-raising and responsible tourism. It offers several hides where photographers can observe birds of prey (in Torrebesses), the black wheatear (in Batea, Les Terres de l’Ebre), sparrowhawks (also in Batea) or aquatic birds (in Flix), as well as photography safaris in the Ebro Delta and the Secans de Lleida drylands.
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.
This foundation rescues mistreated or injured wild animals and, if possible, returns them to the wild. When this is not possible, they are homed in the zoo, which also offers educational activities such as guided tours, bird of prey flying displays, experiences with owls and photographing birds in captivity.
Sikarra Nostra provides guided excursions in Les Terres de Ponent to learn about the natural heritage and landscape of the Central Plateau. Activities include bird watching and identifying species from their songs, as well as experiences to discover the secrets of the fascinating world of insects.
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.
