Llobregat Delta Birding Trip, Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona, the dynamic and cosmopolitan capital city of Catalonia, has been a magnet for all kind of people all over the world. Its history, culture, architecture, and street life have attracted tens of millions of tourists in the last decades. Catalans have been always regarded as an open-minded, liberal country. The geographical situation of this land, a natural corridor between the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe, has made that all nations crossing the Pyrenees have chosen these lands for that journey, and all of them have left some of their influence. Barcelona, as the main city and harbour of the country, has concentrated this multicultural, open-minded ambient for centuries.

We perfectly know that when visiting a town like this, every second on it is really valuable. That's why we apologise to offer you a wonderful birding just beside town! Whether if you are a keen birdwatcher or an occasional birder, Llobregat Delta Birding Trip is the perfect break to experience the chance of a wonderful birding day exploring habitats far away from home...

One day Llobregat Delta birding trip. This tiny wetland immediately South of Barcelona is simply amazing! From the end of August to June provides an extremely rich variety of birds including Moustached Warbler, Little Bittern, Western Swamphen and Ortolan Bunting. In spring, day lists of over 100 bird species are effortlessly achieved. Don't expect a concentration of large flocks of shorebirds or waterfowl. For instance, we will enjoy a holly variety of birdlife, including an excellent number of Mediterranean and Iberian specialities!

But please don't think we will just explore the natural reserves. In fact, during the day we will visit a number of locations that will vary depending on the seasons to catch up with the best of the nesting birds around (we can enjoy from Common Rock Thrush to Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, from Ortolan Bunting to Thekla Lark and Little Bittern), and the many migratory birds that use this patch of Catalan coast to rest during their migrations. All of this makes of Llobregat Delta Birding Trips a guarantee for enjoying the birdlife and the town!

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Day 1

Full Day Trip

We'll explore the incredible landscapes of he Garraf Massif. Its extensive low scrubs, garrigues, pine woods and rocky slopes are home for really good birds including Pallid Swift, Bonelli's Eagle, BR Thrush, Common Rock Thrush, Dartford Warbler, Spectacled Warbler, Ortolan Bunting, Thekla Lark, Black-eared Wheatear, Woodchat Shrike, Iberian Grey Shrike, Bee-eater and Black Wheater. After exploring the hills we will enjoy marshes, lagoons and meadows in the Llobregat Delta Natural Reserve, which offers key resident species like Hoopoes, Wester Swamphens, Little Bittern, Ceti's Warbler, Penduline Tit & Iberian Green Woodpecker, summer visitors, including Squacco and Purple Herons & Audoin's Gull; and winter visitors, such as both Yelkouan and Balearic Shearwaters, Bluethroat, Moustached Warbler & Water Pipit, Despite its location (about 10 kilometres South of Barcelona) over 300 species have been recorded there. The Llobregat Delta is extreamly productive during migration, when becomes a hot-spot for waders, passerines & raptors.

Wildlife Reviews

5 stars

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Fantastic morning birding Barcelona
Dan Kaplan09 Jul 2018
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Had a marvelous half day birding the Llobregat delta with Carles in April 2017 - just outside BCN, perfect for the birder vacationing with non-birding family as I was. Carles is a superb and highly efficient guide.
Fantastic day of birding
Brandt Schurenberg01 Apr 2017
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Carles showed up outside my door on time and proceeded to show me a great many birds. Our day list topped 100! Communication was excellent both beforehand and in follow-through. Highly recommended.
Extraordinary Day!
Deb Barrett18 Sep 2017
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Highly recommended! Carles Oliver is an expert birder, professional, personable, and exceptionally patient. He picked us up very early at our hotel in Barcelona and we explored the steppes and marshes starting with a Gryphon Vulture sunning himself in a field and culminating in sightings of Little Bustard, a life bird. A great day!
Excellent guiding
Michael and Jan Long16 Oct 2017
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We had a wonderful morning birding around Barcelona with Carles. He knew the sites perfectly and found us many new birds on our first trip to Spain. He even waited for us outside our hotel for a long time when we overslept having arrived late the night before! Highly recommended.
Best near Barsalonsa
Margery Anderson04 May 2017
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Charles Oliver knew just where to go to find birds for people with limited time.
Barcelona day tour
R and J Frechette05 May 2017
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We completely enjoyed our day. Sergi is extremely knowledgeable, willing to cater to our desires and needs and very friendly. The birds cooperated and the food was great.

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Why book with Barcelona Birding Point?

Barcelona Birding Point is a birding travel agency created to provide quality guided birding and wildlife tours from our base in Barcelona. You will find a wide range of tours which cover the most outstanding birding areas in Catalonia and neighbouring regions. Our tours will lead you throughout some of the best birding locations in Spain where you can enjoy great views of the most sought after species along with stunning scenery in areas o great natural beauty.

Where will we meet?

We will pcik up and drop off you at your accommodation in Barcelona or nearby. Please note that pick ups and/or drop offs beyond 20 miles away from Barcelona will face a surcharge of 30€.

Will we walk in muddy or wet places?

No. No mud, and not walking in swamphy areas. You can wear average sneakers or similar.

What do we need to bring?

Bins if you have with you. Comfortable clothes, some water and food. There is plenty of places where you can buy food and drink during the outing, anyway. We do a coffee stop at mid morning. And don't forget your enthusiasm about birds!!

What's the plan for lunch?

99,9% of times we go for a picnic, and quite often we do chose a wooden hide inside one of the natural reserves.