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Description
The Foix Delta is located in Cubelles, Barcelona province. In its final stretch the Foix river runs through a heavily urbanized area. During spring and autumn, the river mouth is a good place to observe passerine migratory bird species like Red-rumped Swallow , Subalpine Warbler , Pied Flycatcher , Reed Warbler , Woodchat Shrike , and also shorebirds like Green Sandpiper , Common Redshank , Common Greenshank , or Common Ringed Plover. Kentish Plover is one of the most iconic species. Other interesting species that occur are Squacco Heron , Purple Heron , and Water Rail.
The following species are present all year round: Zitting Cisticola , Cetti's Warbler , and Sardinian Warbler. Seabirds can also be observed resting or bathing in the lagoon, notably Mediterranean Gull , Sandwich Tern , and Audouin's Gull. At sea, notable species can be observed such as Balearic Shearwater , Yelkouan Shearwater , Cory's Shearwater , and Northern Gannet.
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Español: El Delta del Foix se localiza en Cubelles, provincia de Barcelona y el tramo final del río Foix pasa por una zona densamente urbanizada. En primavera y otoño es un buen sitio para ver paseriformes migradores como Red-rumped Swallow , Subalpine Warbler , Pied Flycatcher , Reed Warbler , Woodchat Shrike , y aves de playa como Green Sandpiper , Common Redshank , Common Greenshank , o Common Ringed Plover. El Kentish Plover es una de las especies más representativas. Otras especies interesantes que se suelen encontrar son Squacco Heron , Purple Heron , Water Rail.
Estas especies aparecen durante todo el año: Zitting Cisticola , Cetti's Warbler , y Sardinian Warbler. También se puede observar aves marinas descansando o bañándose en la laguna, especialmente Mediterranean Gull , Sandwich Tern , y Audouin's Gull. En el mar no es raro ver especies como Balearic Shearwater , Yelkouan Shearwater , Cory's Shearwater , y Northern Gannet.
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The Foix Delta is located in the town of Cubelles, about 50 km west of Barcelona. The area can be reached by car, and it is easy to park in the Municipal Sports Centre. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. Public transport: Getting there by train is easy. The train station of Cubelles (1) is on walking distance (500m) of the Foix Delta. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 1,5 km.
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Español: Se puede llegar a la zona en coche, y es fácil aparcar en el Polideportivo Municipal. La estación de tren de Cubelles no está lejos.