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Description
Campgràs is a very interesting site to look for Mediterranean species of open landscapes and garrigue. The most iconic species include the resident orel jestřábí, ťuhýk pustinný, and chocholouš vavřínový, during the breeding season the bělořit okrový , and in winter the moták pilich. Other interesting resident species are orebice rudá, sokol stěhovavý, krkavec velký, skalník modrý, břehule skalní, pěnice kaštanová, and strnad cvrčivý.
During the breeding season there are several summer species of interest: rorýs velký, rorýs obecný, rorýs šedohnědý, sedmihlásek švitořivý, budníček horský, pěnice mistrovská, pěnice vousatá, ťuhýk rudohlavý, and linduška úhorní.
During migration a great variety of species can be observed, like hrdlička divoká, orlík krátkoprstý, moták pochop, and ostříž lesní. Also several passerine species, like bělořit šedý, bramborníček hnědý, rehek zahradní, and lejsek černohlavý.
Details
Access
Campgràs is located in Garraf Natural Park, about 10 km west of the town of Castelldefels. The area can only be reached by car. There is a parking site where the walk starts. Press P on the map for directions. The area has to be explored on foot, and it takes 2-3 hours to explore. In summer the area is very hot, and windy days should be avoided during all the year. In winter it can be foggy.
To visit the site, just park in the parking site and start exploring the area, looking for raptors and small birds in the garrigue, and walk following the paved road direction to Campgràs, passing the area (see the ruined house), and continue to the restored landfill, where several species of open habitats can be seen. The route shown on the map is about 1,5 km one way.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Canyon/cliffConditions
Flat , Open landscape , No shadowCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Is summer the site is very hot, and it is recommended to visit it in the early morning. On windy days the site is not good for birding.