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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 Rødrygget Svale , Hvidskægget Sanger , Broget fluesnapper , Rørsanger , Rødhovedet Tornskade , and also shorebirds like Svaleklire , Rødben , Hvidklire , or Stor Præstekrave. Hvidbrystet Præstekrave is one of the most iconic species. Other interesting species that occur are Tophejre , Purpurhejre , and Vandrikse.
The following species are present all year round: Cistussanger , Cettisanger , and Sorthovedet Sanger. Seabirds can also be observed resting or bathing in the lagoon, notably Sorthovedet Måge , Splitterne , and Audouinsmåge. At sea, notable species can be observed such as Balearskråpe , Middelhavs-skråpe , Kuhls Skråpe , and Sule.
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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 Rødrygget Svale , Hvidskægget Sanger , Broget fluesnapper , Rørsanger , Rødhovedet Tornskade , y aves de playa como Svaleklire , Rødben , Hvidklire , o Stor Præstekrave. El Hvidbrystet Præstekrave es una de las especies más representativas. Otras especies interesantes que se suelen encontrar son Tophejre , Purpurhejre , Vandrikse.
Estas especies aparecen durante todo el año: Cistussanger , Cettisanger , y Sorthovedet Sanger. También se puede observar aves marinas descansando o bañándose en la laguna, especialmente Sorthovedet Måge , Splitterne , y Audouinsmåge. En el mar no es raro ver especies como Balearskråpe , Middelhavs-skråpe , Kuhls Skråpe , y Sule.
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Access
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.