Description
Campgràs is a very interesting site to look for Mediterranean species of open landscapes and garrigue. The most iconic species include the resident Prugasti orao, Iberian Grey Shrike, and Thekla's Lark, during the breeding season the Primorska Bjeloguza , and in winter the Eja Strnjarica. Other interesting resident species are Crvenonoga jarebica, Sivi Sokol, Gavran, Modrokos, Hridna lastavica, Crvenoka grmuša, and Crnogrla Strnadica.
During the breeding season there are several summer species of interest: Bijela Čiopa, Čiopa, Smeđa čiopa, Kratkokrili Voljić, Gorski zviždak, Velika Grmuša, Bjelobrka Grmuša, Riđoglavi Svračak, and Primorska Trepetljka.
During migration a great variety of species can be observed, like Grlica, Zmijar, Eja Močvarica, and Sokol Lastavičar. Also several passerine species, like Sivkasta Bjeloguza, Smeđoglavi Batić, Šumska Crvenperka, and Crnoglava Muharica.
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.


