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 Amursvale , Rødstrupesanger , Svarthvit Fluesnapper , Rørsanger , Rødhodevarsler , and also shorebirds like Skogsnipe , Rødstilk , Gluttsnipe , or Sandlo. Hvitbrystlo is one of the most iconic species. Other interesting species that occur are Topphegre , Purpurhegre , and Vannrikse.
The following species are present all year round: Cistussanger , Cettisanger , and Svarthodesanger. Seabirds can also be observed resting or bathing in the lagoon, notably Svartehavsmåke , Splitterne , and Middelhavsmåke. At sea, notable species can be observed such as Balearlire , Middelhavslire , Gulnebblire , and Havsule.
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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 Amursvale , Rødstrupesanger , Svarthvit Fluesnapper , Rørsanger , Rødhodevarsler , y aves de playa como Skogsnipe , Rødstilk , Gluttsnipe , o Sandlo. El Hvitbrystlo es una de las especies más representativas. Otras especies interesantes que se suelen encontrar son Topphegre , Purpurhegre , Vannrikse.
Estas especies aparecen durante todo el año: Cistussanger , Cettisanger , y Svarthodesanger. También se puede observar aves marinas descansando o bañándose en la laguna, especialmente Svartehavsmåke , Splitterne , y Middelhavsmåke. En el mar no es raro ver especies como Balearlire , Middelhavslire , Gulnebblire , y Havsule.
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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.


