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Foix Delta

Barcelona  >  Spain

The mouth of the river Foix is a good site to look for migrating species during spring and autumn. The small natural site can be visited in less than two hours.

Added* by Arnau Bonan Barfull
Most recent update 23 februar 2026
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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 Daurska lasta , Grmuša crvenovoljka , Crnovrata muharica , Trstenjak crvrkutić , Crvenoglavi svračak , and also shorebirds like Sprudnik pijukavac , Crvenonogi sprudnik , Krivokljuni sprudnik , or Žalar blatarić. Morski žalar is one of the most iconic species. Other interesting species that occur are Žuta čaplja , Crvena čaplja , and Barski petlovan.

The following species are present all year round: Šivačica , Svilorepi cvrčić , and Sredozemna crnoglava grmuša. Seabirds can also be observed resting or bathing in the lagoon, notably Crnoglavi galeb , Dugokljuna čigra , and Sredozemni galeb. At sea, notable species can be observed such as Balearski zovoj , Mali zovoj , Golemi zovoj , and Obična bluna.

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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 Daurska lasta , Grmuša crvenovoljka , Crnovrata muharica , Trstenjak crvrkutić , Crvenoglavi svračak , y aves de playa como Sprudnik pijukavac , Crvenonogi sprudnik , Krivokljuni sprudnik , o Žalar blatarić. El Morski žalar es una de las especies más representativas. Otras especies interesantes que se suelen encontrar son Žuta čaplja , Crvena čaplja , Barski petlovan.

Estas especies aparecen durante todo el año: Šivačica , Svilorepi cvrčić , y Sredozemna crnoglava grmuša. También se puede observar aves marinas descansando o bañándose en la laguna, especialmente Crnoglavi galeb , Dugokljuna čigra , y Sredozemni galeb. En el mar no es raro ver especies como Balearski zovoj , Mali zovoj , Golemi zovoj , y Obična bluna.

Details

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.

Terrain and Habitat

River , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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