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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 Tavşancıl, Bozkır örümcekkuşu, and Thekla toygarı, during the breeding season the Kara Kulaklı Kuyrukkakan , and in winter the Gökçe delice. Other interesting resident species are Kızıl Keklik, Gök doðan, Kuzgun, Gökardıç, Kaya kırlangıcı, Funda Ötleğeni, and Bahçe kirazkuşu.
During the breeding season there are several summer species of interest: Ak Karınlı Ebabil, Ebabil, Boz Ebabil, Şarkıcı mukallit, Boz söğütbülbülü, Ak Gözlü Ötleğen, Bıyıklı Ötleğen, Kızıl Başlı Örümcekkuşu, and Kır incirkuşu.
During migration a great variety of species can be observed, like Üveyik, Yılan Kartalı, Saz delicesi, and Delice doğan. Also several passerine species, like Kuyrukkakan, Çayır taşkuşu, Kızılkuyruk, and Kara sinekkapan.
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.