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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 Орел-карлик яструбиний, сорокопуд південний, and Посмітюха короткопала, during the breeding season the Кам’янка іспанська , and in winter the Лунь польовий. Other interesting resident species are Кеклик червононогий, Сапсан, Крук звичайний, Скеляр синій, Ластівка скельна, Кропив’янка прованська, and Вівсянка городня.
During the breeding season there are several summer species of interest: Серпокрилець білочеревий, Серпокрилець чорний, Серпокрилець блідий, Берестянка багатоголоса, Вівчарик світлочеревий, Кропив'янка співоча, Кропив'янка червоновола, Сорокопуд червоноголовий, and Щеврик польовий.
During migration a great variety of species can be observed, like Горлиця звичайна, Змієїд блакитноногий, Лунь очеретяний, and Підсоколик великий. Also several passerine species, like Кам’янка звичайна, Трав’янка лучна, Горихвістка звичайна, and Мухоловка строката.
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.