Join Mike Lockwood for a full week amidst one of Europe's best wetlands and the 1,400-m high craggy limestone mountains lying a few miles inland.
In terms of its importance for migratory and breeding birds in the western Mediterranean, the arrow-shaped Ebro Delta in southern Catalonia can only be equalled by the world famous Camargue and Doñana. However, for many the Ebro Delta is even better as an all-round wildlife site given the proximity of the limestone mountains of Els Ports and El Montsià, which boast Iberian specialties such as Bonelli's Eagle and Black Wheatear, as well as a wealth of flora in the centuries-old olive and carob groves. Likewise, the area houses interesting invertebrate and mammal communities. This is Mike's home ground, and his local knowledge and contacts will keep us up to date regarding any migrants passing through in what is the most species-rich week for birds of the whole year!
| Outline Itinerary |
| Day 1 | We fly to Barcelona airport, where we meet up with Mike and head for a three-star hotel in the heart of the Ebro Delta, set amid rice paddies which are teeming with birds, in particular Audouin's Gulls, Squacco Herons, Avocets and Whiskered and Gull-billed Terns. |
| Days 2-7 | We will be dividing our time more or less equally between the delta and the inland limestone mountains of Els Ports de Tortosa and El Montsià. Seven nights Ebro Delta |
| Day 8 | We return to Barcelona for our flight home |
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Price: £ 1,495
Single supp.: £ 195
Deposit: £ 300 per person
The price is per person and includes scheduled flights London-Barcelona and Barcelona-London, airport taxes, accommodation, all meals, incidental tips, transport and the services of the leaders.
The price excludes holiday insurance, drinks and other personal expenses.
*For an ex-flight cost of the tour (Barcelona/Barcelona) please deduct £ 125 per person from the tour cost.
Principal Leader: Mike Lockwood
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