A proper birding adventure to one of Barcelona's most special wetland reserves.
On April 25th, we're heading south — to the Espai Natural del Remolar · Filipines in Viladecans, a quiet coastal wetland at the mouth of the Llobregat river and one of the most important bird habitats in the region. Think marshes, pine forest, beach, and a whole lot of birds. We will be walking — a lot. Come prepared, come curious, and come ready to slow down and look carefully. 🌿
📍 Meeting Point
Where we'll meet to take bus 46: In front of Vivari bakery Gran Via https://maps.app.goo.gl/BqL8GEMoh8jY1M8R7. If you have a car, you can just meet us there or see you around :)
📅 Saturday, 25 April · ⏰ 8:00am
We'll gather here before taking the public bus together to the reserve.
👉 Getting there:
We're going by public transport and on foot — the low-cost, no-fuss way. The 46 autobus will take us from Plaça d'Espanya towards Viladecans/the Airport.
🚗🚲 Prefer to drive or cycle?
You're very welcome to make your own way there and meet us at the reserve entrance instead.
📍 GPS: 41.278268, 2.063660 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SPzugm3WViJyuyKu5
🌿 About the Reserve
Espai Natural del Remolar · Filipines is a protected natural space in the Llobregat Delta — a rare coastal wetland on Barcelona's doorstep. It's a key stopover for migratory birds and home to a rich variety of resident species.
The reserve includes three itineraries we may explore:
1. Pineda del Remolar — pine woodland trail
2. Maresma de les Filipines — marshland and wetland habitat
3. Platja del Remolar — coastal path to the beach
Opening hours on the day: 9:00–19:00 ✅
🥾 What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes (we mean it — lots of walking!)
Water and snacks
Binoculars if you have them (Please bring one - you'll need it as we'll go inside different bird hides and lots of flying birds around here!)
A field guide or Merlin app on your phone
Layers — it can be breezy near the coast
Sun protection
🐦 What might we see?
The Llobregat Delta is exceptional for waders, herons, egrets, ducks, and migratory passerines in spring. April is a wonderful time — migration is well underway. Expect surprises. 🌍
🤍 A few things to know
This is a free, community walk — just show up as you are
We walk at a relaxed pace, with plenty of stops to watch and listen
No birding experience needed — all levels welcome
You can leave whenever you want!
I'll try to guide if I can, but I don't know too much about the birds in this area, especially now that we have migratory birds passing by. I'll be birding with y'all! With the amount of gear I'll be bringing unfortunately I can't take any extra sets of binoculars so please make sure to get your own for this trip! 🙏🏼
Where to register: http://bit.ly/4c9lAfJ
See you!