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Welcome to Ebro Delta Birding - Bird watching tours in Spain
Expertly guided birding / bird photography tours for small groups in the Ebro Delta, other areas of northern Spain & beyond!
Overview of Ebro Delta Birding
Who are we and what services do we offer...
Ebro Delta Birding is a family run enterprise based in North-east Spain led by Al Henderson, providing multi-day guided bird watching holidays, specialised bird photography tours or, alternatively, birding day trips. We are located in the Ebro Delta, one of Spain's foremost bird watching hotspots - but also extend our tours into surrounding areas of northern Spain and even further beyond. We specialise in bookings for small groups of typically 2 - 4 people, allowing us to tailor our tours to meet your specific goals; be that general bird watching, high level bird photography or maybe seeking an elusive rarity for your birding life list! We are more than happy to cater for bird watchers & bird photographers of all levels of expertise - ranging from novice right through to aficionado.
Founder & Lead Guide, Al Henderson
Al originally hails from Ilkley, West Yorkshire in the UK, and has been an avid bird-watching fanatic since childhood, having been indoctrinated into the hobby by a birding mad father!. Al has been living in the Ebro Delta region for more than 24 years. During this time, many hours have been spent observing the amazing bird-life of the zone - and learning where to find even the most elusive of them at different times of the year. In early 2018, Al made the decision to turn his passion for bird watching into a profession - and Ebro Delta Birding was founded with the intention of passing on his local expertise to fellow birders keen to discover this bird watching paradise.
What type of Birding Tours do we offer?
- Multi-day birding holidays in Spain. We have itineraries of different duration to suit your requirements. Our long birding tours include private airport transfers from Barcelona, accommodation at carefully selected properties around our routes and, of course, well researched and varied birding locations to maximise possibilities of seeing a huge variety of different species. Our multi-day itineraries visit great birding sites beyond the Ebro Delta, with excursions to some of Catalonia & Aragon's other outstanding birding habitats of mountains and Steppe lands including: Lleida steppes, Els Ports mountains, Laguna de Gallocanta, Sierra de Guara, Monegros plains and Catalonian Pyrenees. These tours are well suited to birders, and people birding with a camera.
- Specialist high level bird photography tours. We recognise the distinction between a bird watching tour and a bird photography tour. Our bird photography trips will include elements of hide photography, photography from our private boat and opportunistic bird photography using the tour vehicle as a 'mobile hide'. For bird photographers we can organise bespoke trips to achieve shots of target species, and we recommend maximum group size of 2 photographers for best results. These trips are available to photographers at all levels of their journey into the hobby!
- Birding day trips in the Ebro Delta. We also cater for clients who are visiting the Ebro Delta region and are looking for an expert to show them around on a bird watching day trip. We currently have 3 different birding day tours available to choose from; a classic birding day trip around the Ebro Delta by car & foot, a bird watching boat tour of the Ebro river on our privately owned Skiff, or a mountain bird watching day trip to the nearby Els Ports natural park which includes a Vulture feeding experience at the excellent Mas de Bunyol observatory.
- Escorted birding & bird photo tour of The Gambia. Al has been a regular visitor to this west African bird watching paradise since 2019, and has now teamed up with local guide Fansu Bojang to create an incredible week-long birding adventure. This tour offers a perfect opportunity to experience the very best of this amazing destination and to observe & photograph a mind boggling array of spectacular tropical bird species, with Al & Fansu guiding you along a route which takes in the country's very best locations.
Why book with Ebro Delta Birding?
Are you looking for more from your birding experience than being just another number crammed into the back of a minibus? If the answer to this is yes, then our bird watching tours may well appeal to you! We aim to be client led and offer flexibility in terms of your objectives for the day. Small group sizes provide a great dynamic and ensure all our clients receive the attention they deserve. By catering for small parties & private groups we do not find ourselves having to 'balance' different needs of different clients so you won't get 'lost in the crowd'. Our mission at Ebro Delta Birding is to provide memorable bird watching experiences for clients of all knowledge levels at affordable & realistic price points.
All photography / video content contained within the website © Al Henderson / Ebro Delta Birding, unless stated otherwise.
Al Henderson, leading a guided bird watching boat trip on the Ebro Delta
Current Birding Tour Options - 2024 & 25
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Multi-day birding tours where we will discover the best of the Ebro Delta before extending the trip to some of northern Spain's other outstanding zones of plains and mountains.
Birding day trips around the Ebro Delta
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Are you in the Ebro Delta region and looking for an expert guide to show you around? Check out our 3 bird watching day trip options - a classic day tour by car & foot, birding boat trip of the riverbanks or Vulture feeding in nearby Els Ports mountains.
Escorted birding tours to The Gambia
Multi day bird watching holidays in Spain
Escorted birding tours to The Gambia
Looking for something slightly more exotic? Join Al Henderson as he teams up with local Gambian guide Fansu Bojang to experience a truly unforgettable birding & bird photography adventure in the tiny west African country The Gambia!
UPCOMING TOUR SCHEDULE 2024 & 25
Autumn 2024 - October
Exceptional birding opportunities at the Ebro Delta and surrounding areas of NE Spain. The autumn season show cases the south bound migration, the rice harvest spectacle on the delta and the arrival of wintering species.
Ebro Delta Experience (5 night / 4 day birding):
- October 14th to 19th - 2 places available
Winter 2024 / 25 - November to February
During the upcoming winter season we will be operating tours in Spain and also escorting two trips to The Gambia.
Spain: Fantatic winter birding in varied habitats of wetland, plains and mountains for target birds including Bluethroat, Wallcreeper & Lammergeier.
Winter Wonders of N Spain (7 night / 6 day birding):
- November 3rd to 10th - 4 places available
- December 15th to 22nd - 2 places available
- January 19th to 26th - 4 places available
Gambia: An unforgettable 'bucket list' destination for any serious bird watcher! Join us on a 7 night / 6 day escorted tour, run in conjunction with one of the countries leading bird guides, Fansu Bojang.
Escorted Birding & Bird Photography in The Gambia (7 night / 6 day birding):
- November 18th - 25th 2024 - 2 places available
- February 10th - 17th 2025 - 4 places available
Spring 2025 - April & May
The most popular time for our bird watching tours with the arrival of passage migrants and summer breeders from Africa. Birds show their best plumage and the area is alive with bird song!
Catalonia Showcase (7 night / 6 days of birding)
- April 27th to May 4th - 3 places available
- May 18th - 25th - 4 places available
Ebro Delta Experience (5 nights / 4 days birding)
- April 12th - 17th - 4 places available
Expertly guided packages & day tours of the Ebro Delta!
The Ebro Delta - What is it & where is it?
The Ebro Delta is one of the most famous river deltas in Europe and is situated in North Eastern Spain on the Mediterranean coastline, approximately midway between the cities of Barcelona and Valencia.
It is primarily a wetland location containing 320 square kilometers of Natural Park with a wide variety of aquatic environments. Different habitats include river, lagoons, sand dunes, salt marshes, beaches, woodland and agricultural zones. These diverse locations provide micro habitats for a huge abundance and variety of bird-life, and it is a key breeding site for many rare species of birds. For people planning their bird watching holidays, the Ebro Delta is an area that demands your attention!
What type of birds will I see?
The Ebro Delta has a recorded species list in excess of 360! perhaps the question should be what birds won't I see...
Book your bird watching excursion with Ebro Delta Birding and we will get you into the best locations to see a huge abundance and diversity of birds throughout the four seasons. The delta has fantastic access across the whole region, with a network of agricultural tracks allowing us to explore the entire area to our heart's content. Our exclusive boat tour allows us to offer our clients the opportunity to see some of the regions best bird watching zones which are completely inaccessible by foot to the general public.
Click the image of this fishing Great Egret for a comprehensive over view of the birds you are likely to encounter on your bird watching tour.
Booking system - how do I reserve a birding trip?
Multi-day bird watching tours. Our extended birding holidays are available to join on fixed start date itineraries, or can alternatively be booked privately on demand. To see the latest start dates for trips running in 2023, click this sunset image of Glossy Ibis returning to their roost.
Bird watching day trips. Any of our 3 birding day tours are available to book throughout the year on demand. You can choose to book a private tour, or there is also the option to make an open reservation for other people to join.
Covid 19 update - Ebro Delta birding
Book with 100% confidence!
- Deposit payments for trips disrupted by Covid-19 will be kept on record as indefinite credit towards future dates when re-scheduling is possible.
- All members of the Ebro Delta Birding team are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (triple dose).
- Social distancing will be observed at any bird watching hides / platforms we use during the tours. Hand sanitizer always available in the tour vehicle.