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The treatment plant of Castell Mar Campsite becomes a refuge for the population of the glossy ibis.

The Glossy Ibis is a very interesting species that became completely extinct in the Iberian Peninsula.  At the beginning of the 80s the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) returned to the Peninsula with its arrival in the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà.  Most of these initial specimens originated from the Danube Delta, the Po and the French Camargue. … Continue Reading The treatment plant of Castell Mar Campsite becomes a refuge for the population of the glossy ibis.

Castell Mar – part of a project that follows the migratory route of birds through europe

Camping Castell Mar has the privilege to be part of a project organized by Sounding Wild Exploration which follows the migratory route of birds from Gibraltar to Scandinavia. The team, composed of the Italian brothers Axel i Ario Drioli, spent a few days on the campsite and its surroundings (the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Natural Park)… Continue Reading Castell Mar – part of a project that follows the migratory route of birds through europe

Rare european rollers occupy the nestboxes at the entrance of Castell Mar

The European roller (Coracias garrulus) is a species of bird that is distinguished in flight by its bright blue color contrasting with the orange color of its back and the black of its wings.  This very interesting species Winters in Africa and then comes to nest in this area of ​​Catalonia.  A few years ago… Continue Reading Rare european rollers occupy the nestboxes at the entrance of Castell Mar