Birding in Txingudi marshes

with a professional birding & wildlife guide

Txingudi marshes, in Gipuzkoa

One of the Best Northern Wetlands for Migratory Birds

One of the most important wetlands in northern Spain for migratory birds.

It is formed by Plaiaundi, Jaizubia, the islands of the Bidasoa estuary, and Osinbiribil.

The site holds several conservation designations, including:

Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds
Site of Community Importance (SCI)
Part of the Natura 2000 Network
Listed under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

More than 300 bird species have been recorded here — around 60% of all species recorded in Spain.

The marshes of Plaiaundi and Jaizubia are restored wetlands, previously degraded by human use.

These itineraries cover all habitats: freshwater lagoons, wet grasslands, reedbeds, woodland areas and tidal mudflats.

Easy access and excellent close-range bird observation.

Ideal for beginners.

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Location

In Irún, Gipuzkoa — 30 minutes from San Sebastián.

Season

Autumn, Spring & Winter

Duration

Half Day (4h) / Full Day (8h)

Price per Person

(minimum 2 participants)

Half Day (4h): €50
Full Day (8h): €100

Included

Nature guide
Adapted to the group’s level
Spotting scope
Relaxed pace with time to enjoy the experience

Not Included

Meals and drinks
Accommodation
Transport (available at an additional cost)

Languages

Spanish, English, French & Italian

Birds You May See

Resident Birds

Mute Swan, Common Kingfisher, Mallard, Water Rail, Common Moorhen, Eurasian Coot, Common Sandpiper, Yellow-legged Gull, Little Grebe, Little Egret, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Eurasian Blackcap, Firecrest, Eurasian Treecreeper, Eurasian Wren, Common Starling, Song Thrush, Common Blackbird, European Robin, White Wagtail, Common Chaffinch, European Greenfinch, European Goldfinch, European Serin.

Wintering Birds

Osprey, Eurasian Teal, Gadwall, Ringed Plover, Common Snipe, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlin, Black-headed Gull, Great Cormorant, Grey Heron, Common Chiffchaff, Goldcrest, Redwing, Grey Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Eurasian Siskin.

Summer Birds

Barn Swallow, Common House Martin, Spotted Flycatcher.

Passage Migrants

Black-winged Stilt, Northern Lapwing, Green Sandpiper, Ruff, Curlew Sandpiper, White Stork, Eurasian Spoonbill, Purple Heron, Eurasian Hoopoe, Melodious Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Eurasian Reed Warbler, Willow Warbler, Common Nightingale, Bluethroat, Common Redstart, Whinchat, Northern Wheatear, Western Yellow Wagtail.