Ribera de l'Alt Segre

In the wake of the imposing north face of the Sierra del Cadi, and surrounded by Ceretian pastures and meadows, the Segre shows off its full ecological potential with a splendid riverside forest, one of the best in the country.

ALL THE SPACES IN THE NETWORK

Wildlife

Palmate newt

(Triturus helveticus)
Small and slender newt with very terrestrial habits. Its presence in the ponds and in the river is an indicator of the good quality of the water.

Small woodpecker

(Dendrocopos minor)
The presence of the small woodpeckers is an indicator of the good environmental quality of the river ecosystems and the riparian forests.

Red frog

(Rana temporaria)
A common species in the Pyrenees, which does not withstand temperatures above 24ºC. It is easier to observe it in the first and last hours of the day, given its twilight habits.

Flora and vegetation

Verneda

(Alnus glutinosa)
The alder is the most abundant tree in the space, and is accompanied by willows and ash. The combination offers a cool environment and an excellent refuge for many birds.