LOCATION / Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve - Urdaibai Bird Center Urdaibai Bird Center Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve Goals Precedents at Urdaibai ARANZADI Urdaibai Ospreys (Basque Country) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION NETWORKS BIRDS Birds' daily sightings: Marsh of Orueta Mini-guide: Birds of wetlands Urdaibai PDF Urdaibai Ospreys TOURISM-VISITS Information How to arrive Directions by public transport Hostel Alquiler de Sala de reuniones y conferencias EDUCATION Hegazti-eskola Urdaibai Visit programme for educational centers Training Educational project of the Osprey Garden Birds project Bird Center in the Press SUPPORT US Volunteers Make a donation Collaborating companies and entities Shop Alquiler de Sala de reuniones y conferencias NEWS NEWS PUBLICATIONS Bird Center in the press Urdaibai Reserve digital magazine WEBCAM CONTACT LOCATION Contact Directions by public transport ES EU EN LOCATION / Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve Urdaibai is the only Biosphere Reserve in the Basque Country, and is the most valuable protected area on the Basque coast. It is made up of 22 municipalities and has a resident population of about 45,000 inhabitants. This territory belongs to the hydrographical basin of Oka river, and covers an area of 220 km2. It is home to a wide range of different ecosystems and landscapes, the most important being the Cantabrian holm oak woods, the Atlantic countryside, the coastline and the marshes. These marshes constitute the most important wetland in the Atlantic Basque Country, due to their size and their excellent state of conservation. They provide an essential resting ground for birds during the migratory and wintering periods. In 1984 Urdaibai was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This label aims to provide protection to areas with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It also promotes management, research and education in ecosystem conservation. This includes the sustainable use of natural resources. In recognition of the ornithological importance of the Biosphere Reserve, its marshes were declared a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPAB) in 1994, and the territory was later incorporated into the Natura 2000 Network. The Reserve was also included in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992. The ornithological richness of Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve has been backed up by many studies conducted in the area over the last decades. Up to 250 bird species can be seen here throughout the year. More information: © copyright Urdaibai Bird Center . Todos los derechos reservados | We use cookies to improve our website and your experience when using it. Cookies used for the essential operation of the site have already been set. To find out more about the cookies we use and how to delete them, see our I accept cookies from this site. Agree