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Les Berges de la Garonne à Toulouse

Occitanie  >  France

The Garonne river banks in downtown Toulouse attract a surprising amount of birds.

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Most recent update 21 March 2024
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Description

In the middle of the city of Toulouse you can do some nice birding along the river Garonne. It is a migration corridor and a resting site for gulls. Little Egret and Common Sandpiper are easy to see here. Also Black-crowned Night Heron, Pallid Swift and Common Kingfisher are possible. Sometimes you can find surprising birds here.

Details

Access

The Garonne river flows through the historic centre of Toulouse city. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village , River

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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