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Phare de Gatteville

Manche  >  France

The strategic position of the lighthouse makes possible to see a flow of birds coming from the North Sea and which reach, via la Manche, the Atlantic Ocean.

Added* by Cordonnier Aurélien
Most recent update 15 May 2020

Description

Phare de Gatteville is a unique site because it offers the possibility of seeing an incredible quantity of birds from the foot of the lighthouse. Sea birds essentially invisible on other sites apart from taking the boat! Depending on the weather and especially the wind it is possible to see endless passages of Kittiwake, Northern Gannet and seabirds of all kinds.

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Français: Par sa position stratégique il est possible de voir un flux important d'oiseaux venant de la mer du Nord et qui gagnent, via La Manche, l'océan Atlantique. C'est un site unique car il offre la possibilité de voir une quantité incroyable d'oiseaux en birdwatching depuis le pied du phare. Des oiseaux marins essentiellement non visibles sur d'autres sites à part de prendre le bateau ! En fonction de la météo et surtout du vent il est possible de voir des passages incessant de mouettes tridactyles, de fou de bassant, d'alcidés en tout genre.

Details

Access

The lighthouse is at the end of the road, a large parking lot is on site and a paved path facilitates access. (25c Route du Phare, 50760 Gatteville-le-Phare)

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Français: Le phare est au bout de la route, un grand parkin est sur place et un chemin en pavé facilite l'accées. (25c Route du Phare, 50760 Gatteville-le-Phare)

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

On the beach it is also good to take a look because in winter Snow Bunting is regular.

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Français: Sur la plage il est important également de jeter un coup d'oeil car en hivers le bruant des neiges est régulier.

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