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Caux and surroundings

Canton de Vaud  >  Switzerland

This area is a convenient place to sample an altitudinal cross-section of many Swiss bird species.

Added* by Kenneth Noble
Most recent update 12 February 2020

Description

Caux is a small village. It is a good centre to explore up and down the mountain as there are good footpaths and also a fernicular railway that starts in Montreux and goes up to the top of the Rochers de Naye (c2,000m above sea level). You have a good chance of Yellow-billed Chough and Common Rock Thrush at the summit. In the woods there is a good variety of birds including Black Woodpecker, Willow Tit and Firecrest. Red-backed Shrike and Hawfinch can be seen.

Details

Access

Start at Montreux (direct line from Lausanne and Geneva). Change trains onto the small blue train that goes to the Rochers de Naye. One strategy is to take the train to the top and walk down. In winter, there will be a lot of snow and this may not be practicable. But there will not be so many birds in the middle of winter - although some birds such as Wallcreeper may be found at lower altitudes.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Mountain , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Mountainous , Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

I have visited the area many times but local people may be able to give more detailed information.

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