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Beschreibung
Rouelbeau can be conveniently visited after a trip to the nearby Marais de Sionnet (also described on Birdingplaces). Both sites are results of the Seymaz River renaturation projects carried out in the 2000s. Unlike the Marais de Sionnet, Rouelbeau lacks the floodplains suitable for waders. Among the 175 species recorded here, regular visitors and residents of the reedbeds include Rohrdommel and Zwergdommel, along with other notable species.
Once a marsh, Rouelbeau is now a 410-meter-long but only a few dozen meters wide pond surrounded by reeds. It can be observed from one of its narrow ends. While the pond and reedbeds are interesting year-round, the surrounding fields are especially rich in surprises during migration periods.
Focusing on the pond area, winter offers good chances of seeing Kolbenente and Löffelente, with Pfeifente and Spießente becoming rarer in recent years. Knäkente can be observed from spring to autumn, and Gänsesäger is present year-round. The pond also attracts some escapees, with records of Mandarinente, Brautente, Netta peposaca, and Anas bahamensis.
The reedbeds are dominated by Teichhuhn, Teichrohrsänger, and Graureiher. Among them, other species like Eisvogel, Wasserralle, and Zwergtaucher, which are present year-round, and Drosselrohrsänger, which breeds here, may be encountered. During migration, Beutelmeise, Schilfrohrsänger, Nachtreiher, and Purpurreiher can be seen. Zwergdommel breeds here in spring and summer, while Rohrdommel visits only in winter, accompanied by Rohrweihe and Silberreiher.
In the marginal areas, waders such as Flußregenpfeifer and Dunkler Wasserläufer were more common in the past. Today, Waldwasserläufer, Bekassine, and Kiebitz are occasional guests during migration, with the latter two sometimes staying into the winter months.
From April to May, the surrounding fields and hedges are worth exploring for Braunkehlchen, Hohltaube, Fasan, Nachtigall, Neuntöter, Orpheusspötter, and Wiesenpieper. The likelihood of spotting a rarer pipit or breeding bird here may be greater than within Rouelbeau itself. The notable rarities recorded, including Rallenreiher, Sichelstrandläufer, and Stelzenläufer, date back to the early 2000s.
Details
Zugang
Rouelbeau can be reached on foot from the Marais de Sionnet (1) in about 15 minutes. During migration, it’s worth checking the surrounding fields and hedges on the way for pipits, buntings, and various warblers. If you want to start at Rouelbeau itself, the nearest bus stops are Carre d’Amont or Meinier, Pralys. For those arriving by car, parking is available at the nearby sports center (Press P on the map for directions). However, the best way to explore the area is by bike.
Unfortunately, the site itself can only be observed from one location (2), with most waterbirds usually gathering at the far end (3). Bringing a scope and a bit of patience is highly recommended!
Terrain und Habitat
Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Ebene , Schilfflächen , Landwirtschaft , TeichBedingungen
FlachRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahrszug , Winter , HerbstzugRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , FahrradBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinLinks
- Excellent description by Alexandre Meisser (French)
- Bar-chart on E-Bird
- Description of the renaturation efforts by the community (French, pdf)