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Ancienne Gravière de Pagney

Jura  >  France

Large gravel pit with an island in the middle with some resident species but especially many migratory birds.

Added* by Clerc Christophe
Most recent update 11 Μαρτίου 2026
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Description

The Ancienne Gravière de Pagney is a former gravel pit that has gradually transformed into a natural wetland. In the middle of the lake is an island where many birds breed. The site is visited for a stopover by many bird species during migration. Birds you can observe in the area include Φοινικόσιηνα, Αγριόκυκνος, Καστανόπαπια, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Σαρσέλα, (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι, (Κοινή) Φάσσα, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Τρυγόνι, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Κούκος, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός, (Ευρασιατική) Τουρλίδα, Δασότρυγγας, Λασπότρυγγας, Μουστακογλάρονο, Ποταμογλάρονο, Αργυροτσικνιάς and (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρομύτα.

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Français: Une ile ce trouve sur cette ancienne gravière. De nombreuses nichées au printemps canards, vanneaux huppés etc. Site apprécié par beaucoup d'espèces pendant la migration.

Details

Access

Ancienne Gravière de Pagney is located north of the village of Pagney. Press P on the map for directions. You can explore the area foot, carefully respecting the prohibited areas. And using the parking lot.

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Français: L'ancienne gravière de Pagney se situe au nord du village de Pagney. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir l'itinéraire. En voiture puis ensuite à pied en respectant bien les zones interdites. Et en utilisant le parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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