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Coastline Stes Maries-de-la-Mer

Camargue  >  France

This area near the village Saint-Maries-de-la-Mer represents different coastal habitats of the Rhone-Delta/Camargue and is very good for birding.

Added* by Thiemo Karwinkel
Most recent update 22 May 2023

Description

This area is represented by shallow lagunes, small lakes and a beach. It is an open landscape with very few bushes. So perfect to see birds as Greater Flamingo, Avocet, Common Ringed Plover, Ruddy Turnstone, Slender-billed Gull, Black-necked Grebe, Crested Lark and many species of waders.

Details

Access

You can access the area via the village Saint-Maries-de-la-Mer. The route you see on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Beach , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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