b

Confluence Garonne - Tarn

Occitanie  >  France

The Saint-Nicolas de la Grave lake is an ornithological reserve, recognized for its diversity of bird species.

Added* by CJMP31
Most recent update 12 February 2020

Description

Confluence Garonne - Tarn à Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave. This 400 hectare site was created in the early 1970s at the confluence of the Tarn and the Garonne. This vast body of water is part of the Natura 2000 network as a Special Protection Zone (European Bird Directive 1979) and thus responds to the need to protect species of birds of Community interest and their habitats. It is well known for wintering water birds.

Details

Access

Site located 80 km North of Toulouse. Acces between Moissac and Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave on D15 road.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The Natural Sciences Society of Tarn-et-Garonne has an ornithological observatory that is open on saturdays only during winter and spring.

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Click on the little bird icon () to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!