Description
The Domaine des Oiseaux is spread over nearly 100 hectares. It is a rest and catering area for migrating birds on the way to and from there breeding grounds. For birdwatchers it is a nice stopover for migrating wildfowl and waders. Birds you can see here are Snipe, White Stork, Green Sandpiper, Black-winged Stilt, Water Rail, Hoopoe and Glossy Ibis.
Details
Access
About 1 hour drive South of Toulouse by higway A66, exit Mazères or by D820 to Cintegabelle and then D35 to Mazères.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland, Forest, Plain, Lake, Scattered trees and bushes, RiverConditions
Flat, Swampy, Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn migration, Spring migrationRoute
Wide path, Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot, Bicycle, WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Open every day. Free entrance. The route shown on the map is 6,5 km.