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Groies Bertin

Charente-Maritime  >  France

Groies Bertin is a disused quarry surrounded by woods and a marsh.

Added* by Hugo
Most recent update 23 November 2020
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Description

Groies Bertin is an excellent spot to observe Eurasian Nightjar courtship behaviours from about 30 min before sunset or earlier to search for them in the surrounding oaks. Other species you can see in the area include Tawny Owl, European Turtle Dove, European Serin, Melodious Warbler, Cirl Bunting, Yellowhammer, Short-toed Treecreeper.

Details

Access

Click on the P in the map to get directions. The area can be visited on foot only. The suggested circular walk on the Birdingplaces-map below is 5,6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Canyon/cliff , Wetland , Forest

Conditions

Rocky , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The site is fenced, please use the dedicated stiles to enter the quarry.

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Map

Top 5 birds

Eurasian Nightjar
1. Eurasian Nightjar
(Caprimulgus europaeus)
Crested Lark
2. Crested Lark
(Galerida cristata)
Melodious Warbler
3. Melodious Warbler
(Hippolais polyglotta)
European Turtle Dove
4. European Turtle Dove
(Streptopelia turtur)
Cirl Bunting
5. Cirl Bunting
(Emberiza cirlus)

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