Description
La Capelière consists out of the big laguna "Étang du Vaccarès", and many smaller lagunas, ponds and heather-Landscape close-by. One of the best birding spots in the Camargue. All year round you can see Great Bittern, Great Egret, White Stork, Common Kingfisher and Cetti's Warbler. In summer Little Bittern, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Black-winged Stilt, Green Sandpiper and Spotted Redshank. During winterCommon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard, Common Snipe and Penduline Tit. During migration ducks, waders and plovers.
Details
Access
This is quit a long route, but the whole route can be driven by car. Of course cycling is also possible.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland, Plain, Lake, Scattered trees and bushes, Moors/heathland, ReedbedsConditions
Flat, High water possibleCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road, Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Car, Bicycle, FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The Capelière visitor centre on the reserve is where you can find all the information that you need concerning the various nature trails and sites of interest in this area (La Capelière, Salin-de-Badon, Etang du Vaccarès). Open every day from April to September : 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 18:00 and from October to March, apart from on Tuesdays : 09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00. Entrance : 3€.
Links
Birdingplaces Near
The whole Camague region is good for birding. See this website for some other birdingplaces in the Camargue.
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