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La pointe de Penvins

Morbihan, Bretagne  >  France

Large interesting mudflat for small coastal shorebirds and certain sea birds.

Added* by Yann K.
Most recent update 13 April 2020
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Description

At La pointe de Penvins you can see lots of small shorebirds: Dunlin, Sanderling, Little Ringed Plover, Common Ringed Plover Kentish Plover Ruddy Turnstone. Terns of all kinds including Little Tern and some resting Atlantic Puffin. Many birds on the meadows and around the chapel such as the Linnet or the European Stonechat.

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Français: Grande vasière intéressante à mi marées pour ses les petites limicoles côtiers et certains oiseaux marins. Beaucoup de petits limicoles cotiers : Dunlin , Sanderling , Little Ringed Plover , Common Ringed Plover Kentish Plover Ruddy Turnstone . Des oiseaux marins sternes de toutes sortes dont la Little Tern et certains puffins en reposoir. Beaucoup des passeraux sur la prairie et autour de la chapelle comme la Linnet ou le European Stonechat

Details

Access

Take the direction of Sarzeau, then follow the signs towards Penvins. Very large parking lot at the entrance of the site. To be done on foot, the path is not very long.

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Français: Prendre la direction de Sarzeau, puis suivré les panneaux en directions de Penvins. Très grand parking à l'entrée du site. A faire à pied, le sentier n'est pas très long.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea

Conditions

Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

The area is most interesting at low tide until mid-tide. Depending on the time of year, you can also explore the beaches.

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Français: Plus intéressant à marée basse jusqu'à la mi-marée. En fonction de la période de l'année, vous pouvez aussi prolonger sur les plages.

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