Descripción
The river Conie emerges from the Beauce phreatic table and thus the site's interest varies from year to year depending on water level. Surrounding fields are excellent for Alcaraván Común and the common suite of cropland species include Curruca Zarcera, Mochuelo Europeo and Alcaudón Dorsirrojo. If the river has water, waders can occur both in the river bed itself and in water patches in surrounding fields. Herons (incl. Garza Imperial), Carricero Común and Buscarla Pintoja breed if water level is sufficient. Águila Pescadora, Cigüeña Negra and other migrants may occur, mostly in spring migration. Chorlito Carambolo is a rare but regular (yearly) passage migrant in large fields surrounding the valley. In winter, Búho Campestre may roost in wastelands around and large parties of Avefría Europea and Chorlito Dorado Europeo gather especially under cold weather.
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Accesso
The easiest way to explore the area is to drive or bike the local roads that run along the valley. From Châteaudun, a good start is to reach Moléans, then move eastwards to Conie-Molitard, Vallière, Nottonville, Varize, Péronville, Villeneuve sur Conie and leave the area through Patay. Make stops wherever the habitat looks good to you. For Chorlito Carambolo, the area between Péronville, Bazoches en Dunoy and Cormainville is probably the best. Alcaraván Común) can be found anywhere in this area. Terrera Común used to breed here but no breeder has been confirmed since the 2000's (the species may still occur during migrations).
