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Reserve d'Arjuzanx

Les Landes  >  France

Biggest French wintering site for Ždral around the lake of Arjuzanx. But many other birds can be seen.

Added* by Fer Andeweg
Most recent update 12 lipnja 2025
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Description

Located on the territory of 4 municipalities the Arjuzanx site covers 2,679 hectare and has become the largest French wintering site for Ždral. Among the 177 bird species observed are Eja Močvarica, Eja Strnjarica, Leganj, Rusi Svračak, Crvenoka grmuša, Primorska Trepetljka, Sivi Sokol, Štekavac, Kržulja, Vlastelica and Kulik Sljepčić. However, it is with the presence in winter of Ždral that the site is really spectacular.

Details

Access

Reserve d'Arjuzanx is located between Bordeaux (115 km) and Bayonne (95 km), west of Mont de Marsan (34 km), near the village of Arjuzanx. The park can be reached by bus with Mont de Marsan-Mimizan busline 47. Close to the visitor center is a big parking. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The park is open all year round and enjoys an exceptional, open access environment on an area of approximately 400 ha. To facilitate the discovery, visits are offered accompanied by a nature guide. They are intended for the general public as part of nature walks or thematic events, the main highlight of which is the "Common Crane Show". A circular walk around the lake (7 km) is possible year round, but can be muddy in wet periods.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Note: the bird hide can only be reached with an excursion organized by the park.

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