Descrizione
Cap Gris-Nez is the migration bottleneck of the Straits of Dover. It allows the observation of a number of seabirds, often difficult to observe from the coast. It is a strategic site for a migration survey of seabirds, both in spring and autumn.
Seawatching is usually drawing in birders between the end of August and early November. During that time of the year, several species rarely observed from mainland France can be found: Gabbiano di Sabine, Stercorario maggiore, Stercorario mezzano, Labbo and Labbo codalunga (which is regularly seen), Berta grigia, Berta minore atlantica, Berta balearica and Falaropo beccolargo.
During spring, the site is less reknowned for seabirds. A regular survey during mid March to mid May, however, has revealed the interest of the site for seawatching during spring. If the migration survey is mainly focusing on seabirds, the high cliffs are also suitable to watch migration over land (passerines, raptors), both for migrants following the coast, as well as for those leaving or arriving from Britain.
Dettagli
Accesso
Big Parking place on top of Cape Gris-Nez. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Terreno e habitat
AltopianoCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Autunno , PrimaveraMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione autunnale , Migrazione primaverilePercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Special place in spring and autumn with wind direction from North-West. By strong wind the birds pass underneath you.

