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Pointe de Mousterlin

Finistère Sud (29)  >  France

Rocky point jutting out into the sea, a very good observation point for waders and gulls at high tide.

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Most recent update 26 декември 2025
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Description

Pointe de Mousterlin is characterized by a rocky coastal environment. Regulated by the tides, it is a popular spot for birds seeking food and rest. The seawall, in particular, provides a significant resting place. Offshore, some pelagic species can also be observed, especially during storms.

Rich in resources, numerous waders such as камењарче, остригар, обичен свиркач, бел свиркач, Purple Sandpiper, сиво блатарче, среден пескар and морски пескар come to feed there at mid-tide. This entire procession of birds is complemented by gulls such as Сребренест галеб, Голем морски галеб, мал црногрб галеб, езерски галеб, тенкоклуна чигра and речна чигра.

Finally, further offshore, one can observe Northern Gannet, мал морски нуркач, голем корморан, Brent Goose and even sometimes арктички поморник, Common Eider or Sabine's Gull, during severe storms.

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Français: Pointe roccailleuse débordant sur la mer, très bon lieu d'observation pour les limicoles et les laridés à marée montante. La pointe de Mousterlin est caractérisée par un milieu rocailleux de bord de mer. Rythmé par les marées, c'est un endroit très prisé des oiseaux cherchant nourriture et repos. La digue est notamment une place de repos assez importante. Au large, quelques espèces pélagiques peuvent aussi être observées, notamment lors de tempêtes.

Riche en ressources, de nombreux limicoles comme le камењарче, l' остригар, le обичен свиркач, le бел свиркач, le Purple Sandpiper, le сиво блатарче ou encore le среден пескар ou le морски пескар viennent s'y alimenter à mi-marée. Tout ce cortège d'oiseaux est complété par des Laridés comme le Сребренест галеб, le Голем морски галеб, le мал црногрб галеб ou encore, le езерски галеб, тенкоклуна чигра et речна чигра.

Enfin, plus au large on peux observer des Northern Gannet, des мал морски нуркач, голем корморан, Brent Goose et même parfois des арктички поморник, Common Eider ou Sabine's Gull pendant les grosses tempêtes.

Details

Access

Pointe de Mousterlin is located 20 km south of Quimper. There is a large free car park near Pointe de Mousterlin. The site is quite small and can be visited on foot. It is very easily accessible by road. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

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Français: Il y a un grand parking gratuit proche de la pointe. Le site est assez petit et se visite à pied, très facilement accessible par la route. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir des indications pour vous rendre au parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , Rocky , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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