Descrição
The Perruchet - Thellière ponds will be at their best between November and March. Both dabbling and diving ducks gather in variable numbers, at their highest if the weather has been cold for a while. There have been records of Pato-olho-d'ouro and Merganso-grande, but they have become less regular. Herons also breed in the surrounding trees. In spring, there are good chances for Bútio-vespeiro, Açor and Ógea.
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Acesso
The ponds are easily accessed from Nogent le Rotrou, driving to La Loupe and Saint Eliph. A local road (D349) runs between the two ponds and secondary roads allow climbing uphill to watch the main pond from upsides - the birds will be farther but the view is easier than from the road and this place is also better for raptors. For bikers, Perruchet is a logical stopover in a circuit that could lead to the Montécot forest (good for woodpeckers and raptors) and the bocage around Saint Victor de Buthon.

