Beskrivning
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: tärnmås, storlabb, bredstjärtad labb, kustlabb and fjällabb (which is regularly seen), grålira, mindre lira, balearisk lira and brednäbbad simsnäppa.
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.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
Big Parking place on top of Cape Gris-Nez. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Terräng och habitat
PlatåFörhållanden
Platt , KlippigtRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
JaBästa säsong för skådning
Höst , VårBästa tid för ett besök
Höststräck , VårsträckRutt
Asfalterad väg , Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fotsFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
Special place in spring and autumn with wind direction from North-West. By strong wind the birds pass underneath you.

