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Etangs de Tonnoy

Grand Est  >  France

Group of around ten ponds which run alongside the Moselle River.

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Most recent update 3 april 2025
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Description

The Etangs de Tonnoy border the Moselle River. About a dozen former gravel pits with quite a few trees around them. The ponds are of varying sizes and require varying levels of maintenance. A small wood borders the site on one side, which adds another distinct biotope to the area. This small wood is home to a large number of standing dead trees. Birds that have been observed in the areas include Mali detlić, Vijoglava, Crna žuna, Vodomar, Pupavac, Crna lunja, Riđa lunja, Bela roda, Obična čigra, Sprudnik pijukavac, Barska šljuka, Mala carska šljuka, Velika carska šljuka, Žalar slepić, Vivak, Obična kukavica, Grlica, Veliki ronac, Šiljkan, Plovka kašikara, Rusi svračak, Poljska ševa, Žuti voljić, Obični cvrčić, Siva muharica, Mali slavuj, Crna crvenrepka, Obična crvenrepka, Obična travarka, Crnoglava travarka, Potočna pliska, Žuta pliska, Zimovka, Velika strnadica and Strnadica žutovoljka.

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Français: Les étangs de Tonnoy sont un ensemble d'une dizaine d'étangs qui longent la rivière Moselle. Les étangs de Tonnoy bordent la rivière Moselle, c'est un ensemble d'une dizaines d'anciennes gravières avec pas mal d'arbres tout autour. Les étangs sont de différentes tailles avec plus ou moins d'entretien. Un petit bois touche le site sur un coté, ce qui amène encore un biotope différent au lieu. Ce petit bois, abrite un grand nombre d'arbres morts sur pieds.

Details

Access

The ponds are situated directly south of the town of Tonnoy. Exit Tonnoy towards Velle-sur-Moselle. Take the last road on the right and follow the signs for "Etangs." The visit can be done on foot, by bike, or by car. All roads are passable, but drive slowly. Press P on the map for directions.

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Français: Sortir de la commune de Tonnoy en direction de Velle sur Moselle. Prendre la dernière rue à droite et suivre les panneaux "Etangs". La visite peut se faire à pieds, à velo ou en voiture. Tous les chemins sont carrossables en roulant doucement.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Forest , Grassland , Pond , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

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bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
Route
300 m

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