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Rate birdingplace Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau
Description
The ornithological park is an ideal site to observe birds, which include hundreds of Greater Flamingo in their natural habitat. Permanent residents of the Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau include a number of species of heron, passerines and birds of prey. Large colonies of herons and egrets nest in the trees, whereas terns, gulls and Avocet take up residence on the lake islands. Several species of passerine can be found singing and nesting in the reed beds and in trees, bushes and hedges throughout the Park. Winter visitors in the Camargue include ducks, geese, Common Crane, birds of prey and a number of rarer species, such as the tiny Penduline Tit. Admission fee is € 7,50.
Details
Access
Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau is located at the heart of the Camargue, 5 km north of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Due to its location, traveling there by car is the best option. Park at the visitor centre. Click on the P in the map for directions. Admission fee is € 7,50.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Sea , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , No shadowCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , Winter , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The Park’s reception office is open every day (except on December 25th). A refreshment stand / terrace is open from April to October. An average visit lasts about 1 hour or 1 hour 30 minutes. The 2.8 kilometers of trails in the southern part of the Park are entirely accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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This is a wonderful place to see birds. I had to remind myself that the birds are wild as it felt like a zoo as the birds are so close and plentiful and often sitting right by a sign that is about their species. Don't forget to look in the trees and bushes for the little "bush birds" like warblers and flycatchers. After paying entry and viewing for a while you can leave and come back same day using same ticket.
Ce lieu est magique. Les oiseaux sont à quelques mètres de vous et n’ont pas peur. Il est facile de faire des photos des oiseaux plus craintifs car il y a des observatoires mis à disposition des visiteurs. Ce parc ornithologique est vraiment super pour des balades en famille.
Liste des espèce vues en Août : Little Egret, Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-crowned Night Heron, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Spotted Redshank, Common Redshank, White Stork, Mute Swan, Black-winged Stilt, Greater Flamingo, Eurasian Coot, Eurasian Moorhen, Yellow-legged Gull, Grey Heron, Barn Swallow, Glossy Ibis, Black-headed Gull, House Sparrow, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Little Ringed Plover, Gull-billed Tern, Little Tern, Purple Swamphen, Common Shelduck, Eurasian Collared Dove, Northern Lapwing.