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Cap Blanc Nez

Normandie  >  France

Combine birdwatching and walking around the beautiful coast south of Sangatte.

Added* by klaas vd ploeg
Most recent update 26 February 2024
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Description

Many species of seabirds can be seen around Cap Blanc Nez, a beautiful spot right on the coast. Rarities are also regularly seen. Here you can observe birds such as Northern Gannet, Kittiwake, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua and Northern Fulmar.

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Français: Combinez observation des oiseaux et promenade sur la magnifique côte au sud de Sangatte. De nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux marins peuvent être observées autour du Cap Blanc Nez. Des raretés sont également régulièrement observées.

Details

Access

Cap Blanc Nez is located south of the town of Sangatte. Various parking options at the beach. Click on the P in the map for directions. Avoid visiting on sunny and busy beach days, when there are far fewer birds to see and it is overcrowded.

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Français: Le Cap Blanc Nez est situé au sud de la commune de Sangatte. Diverses possibilités de stationnement à la plage. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour accéder à un parking. Évitez de vous y rendre les jours de plage ensoleillés et occupés, lorsqu'il y a beaucoup moins d'oiseaux à voir et que la plage est surpeuplée.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Beach , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape , Hilly , Slippery , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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