Descrizione
This major site in the department counts no less than 210 bird species among the 344 in the department. The pond is a protected natural area and managed to be favorable for birds and wildlife. The area is mainly composed of open water, meadows, woods and agricultural fields.
The breeding species are obviously waterbirds. Among ducks, the species worth mentioning are Canapiglia and Marzaiola, and the well-established Moriglione. A colonny of nesting herons (Airone cenerino, Airone guardabuoi) and Cormorano is settled in a few trees around the lake but remains a small colonny. Considering songbirds, you can expect Beccamoschino, Forapaglie comune, Cannaiola and Migliarino di palude. On the wader side, Corriere piccolo, Pavoncella and Occhione use exposed banks for breeding.
During migration, a few interesting and regular species use the lake as a stopover: Oca selvatica, Combattente, Piro piro boschereccio, Piovanello pancianera, Mignattino piombato, Topino, Spatola, Falco pescatore, Codone, Pittima reale. It's the time of scarcities and rarities. These species have already been observed here: Pavoncella gregaria, Falaropo beccolargo, Mignattaio, Oca lombardella, Oca colombaccio and Moretta tabaccata.
In winter, the site is frequented by many ducks including Germano reale, Alzavola and Moriglione. Spioncello is seen foraging on the shores with Ballerina bianca among which ssp. yarellii can be found.
Dettagli
Accesso
From Angers, aim for Vihiers and Bressuire. As soon as you cross the Deux-Sèvres/Maine-et-Loire border, turn left to Etang de Beaurepaire. From Bressuire, aim for Vihiers. Before the Deux-Sèvres/Maine-et-Loire border, turn left to Etang de Beaurepaire. You can park on the site named "Beach" where a restricted acces is allowed.


