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Le Platier d’Oye

Pas-de-Calais  >  France

Platier d'Oye is a coastal lagoon behind the dunes on the coast right between the cities of Dunkirk and Calais.

Added* by Ignaas Robbe
Most recent update 9 November 2024

Description

Le Platier d’Oye nature reserve is the first feeding area along the coast of the Channel / North Sea where migratory birds pass by. More than 200 bird species have been observed here. The lagoon has open water, small islands and muddy areas. It an excellent place to watch waders, ducks, terns and gulls. A bird hide gives a good overview of the area.

Details

Access

There is a parking just near the big birdwatching hide. The hide is the best spot or watch birds. Telescope needed though. It is also possible to walk around the lagoon. The Oye-Plage Platier Reserve trail is 3.8 km. The trail is shown on the map below.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Dunes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Spring , Winter , Summer , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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