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Plaine de Macherin

Seine-et-Marne  >  France

A small plain with many bushes and shrubs that is great for observing passerines.

Added* by Malo Kipman
Most recent update 21 February 2024

Description

Plaine de Macherin is an area with many bushes and shrubs suitable for Cirl Bunting, European Stonechat, Lesser Whitethroat, Tree Pipit, Dartford Warbler, Wood Lark and Melodious Warbler.

The most interesting breeding species are Eurasian Hoopoe, Red-backed Shrike, Eurasian Wryneck, Common Crossbill, and Eurasian Nightjar. You can also see Eurasian Goshawk and Short-toed Snake Eagle.

In winter you can see Lesser Redpoll and Great Grey Shrike.

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Français: C'est une petite plaine propice pour l'observation des passeraux. Il y a beaucoup de buissons et d'arbustes propices au Cirl Bunting, au European Stonechat, à la Lesser Whitethroat, au Tree Pipit, à la Dartford Warbler, à l'Wood Lark et à l'Melodious Warbler.

Les espèces nicheuses les plus intéressantes sont la Eurasian Hoopoe, la Red-backed Shrike, le Eurasian Wryneck, le Common Crossbill, et l'Eurasian Nightjar. On peut aussi apercevoir l'Eurasian Goshawk et le Short-toed Snake Eagle.

En hiver, on peut voir des Lesser Redpoll et la Great Grey Shrike vient chaque année.

Details

Access

Plaine de Macherin is located 6 km west of the town of Fontainebleau. Click on a P in the map for directions to a car park. Various paths cross the area and can be explored on foot.

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Français: Plaine de Macherin est située à 6 km à l'ouest de la ville de Fontainebleau. Se garer sur les parkings indiqués sur la carte.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , Forest

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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