Casino de Capbreton & Lac d'Hossegor

Landes > France

Seawater lake that is used by pelagics birds as a refuge and gulls in winter. The casino terrace provides shelter from the elements.

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Most recent update 4 října 2023

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Description

The Capbreton Casino Waterfront is an excellent seawatching spot during autumn migration. Especially during eastward incoming storms. lyskonoh ploskozobý, chaluha pomořanská, chaluha příživná, racek Sabinův, buřňák velký, buřňák temný, buřňák baleárský, buřňáček malý, buřňáček dlouhokřídlý, rybák černý and rybák dlouhoocasý are the target species when strong westerlies blow individuals to the beach.

Hossegor Lake is to check during autumn gales as buřňáček dlouhokřídlý and other pelagic birds can seek shelter in the lake. The lake is also used as a roosting place for gulls in winter

Details

Access

By car to Capbreton. Access to the 1st floor terrace of the casino by foot only. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. racek Sabinův
(Xema sabini)

2. lyskonoh ploskozobý
(Phalaropus fulicarius)

3. buřňáček dlouhokřídlý
(Oceanodroma leucorhoa)

4. buřňák temný
(Ardenna grisea)

5. chaluha příživná
(Stercorarius parasiticus)

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