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Coastline Stes Maries-de-la-Mer

Camargue  >  France

This area near the village Saint-Maries-de-la-Mer represents different coastal habitats of the Rhone-Delta/Camargue and is very good for birding.

Added* by Thiemo Karwinkel
Most recent update 22 maj 2023

Description

This area is represented by shallow lagunes, small lakes and a beach. It is an open landscape with very few bushes. So perfect to see birds as Stor Flamingo, Klyde, Stor Præstekrave, Stenvender, Tyndnæbbet Måge, Sorthalset Lappedykker, Toplærke and many species of waders.

Details

Access

You can access the area via the village Saint-Maries-de-la-Mer. The route you see on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Beach , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Tyndnæbbet Måge
1. Tyndnæbbet Måge
(Chroicocephalus genei)
Stor Flamingo
2. Stor Flamingo
(Phoenicopterus roseus)
Toplærke
3. Toplærke
(Galerida cristata)
Sorthalset Lappedykker
4. Sorthalset Lappedykker
(Podiceps nigricollis)
Stenvender
5. Stenvender
(Arenaria interpres)

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