Etang d'Egligny

Seine-et-Marne > France

A lake surrounded by forest with sometimes big groups of Rødhovedet And in winter.

Added* by Malo Kipman
Most recent update 25 december 2023

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Description

Etang d'Egligny is interesting for ducks in winter, especially Rødhovedet And. Groups of Rødhovedet And can gather up to 200 individuals on this pond!

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Français: C'est un lac entouré de foret. Le lieu est interressant pour les canards en hiver, surtout la Rødhovedet And. Les groupes de Rødhovedet And peuvent rassembler jusqu'à 200 individus sur cet étang!

Details

Access

Etang d'Egligny is located south of the village of Vimpelles. You have to park along the road. Click on the P on the map for directions.

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Français: Il faut se garer le long de la route. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Rødhovedet And
(Netta rufina)

2. Troldand
(Aythya fuligula)

3. Taffeland
(Aythya ferina)

4. Krikand
(Anas crecca)

5. Canadagås
(Branta canadensis)

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