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Description
The Seudre estuary is home to a large portion of the population of the nanmetum subspecies of the Blåhals, which is endemic to the French Atlantic coast. With a bit of luck it can be observed here (other good spots are the Pointe de la Coubre, Marais de Brouage and RNMO). Some breeding birds of the Moulin des Loges reserve are Gul Vipstjert, Cettisanger, Landsvale, Stylteløber and more.
Nearby Skestork and different heron species, such as Nathejre are breeding, as well as Fjordterne and Blå Glente. Besides from that you can observe Atlingand and several limicole species during migration, such as Brushane, Stor Kobbersneppe (keep your eyes open for the islandica subspecies), Dværgryle etc. (see the list below). The open landscape also allows good observations of migrating passerines, like Bynkefugl, Broget fluesnapper, Rødstjert or Stenpikker, as well as Vendehals. On the nearby fields you can observe Rødhøne, Hjejle (only during winter), Vibe and Bomlærke. Note that in end of August the hunt for waders and ducks begins, which makes good observations harder.
In the summer 2025 a Stribet Ryle and a Damklire were stationary on the side of the road for a while. I was also able to observe a Silkehejre x Vestlig Revhejre hybrid several times in the area.
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Access
Moulin des Loges is located 3 km southeast of the town of Marennes. The reserve has a parking. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.