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Beschreibung
The Excenevex beach (1) is one of the few larger sandy beaches of the Lake Geneva and therefore of special interest for waders, shorebirds, and waterfowl, especially from the end of August through to mid-May.
The most common wader is Alpenstrandläufer, but Bruchwasserläufer, Dunkler Wasserläufer, Flußregenpfeifer, Sandregenpfeifer, Flußuferläufer, Grünschenkel, Rotschenkel, Zwergstrandläufer, and also rarer waders like Knutt, Kiebitzregenpfeifer, Sanderling, Seeregenpfeifer, Uferschnepfe, and especially Steinwälzer are sometimes observed. The best chances for most waders are in April and May, whereas the Alpenstrandläufer is most abundant in September-October, and the Steinwälzer is most likely to be observed during winter. The beach is freely accessible, and as some of the waders are not shy - especially the first-years in autumn - and approach patient observers on their own, excellent observations can be made.
The beach also offers a good opportunity to search a big part of the lake with a scope. The Flußseeschwalbe is present from late April to September. Schwarzkopfmöwe, Eisvogel, and Brandgans, which are present year-round, can be seen. In April and May, chances are best for observing Heringsmöwe and, with luck, Brandseeschwalbe and Raubseeschwalbe. From late summer to autumn, rare guests like Thorshühnchen, Schmarotzerraubmöwe, Falkenraubmöwe, and Spatelraubmöwe can be seen with a scope and lots of luck.
From autumn to winter, interesting waterfowl stays in the bay, like Spießente, Pfeifente, Schellente, Löffelente, and - again, with luck - Bergente, Mittelsäger, Trauerente, Samtente, Prachttaucher, Sterntaucher, Eistaucher, and Rothalstaucher. Especially the divers are present through to April.
You might also come across a Seeadler, but most likely it will have been raised in captivity: The station of the reintroduction programme „Les Aigles du Leman“ is situated close by.
Near the beach, in Sciez, a small wetland can be visited (2). It is most interesting during spring migration. Wasserralle, Nachtigall, Neuntöter, Pirol, Turteltaube, and Schwarzspecht are breeding here, Bekassine, Wiesenpieper, and Kornweihe are sometimes present in winter.
Rarities found at the Excenevex beach include Dreizehenmöwe, Dünnschnabelmöwe, Halsbandschnäpper, Lachseeschwalbe, Mantelmöwe, one Skua in 1999 and even one Basstölpel in 2003.
Details
Zugang
Excenevex beach is located on the south bank of Lake Geneva. There is a public parking close by the beach (click on the P in the map). Public transport is unfortunately scarce. There is a hourly bus connecting Yvoire and Thonon that stops close by; leave at La Pinède.
The paths are easily accessible, and the beach is usually empty in the winter, spring and late autumn, except for a few dogwalkers.
Terrain und Habitat
See , Strand , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , FeuchtgebietBedingungen
Flach , SandigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
JaGute Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , Herbst , WinterBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahrszug , HerbstzugRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , FahrradBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
If possible, choose a day that is not too windy, as it can be difficult to search the waters of the lake when there are many waves.
Links
- Excellent description (in French) by Bastien Guibert
- E-Bird Barchart for (1)
- E-Bird Barchart for (2)
- Description of (2) (in French)