Beschreibung
The beautiful Loire is the longest wild river in France. With beautiful scenic views, it is easy to bike alongside the river or enjoy beautiful walks. In the department of Loir-et-Cher, between visits of the world famous castle of Chambord, or Blois, you can observe breeding sea birds.
The "island" of la Saulas is found just after the third bridge (Bridge François Mitterand). It is a wide sand bank known to be the breeding spots of many pairs of Zwergseeschwalbe, Flußseeschwalbe and Schwarzkopfmöwe every year.
The bank is only 10 m away from the shore, making the observation really easy. Birds will proceed to their normal activities as long as you don't try to cross the water to reach the island (which is forbidden). So please keep your distance.
Another island can be found just before the first bridge (ile des tuileries) with the same species and also Flußregenpfeifer, Lachmöwe and Mittelmeermöwe.
Details
Zugang
It is easy to park in the area, parking is free in most streets. The best way to reach the shore is on foot. The bicycle path is on the other side of the river. if you want to have a closer look at the birds (without using a scope), make sure to cross the bridge.
Terrain und Habitat
FlussBedingungen
Sandig , Kein Schatten , Hochwasser möglich , Offene LandschaftRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
SommerBeste Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , FrühjahrRoute
asphaltierte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Best time to visit : between May and July