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Description
The area of Les Barthes de L'Adour attracts swans, geese and dabbling ducks when flooded. When the floods retreat you can see waders, such as Λασποσκαλίδρα, Ακτίτης, egrets and Ασημόγλαρος της Μεσογείου. Many birds breed in the area including Λευκός Πελαργός and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Κιστικόλη. Ορτυκομάνα visit on passage and (Ευρωπαϊκός) Θαλασσαετός is a winter visitor.
Details
Access
Difficult to access by car when flooded, and telescope essential. Parking places as shown on the map. Nearest train stations is at Saubusse. The walking/cycling routes suggested are between 3 km and 6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Lake , Mud flats , Agriculture , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , RiverConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Barthes means 'wet meadow' in the Gascon language.