Description
In spring and fall, Anse du Galon d'Or is a good spot for Osprey. On the way to the beach through the forest you can hear Western Bonelli's Warbler and Crested Tit. In the reeds, you can observe Zitting Cisticola and Water Rail. Tawny Pipit and Kentish Plover are breeding in the coastsal dunes. It is therefore important to stay on the trails. In the marshland, with a bit of luck, you may see Dartford Warbler and during migration species such as Whinchat and Northern Wheatear looking for food.
In the neighboring pine trees, Pied Flycatcher and Spotted Flycatcher hunt during autumn migration, as well as Common Redstart, Willow Warbler and other species. At high tide, gulls, terns and groups of limicoles come onto the beach. Note that you have to take a different route along the inside of the bay at high tide. See a link to the tide table below.
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Access
Anse du Galon d'Or is located west of the town of Ronce-les-Bains. You can park on the Parking du Galon d'Or. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. There is also a beautiful cycle path (Parcours Vélo N°4) through the forest (forêt domaniale de la Coubre). The circular route shown on the map is about 2 km.

