Migration Viewpoint Col de l'Escrinet

Ardèche > France

Open mountainslope which is a perfect spot to watch Spring migration and see the passage of migrating birds.

Added* by ROBINET
Most recent update 31 March 2025

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Description

Col de l'Escrinet is a mountain pass located in the Ardèche. This migration viewpoint is a great place to watch Spring migration and see birds like Black Kite, Osprey, Barn Swallow, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Honey-buzzard and many more.

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Français: Col très ouvert. Passage de tous migrateurs. C'est un site de suivi de la migration prénuptiale. Black Kite, Osprey, Barn Swallow, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Honey-buzzard.

Details

Access

Migration viewpoint Col de l'Escrinet is located near the village of Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne. Press P on the map for directions.

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Français: Passage migratoire du Col de l'Escrinet. 44.717618 , 4.493129 Saint-Étienne-de-Boulogne, D104 entre Privas et Aubenas. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire vers un parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Mountain , Valley , Plateau , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Mountainous , Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Short-toed Snake Eagle
(Circaetus gallicus)

2. European Honey-buzzard
(Pernis apivorus)

3. Osprey
(Pandion haliaetus)

4. Golden Eagle
(Aquila chrysaetos)

5. Sparrowhawk
(Accipiter nisus)

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