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Plateau des Chaux

Auvergne Rhône alpes  >  France

The Chaux plateau is a must-see ornithological site, its fauna, flora and landscapes are exceptional, offering a taste of Provence.

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Most recent update 22 June 2020

Description

The plateau is an agricultural area having kept a very authentic character and pastoral areas offering various environments. The site is best known for observing a colony of Rock Sparrow. Also Wood Lark, Eurasian Skylark, European Stonechat, Tawny Pipit and Corn Bunting roam the various habitats. The Red-backed Shrike nests in the groves and hedges. Eurasian Hoopoe, Eurasian Wryneck and Eurasian Scops Owl are rare but present. The site is also good for migrants such as Montagu's Harrier, Woodchat Shrike and Whinchat. In winter, the site welcomes many passerines Common Chaffinch, Brambling, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Cirl Bunting and Rock Bunting, but also Red-billed Chough.

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Français: Le plateau des Chaux est un site ornithologique incontournable, sa faune, flore et ses paysages sont exceptionnels offrant un avant-goùt de provence. Le plateau est une zone agricole ayant gardé un caractère trés autentique, culture d'aromatique et zone pastorales offrents divers milieux. Le site est surtout connu pour l'obseravtion d'une colonie de Rock Sparrow (des nichoirs sont à leurs dispostion). Aussi, Wood Lark Eurasian Skylark European Stonechat Tawny Pipit Corn Bunting arpentent les divers cultures. La Red-backed Shrike niche dans le bosquets et haies. Eurasian Hoopoe Eurasian Wryneck Eurasian Scops Owl sont rares mais bien présent. Le site est aussi favorable aux migrateurs comme Montagu's Harrier Woodchat Shrike Whinchat. En hiver, le site acceuille de nombreux passereaux Common Chaffinch Brambling Linnet Yellowhammer Cirl Bunting Rock Bunting mais aussi Red-billed Chough.

Details

Access

The Plateau is located above the village of Beaufort-sur-gervanne.

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Français: Le Plateau se situe au dessus du village de Beaufort-sur-gervanne.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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