Chassagne d'Onnens

Rive nord du lac de Neuchâtel > Switzerland

The "Chassagne d'Onnens" is a piece of Mediterranean landscape in Switzerland. It's one of the biggest dry mosaic of meadows and bushes of the region.

Added* by Sylvain Antoniazza
Most recent update 1 June 2020

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Description

The landscape in itself is very special, at least in Switzerland. A mosaic of dry meadows, bushes and limestone slabs. Many thermophilic bird species, otherwise rare in the area, inhabit the spot: Cirl Bunting, Eurasian Hoopoe, Eurasian Wryneck, Red-backed Shrike, European Stonechat, Linnet, Tree Pipit. The Wood Lark has disappeard a few years ago.

The spot is also very interesting for plants with many orchids and other rare thermophilic species.

Details

Access

A bus stops in Onnens and there is a 10 minutes walk (1km) to reach the spot. Otherwise there is a small parking just at the spot (see the P on the map).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Many species inhabiting the Chassagne d'Onnens are sensitive species. Please stay on the paths and do not walk into the meadows.

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Top 5 birds

1. Cirl Bunting
(Emberiza cirlus)

2. Red-backed Shrike
(Lanius collurio)

3. European Stonechat
(Saxicola rubicola)

4. Eurasian Hoopoe
(Upupa epops)

5. Linnet
(Linaria cannabina)

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