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Étang de Goule

Allier  >  France

Big lake with lots of water birds and a good chance to see sääksi (kalasääski) during migration. You can make a 6 km walk around the lake.

Added* by Nathalie Birdy
Most recent update 16 joulukuu 2024
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Description

Étang de Goule covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. Among the birds you can observe are jalohaikara, harmaahaikara, etelänpuukiipijä, räystäspääsky, Kuhankeittäjä, harjalintu, kuningaskalastaja, lehmähaikara, turturikyyhky, pikku-uikku and tavi. During migration sääksi (kalasääski) is often observed.

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Français: Possibilité de faire le tour de l'étang et observation des oiseaux d'eau, passereaux. Possibilité d'observer le balbuzard pêcheur lors de la migration.

Details

Access

Étang de Goule is easily accessible by car. It is located near the towns of Bourges, Nevers, Montluçon, and Moulins. You can take the A71 motorway (exit 8) or the N7 road. Follow the signs for "Base de loisirs" or "Étang de Goule". Press P on the map for directions. You can make a circular walk of 6 km around the lake.

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Français: Plusieurs petits circuits aller retour autour de l'étang à pieds. Parking possible pour les voitures.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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