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Description
The artificial lakes produced by the dams cover a large superficy (several square kilometres). The entire area is surrounded by trails and there are many excellent vantage points looking over the various lakes. Furthermore, there are many parking areas, bicycle rentals, and several restaurants around the lakes.
The largest and deepest lake is the westernmost Plate Taille, which in the winter frequently harbours uncommon species such as the Grèbe à cou noir, Plongeon imbrin, Plongeon arctique, or Macreuse brune. Hundreds of birds of more common species are present on the water at most hours of the day, such as Sarcelle d'hiver, Fuligule morillon, and Canard siffleur.
The southernmost lake Falemprise is commonly occupied in the winter by Garrot à oeil d'or, Fuligule milouin, and occasionnally small groups of Cygne chanteur.
The "middle" lake, l'Eau d'Heure proper, may have in addition to the above species stray individuals of the species Fuligule milouinan, Harle piette, Harle bièvre or occasionally geese such as Oie cendrée and Oie rieuse.
The woods surrounding the entire area are also quite rich in species, including notably Tarin des aulnes, Bouvreuil pivoine, Pic mar, and Sittelle torchepot.
The entire site is also replete with seagulls of various species and common waterfowl such as Canard colvert, Fuligule morillon, Foulque macroule, Canard chipeau and Fuligule morillon.
Unfortunately because of the important disturbances by high tourism in the spring and summer, there is little to observe at those seasons.
Détails
Accès
It is a half hour drive from Charleroi, most notably through route de Philippeville and the N5. The entire site is surrounded by large paved paths that can be travelled on by foot or by bicycle, and numerous small parking areas allow travel by car between distant areas of the lake for easier observation.