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Christou River

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The Christou river is a great wetland area for many breeding and migrating species. The drier parts are especially good for Oedicnème criard.

Ajouté* par Bas Engels
Dernière actualisation 2 décembre 2023

Description

The Christou river is a fairly large wetland and saltmarsh area just west of Skala Kallonis. In general, the area is fairly wet, but this depends on the season and the amount of rainfall during winter. The creek near the ocean, though, always holds water. The wetland area is a great spot for waders, like Échasse blanche, Gravelot à collier interrompu and Chevalier aboyeur. During the breeding season, the surrounding sandy areas are used as breeding grounds for Gravelot à collier interrompu and Petit Gravelot. Also, the higher parts of the area, mainly just southwest of the closest hotel (see map), is a great spot to observe Oedicnème criard.

Around the wetland area, fields are just as foraging ground by harriers, like Busard des roseaux and Busard Saint-Martin. Large flocks of pipits and wagtails can be seen here too. Near the beach, you can observe gulls and terns.

North of the road, you can find the inland part of the river and also some salt marshes. During migration, this part is great to observe waders, storks and egrets, like Bécasseau de Temminck and Cigogne noire. You might have the chance to see Martin-pêcheur d'Europe during winter here.

Détails

Accès

The area is easily accessable by foot, and you're able to park your car at multiple spots (see map).

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Vallée , Rivière , Mer/océan , Plage , Vasières , Roselière

Conditions

Plat , Sablonneux , Marécageux , Niveau d'eau élevé probable , Pas d'ombre

Boucle

Non

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Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Printemps , Automne

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied , Vélo , Voiture

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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Carte

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