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Cassonsgrat

Graubünden  >  Switzerland

Watching Pluvier guignard on their migratory stopover in a spectacular mountain panorama.

Ajouté* par Peter Wittemann
Dernière actualisation 10 janvier 2025

Description

The Sardona Tectonic Arena offers an outstanding panorama in the Graubünden Alps. Among ornithologists, the Cassonsgrat (Fil de Cassons) owes its claim to fame to the yearly return of a rare migratory bird: the Pluvier guignard regularly stops here on its journey from its northern breeding grounds. Breeding attempts have also been noted, but the species can only be reliably observed during autumn migration to the south. While the first birds arrive as early as mid-August, the best time to observe them is from the end of August to mid-September. The birds are not very shy. However, you should never approach them. They usually come to you on their own, sometimes within a few metres of the observer.

During this period, other migrants also occasionally cross the ridge, such as Busard des roseaux and Bondrée apivore. Busard cendré, Hibou des marais, Pipit rousseline, and Pipit à gorge rousse have also been observed, but only very rarely. A look at the sky is usually worthwhile: Faucon pèlerin, Aigle royal and, sparsely, Gypaète barbu can be seen. The picture is completed by local birds such as Lagopède alpin, Accenteur alpin, Tichodrome échelette, Niverolle alpine, and Venturon montagnard.

Détails

Accès

The departure point for reaching the Cassonsgrat is Flims. A new gondola lift is currently being built there, which will provide direct access to the Cassonsgrat from summer 2025 (see link below). It is to be hoped that appropriate visitor management will preserve the value of the natural area. Until the new gondola lift opens, the Segneshütte offers a good starting point for a hike into the area.

Terrain et Habitat

Montagnes

Conditions

Montagneux , Rocailleux

Boucle

Non

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Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Eté , Automne

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration automnale

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Liens

Voir les sites d'observation voisins publiés sur Birdingplaces

Carte

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