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Description
The port of Chevroux cuts right through the largest reed area in Switzerland, the Grande Cariçaie on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The geographical layout is similar to that in nearby Gletterens, Estavayer or Yvonand, shaped by four habitat types: riparian forests (1) transition into reeds (2) and then into the lake (3). The fourth habitat is the park-like pier (4), which - as in the other places - features a marina and a bathing beach. Worth mentioning is the somewhat hidden platform that offers a good view of the reeds (including a colony of Grand Cormoran).
The species you can observe here (in total, 225 are recorded) are also comparable to those at the other sites: the forest is home to Coucou gris and Loriot d'Europe, from the reeds you’ll hear Panure à moustaches, Locustelle luscinioïde, Blongios nain and Rousserolle turdoïde, the transition zone provides some space for Chevalier guignette, and on the water you’ll see various ducks and Grèbe huppé. Sterne pierregarin breed some years and can be observed on the pilings. Rougequeue noir nests on the buildings and Rougequeue à front blanc in the bushes. The pier offers a good spot to watch waders and birds of prey migrating along the lake during the right periods.
There’s not much space for resting birds though; in Chevroux, recreational use dominates. If you can choose, you’ll probably prefer the shores at Gletterens, Estavayer, Yvonand or of course the two great reserves at Yverdon (south) or the Fanel / Chablais de Cudrefin (north). Worth highlighting is the pier, which extends far into the lake and gives a good overview of the area. Especially from October to March there are chances for interesting winter visitors: Grèbe jougris and Harle huppé are reported regularly, the rare Fuligule milouinan quite often. There is one record each of rarities like Labbe pomarin, Macreuse brune and Cygne de Bewick. In November 2021 and 2022, a Bruant des neiges was observed.
Détails
Accès
The port of Chevroux is located on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The entire area is wheelchair accessible. It’s best reached by bus from Payerne. Local parking spaces are scarce.
Terrain et Habitat
Forêt , Zone humide , Roselière , Lac , PlageConditions
PlatBoucle
NonAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
OuiSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Hiver , Migration printanièreItinéraire
Sentier large , Route pavéeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , Vélo , Fauteuil roulantObservatoire/hutte d'observation
OuiInformations supplémentaires
If you’re birding here, you’ll usually find yourself alone among recreational visitors; an early morning visit is recommended.