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Description
Rouelbeau can be conveniently visited after a trip to the nearby Marais de Sionnet (also described on Birdingplaces). Both sites are results of the Seymaz River renaturation projects carried out in the 2000s. Unlike the Marais de Sionnet, Rouelbeau lacks the floodplains suitable for waders. Among the 175 species recorded here, regular visitors and residents of the reedbeds include Butor étoilé and Blongios nain, along with other notable species.
Once a marsh, Rouelbeau is now a 410-meter-long but only a few dozen meters wide pond surrounded by reeds. It can be observed from one of its narrow ends. While the pond and reedbeds are interesting year-round, the surrounding fields are especially rich in surprises during migration periods.
Focusing on the pond area, winter offers good chances of seeing Nette rousse and Canard souchet, with Canard siffleur and Canard pilet becoming rarer in recent years. Sarcelle d'été can be observed from spring to autumn, and Harle bièvre is present year-round. The pond also attracts some escapees, with records of Canard mandarin, Canard carolin, Netta peposaca, and Anas bahamensis.
The reedbeds are dominated by Gallinule poule-d'eau, Rousserolle effarvatte, and Héron cendré. Among them, other species like Martin-pêcheur d'Europe, Râle d'eau, and Grèbe castagneux, which are present year-round, and Rousserolle turdoïde, which breeds here, may be encountered. During migration, Rémiz penduline, Phragmite des joncs, Bihoreau gris, and Héron pourpré can be seen. Blongios nain breeds here in spring and summer, while Butor étoilé visits only in winter, accompanied by Busard des roseaux and Grande Aigrette.
In the marginal areas, waders such as Petit Gravelot and Chevalier arlequin were more common in the past. Today, Chevalier culblanc, Bécassine des marais, and Vanneau huppé are occasional guests during migration, with the latter two sometimes staying into the winter months.
From April to May, the surrounding fields and hedges are worth exploring for Tarier des prés, Pigeon colombin, Faisan de Colchide, Rossignol philomèle, Pie-grièche écorcheur, Hypolaïs polyglotte, and Pipit farlouse. The likelihood of spotting a rarer pipit or breeding bird here may be greater than within Rouelbeau itself. The notable rarities recorded, including Crabier chevelu, Bécasseau cocorli, and Échasse blanche, date back to the early 2000s.
Détails
Accès
Rouelbeau can be reached on foot from the Marais de Sionnet (1) in about 15 minutes. During migration, it’s worth checking the surrounding fields and hedges on the way for pipits, buntings, and various warblers. If you want to start at Rouelbeau itself, the nearest bus stops are Carre d’Amont or Meinier, Pralys. For those arriving by car, parking is available at the nearby sports center (Press P on the map for directions). However, the best way to explore the area is by bike.
Unfortunately, the site itself can only be observed from one location (2), with most waterbirds usually gathering at the far end (3). Bringing a scope and a bit of patience is highly recommended!
Terrain et Habitat
Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , Plaine , Roselière , Agriculture , ÉtangConditions
PlatBoucle
NonAvez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?
OuiSaison idéale pour observer
Toute l'annéeMeilleure période pour une visite
Migration printanière , Hiver , Migration automnaleItinéraire
Sentier largeNiveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire
FacileAccessible via
A pied , VéloObservatoire/hutte d'observation
NonLiens
- Excellent description by Alexandre Meisser (French)
- Bar-chart on E-Bird
- Description of the renaturation efforts by the community (French, pdf)