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Sablière de Chatillon

Luxembourg Belge  >  Belgium

Former sandpit with a protected wetland. Many migratory birds stop and nest here thanks to the great diversity of the environment.

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Most recent update 20 studenoga 2024
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Description

Sablière de Chatillon is a large sand pit with a wetland in the middle of it. The area is surrounded by forest and there is also an area of ​​bushes and shrubs. Among the birds you can encounter are Vijoglav, Škanjac osaš, Bregunica, Kratkokrili Voljić, Ševa Krunica, Rusi Svračak, Bijela Pastirica, Šumska Crvenperka, Grmuša Pjenica, Brezov Zviždak, Sokol Lastavičar and Pčelarica.

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Français: Ancienne sablière avec une zone humide protégée. De nombreux oiseaux migrateurs font halte et niche ici grâce à la grande diversité du millieu. Il y a une grande carrière de sable et une zone humide en plein millieu. Autour de la carrière ce sont des grands bois et aussi une zone de buisson et arbustes.

Details

Access

Sablière de Chatillon is located 12 km southwest of the town of Arlon and just north of the village of Chatillon. You can park in front of the barrier which closes access to the sandpit. Press P on the map for directions. From the parking spot you can explore the area on foot. The circular route shown on the map is about 2 km.

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Français: Venir en voiture ou vélo, se garer devant la barrière qui ferme l'accès à la sablière. Appuyez sur P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions vers la place de stationnement.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Wetland , River , Mud flats , Pond , Moors/heathland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Hilly , Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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