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Étang Turlet

Ain  >  France

Bird observatory in a typical Dombe's pond. Some scarce reedbeds and wet woodland. Mainly shallow water with hydrophilic vegetation.

Added* by Rubiaperegrina
Most recent update 27 studenoga 2023

Description

Étang Turlet is located at the southern exit of the town of Villars-les-Dombes. The lake has mainly open shallow water with some scarce reedbeds and wet woodlands. On the northern bank of the lake is a bird hide. Among the bird you can observe are Patka Kreketaljka, Zviždara, Patka Lastarka, Patka Gogoljica, Krunata Patka, Glavata Patka,​​​ Kržulja, Patka Pupčanica, Crvenokljuni Labud, Čaplja Danguba, Bijela roda, Eja Močvarica, Bjelobrada Čigra, Ćubasti Gnjurac, Mali Gnjurac and Crnogrli Gnjurac.

Details

Access

Étang Turlet is located south of the town of Villars-les-Dombes. You can park along the road close to the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions. From parking spot it is just a 100 m walk to the bird hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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