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Les Grangettes

Canton de Vaud  >  Switzerland

The mouth of the Grand Canal and alluvial wetland, this site is magnificent for observing avifauna in all seasons, but especially in winter.

Added* by Damien IBAÑEZ
Most recent update 26 ágúst 2024

Description

A paradise for walkers and cyclists but above all migratory birds, Les Grangettes nature reserve is the ideal place to enjoy the protected shores of Lake Geneva. Presence of a rich diversity of birds with rare wintering species like Hávella, Æðarfugl and Toppönd.

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Français: Embouchure du Grand Canal et zone humide alluviale, ce site est magnifique pour l'observation de l'avifaune en toute saison mais, notamment, en hiver. Présence d'une riche diversité d'oiseaux avec des espèces hivernantes rares.

Details

Access

It is possible to park at the edge of the large canal (parking lot). Starting from Villeneuve, there are three marked trails (also wheelchair accessible) through this huge reserve, including a 30 minute walk, a one and a half hour walk or 4 a hour walk for the more energetic.

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Français: Il est possible de se garer au bord du grand canal (parking) et d'aller au pied jusqu'au bout d'un couloir goudronné rentrant dans le lac Léman

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , River

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round , Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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Map

birdingplace
bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
Route
500 m

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Comments & Tips

Bruno Gross (2022-02-08)

Hi, there are many more bird to see! please add: podiceps nigricollis, coccothraustes coccothraustes, anas crecca, mareca strepera, gallinula chloropus, larus canus, larus michahellis, larus cachinnans, anthus spinoletta, netta rufina, lymnocryptes minimus, gallinago gallinago, poecile palustris, bucephala clangula, mergus serrator, alcedo atthis, dryobates minor, alauda arvensis, turdus viscivorus, melanitta fusca, ardea alba, certhia brachydactyla! Merci.

Julian Griffiths (2024-08-26)

There are at least three hides here

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