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Rade du Léman

Genève  >  Switzerland

Walk along the quays to observe a variety of water birds at Lake Geneva.

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Most recent update 13 janúar 2022
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Description

Relaxed birdwatching on the shores of Lake Geneva. The lake is home to a surprising diversity of waterfowl. Easy to access, easy walking. Among the birds you can see are Kólfönd, Skutulönd, Skúfönd, Toppgoði, Toppönd, Hnúðsvanur, Bleshæna, Hettumáfur, Klapparmáfur and Dílaskarfur.

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Français: Promenade au bord des quais, afin d'observer une diversité d'oiseaux d'eau au bord du lac Léman. Terrain plat, facile d'accès.

Details

Access

Come by public transport or private vehicle. Possibility of parking nearby.

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Français: Venir en transport public ou en véhicule privé. Possibilité de se parquer dans les alentours.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Kólfönd
1. Kólfönd
(Netta rufina)
Bleshæna
2. Bleshæna
(Fulica atra)
Hettumáfur
3. Hettumáfur
(Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
Stokkönd
4. Stokkönd
(Anas platyrhynchos)
Hnúðsvanur
5. Hnúðsvanur
(Cygnus olor)

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