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The port of Chevroux cuts right through the largest reed area in Switzerland, the Grande Cariçaie on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The geographical layout is similar to that in nearby Gletterens, Estavayer or Yvonand, shaped by four habitat types: riparian forests (1) transition into reeds (2) and then into the lake (3). The fourth habitat is the park-like pier (4), which - as in the other places - features a marina and a bathing beach. Worth mentioning is the somewhat hidden platform that offers a good view of the reeds (including a colony of Aalscholver).
The species you can observe here (in total, 225 are recorded) are also comparable to those at the other sites: the forest is home to Koekoek and Wielewaal, from the reeds you’ll hear Baardman, Snor, Woudaap and Grote Karekiet, the transition zone provides some space for Oeverloper, and on the water you’ll see various ducks and Fuut. Visdief breed some years and can be observed on the pilings. Zwarte Roodstaart nests on the buildings and Gekraagde Roodstaart in the bushes. The pier offers a good spot to watch waders and birds of prey migrating along the lake during the right periods.
There’s not much space for resting birds though; in Chevroux, recreational use dominates. If you can choose, you’ll probably prefer the shores at Gletterens, Estavayer, Yvonand or of course the two great reserves at Yverdon (south) or the Fanel / Chablais de Cudrefin (north). Worth highlighting is the pier, which extends far into the lake and gives a good overview of the area. Especially from October to March there are chances for interesting winter visitors: Roodhalsfuut and Middelste Zaagbek are reported regularly, the rare Topper quite often. There is one record each of rarities like Middelste Jager, Grote Zee-eend and Kleine Zwaan. In November 2021 and 2022, a Sneeuwgors was observed.
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Toegang
The port of Chevroux is located on the eastern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The entire area is wheelchair accessible. It’s best reached by bus from Payerne. Local parking spaces are scarce.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Rietvelden , Meer , StrandOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , VoorjaarstrekRoute
Breed pad , Verharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
If you’re birding here, you’ll usually find yourself alone among recreational visitors; an early morning visit is recommended.