Beschrijving
Many species can be seen from the tip of the dike depending on the season. In winter Parelduiker are regular, but Roodkeelduiker and IJsduiker are also seen occasionaly. Many other rarer water birds have already been seen for example Kuifduiker, IJseend, Grote Zee-eend or Nonnetje . Middelste Zaagbek is regular. Big duck groups from the other side of the "Baie d'Yvonand" in Cheyres can also be distantly observed from the mole.
In spring and autumn, many species have already been seen there. Migrating and sometimes resting, especially when the lake level is low and little sandbancks appear. Almost all the terns species occuring in Switzerland have been observed here. There is also a good list of waders. Skuas are occasionnaly seen. There is also an opportunity to see or hear breeding birds. The riparian forest on the left side of the Menthue has a few Nachtegaal and Tuinfluiter territories. Wielewaal and Kleine Bonte Specht are also regular. Especially in July there is a good chance to see distantly flying Woudaap at the bottom of the Yvonand bay.
Details
Toegang
The site is easily accessible with public transport from the train station of Yvonand. It is less than a kilometer walk to reach the river from the station. Access with car is also easy. The best is to park at the beach car park (it could be a bit busy on nice week-ends in the summer, but is very empty most of the time). The area is not very big and walking is probably the best option.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Meer , Strand , Rivier , RietveldenOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Breed pad , Verharde weg , Onverharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , Auto , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
Beavers also inhabit the area and can sometimes be well seen from the dike in the river or the lake. First hours in the morning are the best, but they can be seen almost any time.

