c

Les Abattis

Wallonie  >  Belgium

These former backwaters of the river Semois are now a nice wetland for the observation of waterbirds and forest birds.

Added* by Lebon
Most recent update 24 februar 2024
This birdingplace has not been rated yet. Click here to be the first to rate this area with 1 to 5 stars

Description

Les Abattis is a small nature reserve of 40 hectares. The site is recognized as a Special Zone of Preservation in the European Natura 2000 network. The site is not far from the current bed of the river Semois. Work on developing and straightening the bed of the Semois in the 19th century caused this oxbow lake to form which is now fed by springs. The area has hay meadows, wet meadows, reed beds, woodlands, plantations of conifers and poplars and the centre is occupied by a still flooded backwater. Many types of birds can be found here. Among the birds you can encounter are ducks, herons, Gjøk, Pirol, Dvergspett, Isfugl, Dompap, Kjernebiter, Grønnsisik, Tornskate and if you are very lucky Svartstork.

_________________________

Français: Anciens bras mort de la Semois, zone d'observations des oiseaux d'eau et de la foret. L'endroit est constitué par une vaste dépression alluviale correspondant à une zone d'anciens méandres de la Semois. Les habitats rencontrés sont riches et variés: mégaphorbiaies à reine des prés et aconite napel, prairies de fauche mésophiles, prairies humides, magnocariçaies, roselières à glycérie aquatique, saussaies marécageuses, boisements feuillus alluviaux, auxquels s'ajoutent diverses plantations de résineux et de peupliers. Le centre est occupé par un bras mort encore inondé dont l'intérêt biologique et paysager est remarquable.

Details

Access

The nature reserve of Abattis is located in Lorraine, between the villages of Sainte-Marie and Villers-sur-Semois.

_________________________

Français: Le site des Abattis est situé en Lorraine, entre les villages de Sainte-Marie et Villers-sur-Semois.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Show more birds Show less birds
Show more images Show less images

Comments & Tips

Give feedback
Rate this area