Descrição
The Étang du Gol is a body of water located along the coast on the right bank of the Saint Etienne River between the outlet of the Cirque de Cilaos and the ocean. This river-marine filling bay is separated from the ocean by a coastal sand barrier. Two gravel pits, dug for the construction of the national road in the late 1970s complete the site. With an area of more than 40 hectares, the wetland is an important wintering place on the island for birds. The area has an interesting bird-diversity with for example Striated Heron, Eurasian Moorhen, Red Fody, Reunion Grey White-eye, Reunion Harrier and many shorebirds, which are very common in autumn and winter.
Detalhes
Acesso
The area is located immediately southwest of the city of Saint-Louis. There are parking areas near the pond, but it's easier to go there by feet. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Terras húmidas , Camas de junco , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Mar , Lago , PraiaCondições
Plano , Arenoso , SecoCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração de outonoRota
Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
Photo Red Fody by David Dennis, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

