Crêt des Roches

Doubs > France

A limestone ledge overlooking the Doubs Valley. A perfect spot for post-nuptial bird migration. Every autumn thousands of birds pass by here.

Added* by cellier
Most recent update 11 noiembrie 2024

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Description

Crêt des Roches is Nature reserve of 43 hectares. This is a very important spot for migration from late July to mid November. Cross the entire fort to reach the observation platform which dominates the valley. Among the birds that can be seen here are Gaie roșie, Gaie neagră, Barză neagră, Barză albă, Cinteză de iarnă, Cinteză, Viespar, Șorecar comun, Corb, Botgros, Cormoran mare, Șoim călător and Șoim de iarnă.

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Français: Ce site est un spot très important pour la migration de fin juillet à mi novembre. Traversez tout le fort pour vous rendre sur la plate forme d'observation qui domaibe la vallée.

Details

Access

Park your vehicle in the parking lot of the fort. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

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Français: Garer votre véhicule sur le parking du fort.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain

Conditions

Open landscape , Hilly

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Corb
(Corvus corax)

2. Gaie roșie
(Milvus milvus)

3. Șoim călător
(Falco peregrinus)

4. Drepnea neagră
(Apus apus)

5. Viespar
(Pernis apivorus)

Other birds you can see here

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