Ecopôle du Forez

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes > France

An ancient quarry restored as a bird reserve alongside the Loire river. You'll find small lakes, rivers et wetlands forest's birds.

Added* by Rubiaperegrina
Most recent update 7 aprilie 2022

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Description

In the heart of the Plaine du Forez on the banks of the Loire lies the Ecopôle du Forez. A great place for birdwatching. Old gravel pits converted into ponds and alluvial forest with trails and hides. There are 5 hides and also a natural reserve exhibition. Guided tours are available. Birds you can see here are Grangur, Pescăraș albastru, Egretă mică, Gaie neagră, Lăstun de casă, Lăstun de mal, Rață mică, Rață cu ciuf, Rață lingurar and Rață cu cap castaniu.

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Access

By car : a car park is available, parking ticket is € 3. By train : Feurs' railway station is the closest.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Rață lingurar
(Spatula clypeata)

2. Rață cu ciuf
(Netta rufina)

3. Gâscă de vară
(Anser anser)

4. Rață cu cap castaniu
(Aythya ferina)

5. Grangur
(Oriolus oriolus)

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