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This observation site is shallow pond with rich aquatic grass beds and diversified riparian vegetation.
Étang de Viges is interesting because of migratory and wintering birds. In summer, you can regularly observe Stârc roșu and Stârc de noapte. During migration and wintering, the site gains in interest, especially for hosting ducks (Rață mică, Rață lingurar, Rață pestriță) and divers. Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață moțată and waders arrive in autumn when water levels drop. For example waders such as Becațină comună, Becațină mică, Fugaci de țărm, Prundăraș gulerat mare and Fluierar de zăvoi. As far as breeders are concerned, there are Corcodel mare, Corcodel mic and Cârstel de baltă, to name a few. As for raptors, the Uligan pescar regularly stops here on spring and autumn migration, and Gaie neagră nests here. Observation preferably in the morning (against the light from midday).
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Français: Le site d'observation est un étang de 16h, à font plat, présentant des herbiers aquatiques riches et une végétation rivulaire diversifiée. Le site d'observation présente un intérêt pour l'accueil des oiseaux migrateurs et hivernants. En période de estivale, on peut régulièrement y observe le Stârc roșu et le Stârc de noapte. En période de migration et d'hivernage, le site gagne en intérêt, notamment pour l'accueil des canards de surface ( Rață mică, Rață lingurar, Rață pestriță) et plongeur Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață moțată), et des limicoles en automne lorsque les niveaux d'eau baissent ( Becațină comună, Becațină mică, Fugaci de țărm, Prundăraș gulerat mare, Fluierar de zăvoi). En ce qui concerne les nicheurs, on y retrouve notamment le Corcodel mare, le Corcodel mic ou encore le Cârstel de baltă. En ce qui concerne les rapaces, le Uligan pescar y fait régulièrement escale lors des deux migration, et le Gaie neagră y niche. Observation de préférence le matin (contre-jour dès la mi-journée).
Access from the village of Cressat or the hamlet of Viges. You can park at the site. Click on the P in the map for directions. For observing the birds: view from the dike.
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Français: Accès depuis le bourg de Cressat ou le hameau de Viges (véhicule, avec possibilité de stationnement, cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour les directions.). Observation : rester sur la digue.
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