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Forêt domaniale de Belle-branche et étang de Curécy

Pays de la Loire, Mayenne  >  France

Belle-Branch Forest and Curécy Pond is a complex of hedgerows and wetlands. More than 230 species of birds have been observed here.

Added* by Lionel MANCEAU
Most recent update 7 octombrie 2020

Description

In the forest of Belle-Branch all the species of Woodpeckers from the department of Mayenne nest: Ciocănitoare neagră, Ghionoaie verde, Ciocănitoare pestriță mare , Ciocănitoare pestriță mică and Ciocănitoare de stejar. You will also be able to observe the Erete vânăt nesting in the regenerating plots, where Caprimulg, Presură galbenă, Silvie de câmp are also found. Look for the Gaie neagră and the Viespar which are present in the area. On the pond of Curécy (private site) you will find during the breeding season the Egretă mică, the Rață cu cap castaniu, the Rață moțată, the Corcodel mare, the Lișiță. You will hear the singing of the Grangur, the Turturică and the Frunzăriță melodioasă which can be observed around the pond. More occasionally, the Stufărică pătată and the Sfrâncioc roșiatic have already nestled on the site.

In the fall, look for migrating birds stopping over on the Curécy pond and its surroundings: Muscar negru, Lăcar mic, Capîntortură, Pitulice fluierătoare, Barză neagră , Uligan pescar and then depending on the water levels the shorebirds and waders are regular! More rare birds that have been observed are Fugaci pitic, Cresteț pestriț, Gușă vânătă and many others.

In winter, many granivorous passerines come to feed on the site, note the presence of Botgros (also a breeder) and Cinteză de iarnă. From the observatory you will be able to observe the Anatidae, maybe hear the Cârstel de baltă shout. At the end of the day you can attend the Stârc de cireadă dormitory gathering on the island of the pond.

In the spring watch for the pre-nuptial migrants, the first Rândunică, Lăstun de casă, Lăstun de mal come to feed above the pond, not far away a Șoimul rândunelelor could present itself for capture one while waiting for the emergence of the first dragonflies. The Uligan pescar migrates to reach its breeding site just like the Barză albă. Take a look at the tail of the pond from the dike, maybe a Rață cârâitoare has stopped there.

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Français: Forêt domaniale de Belle-branche et l'étang de Curécy, un complexe de milieux bocagers et zones-humides. Plus de 230 espèces d'oiseaux y ont été observées. La forêt domaniale de Belle-branche, est principalement constitué de Hêtraie-chenaie où toutes les espèces de Pics du département de la Mayenne y nichent : Ciocănitoare neagră, Ghionoaie verde, Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Ciocănitoare pestriță mică et Ciocănitoare de stejar . Vous pourrez également observer le Erete vânăt nicheur dans les parcelles en régénération, où se trouvent aussi Caprimulg, Presură galbenă, Silvie de câmp ... Cherchez le Gaie neagră et la Viespar qui sont présent dans le secteur. Sur l'étang de Curécy (site privé) vous trouverez en période de reproduction l' Egretă mică, le Rață cu cap castaniu, le Rață moțată, le Corcodel mare, la Lișiță ... Vous ne passerez pas à côté du chant du Grangur, de la Turturică et de l' Frunzăriță melodioasă qui sont observables autour de l'étang. Plus ponctuellement la Stufărică pătată et la Sfrâncioc roșiatic ont déjà niché sur le site.

A l'automne cherchez les migrateurs en halte sur l'étang de Curécy et ses pourtours : Muscar negru, Lăcar mic, Capîntortură, Pitulice fluierătoare, Barză neagră, Uligan pescar et puis selon les niveaux d'eau les limicoles et échassiers y sont réguliers ! Plus rarement y ont déjà été observés Fugaci pitic, Cresteț pestriț, Gușă vânătă et bien d'autres ...

L'hiver de nombreux passereaux granivores viennent se nourrir sur le site notons la présence de Botgros (également nicheur) et de Cinteză de iarnă. Depuis l'observatoire vous pourrez observer les anatidés, peut-être entendre crier le Cârstel de baltă . En fin de journée vous pourrez assister au rassemblement du dortoir de Stârc de cireadă sur l'île de l'étang.

Au printemps guettez les migrateurs pré-nuptiaux, les premières Rândunică, Lăstun de casă, Lăstun de mal viennent se nourrir au dessus de l'étang, non loin un Șoimul rândunelelor pourrait se présenter pour en capturer une en attendant l'émergence des premières libellules. Le Uligan pescar passe en migration pour rejoindre son site de reproduction tout comme la Barză albă. Jettez un coup d'oeil en queue d'étang depuis la digue, peut-être qu'une Rață cârâitoare s'y est arrêté.

Details

Access

The site is located near the Meslay-du-Maine / Sablé-sur-Sarthe road axis. Park in the main car park along the D235, (click on the P in the map to get directions) then take the forest paths on foot and follow the footpath that leads to the ornithological observatory of Curécy to the south of the pond.

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Français: Le site se situe à proximité de l'axe routier Meslay-du-Maine/ Sablé-sur-Sarthe. Garez-vous sur le parking principal le long de la D235 (cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir les directions), puis empruntez à pied les allées forestières et suivez le sentier pédestre qui mène à l'observatoire ornithologique de Curécy au sud de l'étang.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Lake , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car , Bicycle , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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