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La Brenne - Observatoire de l'étang de la Sous

Indre  >  France

A 32 hectare lake dotted with water lilies and surrounded by reeds. From the bird hide many species of birds can be observed.

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Most recent update 12 februarie 2024
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Description

Observatoire de l'étang de la Sous is a nice observatory on the lakeside. The large hide offers a view of one of the Brenne’s most beautiful lakes. The lake attracts birds all year round. In spring Stârc roșu occur alongside Stârc pitic. In the reeds you can also find Lăcar mare. On the open water you can see Chirighiță cu obraz alb and Corcodel cu gât negru. Among the other birds you can observe around the lake are Rață lingurar, Rață mică, Rață cu ciuf, Rață cârâitoare, Corcodel mic, Cârstel de baltă, Ploier auriu, Nagâț and Cocor.

In winter Buhai de baltă comes to feed on its shallow waters, and overwintering ducks like Rață fluierătoare are attracted by the large area of open water.

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Français: Etang de 32 ha, émaillé de nénuphars et ceinturé de roseaux. Nombreuses espèces d'oiseaux. Aire de stationnement de l'observatoire des Essarts. Héron pourpré, aigrette garzette, grande aigrette, grèbe huppé, grèbe à cou noir, grèbe castagneux, canard Milouin, canard Morillon, canard Chipeau, Nette Rousse, canard pilet, canard souchet, sarcelle d'hiver, sarcelle d'été, becassine des Marais, vaneau huppé, grue cendrée, grand cormoran.

Details

Access

From the D17, take the D44 towards St-Michel-en-Brenne, parking area of the Essarts observatory on the right. Click on the P in the map for directions. From to parking it is a 200m walk to the observatory.

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Français: Depuis la D17, prendre la D44 en direction de St-Michel-en-Brenne, aire de stationnement de l'observatoire des Essarts sur la droite. L'observatoire est ouvert au public toute l'année. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire. Du parking, il faut 200 m à pied pour rejoindre l'observatoire.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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