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Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue

Basse-Normandie  >  France

Saint-Vaast la Hougue has many different coastal habitats and attracts many birds such as waders or waterfowl.

Added* by Martin de Lajudie
Most recent update 10 martie 2023

Description

Made up of different habitats, the coastline of Saint-Vaast offers a mosaic of possibilities for the birds that come to probe the mudflats of the bay or fish in the open sea. Among the birds that you can encounter are Rață neagră , Rață de ghețuri, Ferestraș moțat, Corcodel cu gât roșu, Fugaci de mare, Sitar de mal nordic, Culic mare and Eider.

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Français: Saint-Vaast la Hougue, par la diversité de son profil littoral, est un terre d'accueilk pour de nombreux oiseaux tels que les limicoles ou les anatidés. Composé de différents habitats, le littoral de Saint-Vaast offre une mosaique de possibilités aux oiseaux qui viennent sonder les vasières de l'anse ou pêcher en pleine mer.

Details

Access

You can reach the city center by car and park or you can even go to the Hougue lighthouse, where there is parking. Click on the P in the map for directions.

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Français: On accède au centre ville en voiture, on peut même aller jusqu'au phare de la Hougue, où il y a un parking. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour les directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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