Ancienne Gravière de Colliare à Penthaz

Description

Former gravel pit in Penthaz now houses a breeding colony of Prigorie. In the small abandoned gravel pit are 3 observation points that make it easy to observe the birds and take photos. Best time to visit is from June to mid August.

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Français: Prigorie dans une ancienne gravière de juin à mi août. 3 points d'observation dans cette petite gravière désafectée.

Details

Access

Penthaz is located near Cossonay station (Lausanne-Vallorbe and Lausanne-Yverdon lines). A few parking spaces available 150 m away.

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Français: Penthaz se trouve à proximité de la gare de Cossonay (lignes Lausanne-Vallorbe et Lausanne-Yverdon). Quelques places de parc à dispositions à 150 m.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Ancienne Gravière de Colliare à Penthaz

Description

Details

Access

Terrain and Habitat

Conditions

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

Best time to visit

Route

Difficulty walking trail

Accessible by

Birdwatching hide / platform

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