Description
The Orti Nature Reserve is a wetland located at the confluence of the Ourthe Occidentale and Laval rivers. In 2007, the Municipality of Sainte-Ode made 6.5 hectares of marshy areas available to create a nature reserve. In its centre, is an old restored pond. In 2011 the Orti reserve was expanded by 18 hectares. An educational trail has been created and about thirty small ponds have also been dug.
If you keep a low profile and are very lucky, you might see a Чёрный аист. Other birds that can be seen include Обыкновенный жулан, Обыкновенная овсянка, Пухляк, Черноголовая гаичка, Снегирь, Садовая славка, Болотная камышевка, Обыкновенный зимородок, Малый пёстрый дятел and in winter Серый сорокопут. During migration Серый журавль regularly make a stopover in the area. The Orti reserve also houses many amphibians and beavers.
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Access
The Réserve naturelle d'Orti is a nature reserve located in the commune of Sainte-Ode. You can park at the designated parking area on Rue de la Gare in Amberloup. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. From the parking you can make the 4 km circular walk that is indicated on the map.
