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Étang Turlet

Ain  >  France

Bird observatory in a typical Dombe's pond. Some scarce reedbeds and wet woodland. Mainly shallow water with hydrophilic vegetation.

Added* by Rubiaperegrina
Most recent update 27 ноября 2023

Description

Étang Turlet is located at the southern exit of the town of Villars-les-Dombes. The lake has mainly open shallow water with some scarce reedbeds and wet woodlands. On the northern bank of the lake is a bird hide. Among the bird you can observe are Серая утка, Свиязь, Шилохвость, Красноносый нырок, Хохлатая чернеть, Красноголовый нырок,​​​ Чирок-свистунок, Чирок-трескунок, Лебедь-шипун, Рыжая цапля, Белый аист, Болотный лунь, Белощекая крачка, Чомга, Малая поганка and Черношейная поганка.

Details

Access

Étang Turlet is located south of the town of Villars-les-Dombes. You can park along the road close to the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions. From parking spot it is just a 100 m walk to the bird hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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