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Plateau des Chaux

Auvergne Rhône alpes  >  France

The Chaux plateau is a must-see ornithological site, its fauna, flora and landscapes are exceptional, offering a taste of Provence.

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Most recent update 22 июня 2020

Description

The plateau is an agricultural area having kept a very authentic character and pastoral areas offering various environments. The site is best known for observing a colony of Каменный воробей. Also Лесной жаворонок, Полевой жаворонок, Черноголовый чекан, Полевой конёк and Просянка roam the various habitats. The Обыкновенный жулан nests in the groves and hedges. Удод, Вертишейка and Сплюшка are rare but present. The site is also good for migrants such as Луговой лунь, Красноголовый сорокопут and Луговой чекан. In winter, the site welcomes many passerines Зяблик, Юрок, Коноплянка, Обыкновенная овсянка, Огородная овсянка and Горная овсянка, but also Клушица.

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Français: Le plateau des Chaux est un site ornithologique incontournable, sa faune, flore et ses paysages sont exceptionnels offrant un avant-goùt de provence. Le plateau est une zone agricole ayant gardé un caractère trés autentique, culture d'aromatique et zone pastorales offrents divers milieux. Le site est surtout connu pour l'obseravtion d'une colonie de Каменный воробей (des nichoirs sont à leurs dispostion). Aussi, Лесной жаворонок Полевой жаворонок Черноголовый чекан Полевой конёк Просянка arpentent les divers cultures. La Обыкновенный жулан niche dans le bosquets et haies. Удод Вертишейка Сплюшка sont rares mais bien présent. Le site est aussi favorable aux migrateurs comme Луговой лунь Красноголовый сорокопут Луговой чекан. En hiver, le site acceuille de nombreux passereaux Зяблик Юрок Коноплянка Обыкновенная овсянка Огородная овсянка Горная овсянка mais aussi Клушица.

Details

Access

The Plateau is located above the village of Beaufort-sur-gervanne.

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Français: Le Plateau se situe au dessus du village de Beaufort-sur-gervanne.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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