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La Franqui

Aude  >  France

Waterside village along the Etang de La Palme with a walkway and lots of benches to sit and observe the birds.

Added* by Peter Tamerus
Most recent update 21 október 2024

Description

Along the waterside in the village La Franqui there is a walkway and lots of benches to sit and watch the birds. The best time to visit is by sunrise early in the morning. plameniak ružový parade so close that your pictures will be super sharp! When the water level drops more and more, wading birds will appear! See the link to the tide table below. The lake holds a lot of fish and you can see large groups of kormorán veľký fishing. Among the birds you can encounter in the area are plameniak ružový, kormorán veľký, kalužiačik malý, močiarnica mekotavá, brehár čiernochvostý, kulík piesočný, pobrežník belavý and kamenár strakatý.

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Français: Au bord de l'eau, dans le village de La Franqui, le long de l'étang de La Palme, il y a une passerelle et de nombreux bancs pour s'asseoir et observer les oiseaux.

Details

Access

By car, from the toll road A9 go off by entrance and exit no.40. Take the RN9 afterwards the D627, after crossing the railroad go direct left, drive along the railway station Gare de Leucate- La Franqui. On Av. Pinet de Gaulade take the road called Chemins des Pitchinos, after a 200 mtr left Bd.des Coussoules, then take the 3 right Av. de Tamarins La Franqui. Parking is possible along the road. Click on a P in the map for directions. Take your time and use the whole boulevard from start to end. There is a separate walkway and easy to go on your bike if you stay closeby.

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Français: En voiture, depuis l'autoroute à péage A9, prendre l'entrée et la sortie n°40. Prendre la RN9, puis la D627, après avoir traversé la voie ferrée, prendre directement à gauche, longer la gare Gare de Leucate-La Franqui. Sur l'Av. Pinet de Gaulade prendre la route des Chemins des Pitchinos, après 200 mètres à gauche Bd.des Coussoules, puis prendre la 3 à droite Av. de Tamarins La Franqui. Le stationnement est possible le long de la route. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour obtenir un itinéraire.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Lake , City/village , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Dry , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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