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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 jun 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 Vrabac kamenjarac. Also Šumska ševa, Poljska ševa, Crnoglava travarka, Stepska trepteljka and Velika strnadica roam the various habitats. The Rusi svračak nests in the groves and hedges. Pupavac, Vijoglava and Ćuk are rare but present. The site is also good for migrants such as Eja livadarka, Crvenoglavi svračak and Obična travarka. In winter, the site welcomes many passerines Zeba, Severna zeba, Konopljarka, Strnadica žutovoljka, Crnogrla strnadica and Strnadica kamenjarka, but also Crvenokljuna galica.

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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 Vrabac kamenjarac (des nichoirs sont à leurs dispostion). Aussi, Šumska ševa Poljska ševa Crnoglava travarka Stepska trepteljka Velika strnadica arpentent les divers cultures. La Rusi svračak niche dans le bosquets et haies. Pupavac Vijoglava Ćuk sont rares mais bien présent. Le site est aussi favorable aux migrateurs comme Eja livadarka Crvenoglavi svračak Obična travarka. En hiver, le site acceuille de nombreux passereaux Zeba Severna zeba Konopljarka Strnadica žutovoljka Crnogrla strnadica Strnadica kamenjarka mais aussi Crvenokljuna galica.

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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