Port-en-Bessin-Huppain

Normandy > France

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is a small fishing village with many birds. It is located directly on the sea and on the coast.

Added* by Louis
Most recent update 18 oktobar 2024

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Description

In the harbour you can see for example Obični galeb , Crni galeb , Srebrnasti galeb , Sivi galeb , Mrki galeb , Morski galeb , Morski vranac , Veliki vranac , Obična bluna and Gluvara. In the village also Gugutka and Mala bela čaplja.

Details

Access

Port-en-Bessin-Huppain is located 40 km northwest of Caen in Normandy. You can park directly at the harbour. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Morska sprutka
(Calidris maritima)

2. Crni galeb
(Larus marinus)

3. Mrki galeb
(Larus fuscus)

4. Grivasta guska
(Branta bernicla)

5. Crni turpan
(Melanitta nigra)

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