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St Ouen's Pond

St. Ouen  >  Jersey

Shallow lake with reedbeds and grazing fields close to the beach.

Added* by Rob Fox
Most recent update 21 januar 2022

Description

St Ouen's Pond is also known as La Mare au Seigneur. The lake is excellent for wildfowl, Eja močvarica and passage migrants. Managed by the National Trust of Jersey. Well furnished hide off Five Mile Road, with parking opposite. Smaller hide at south end (300m from main hide).

Details

Access

Off Grande Route des Mielles, JE4 5RL (also called Five Mile Road). 2 bus routes from St. Helier pass. Can be reached by cycle or on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration , Summer

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Main hide is unlocked between 09.00 and 17.00, longer in summer.

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