Casino de Capbreton & Lac d'Hossegor

Landes > France

Seawater lake that is used by pelagics birds as a refuge and gulls in winter. The casino terrace provides shelter from the elements.

Added* by Hugo
Most recent update 4 Ekim 2023

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Description

The Capbreton Casino Waterfront is an excellent seawatching spot during autumn migration. Especially during eastward incoming storms. Kızıl denizdüdükçünü, Kütkuyruklu korsanmartı, Korsanmartı, çatal kuyruklu martı, büyük yelkovan, kül rengi yelkovan, Balear Yelkovanı, Fýrtýnakýrlangýcý, çatal kuyruklu fırtına kirlangici, Kara sumru and Kutup sumrusu are the target species when strong westerlies blow individuals to the beach.

Hossegor Lake is to check during autumn gales as çatal kuyruklu fırtına kirlangici and other pelagic birds can seek shelter in the lake. The lake is also used as a roosting place for gulls in winter

Details

Access

By car to Capbreton. Access to the 1st floor terrace of the casino by foot only. Click on a P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Sea , Wetland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. çatal kuyruklu martı
(Xema sabini)

2. Kızıl denizdüdükçünü
(Phalaropus fulicarius)

3. çatal kuyruklu fırtına kirlangici
(Oceanodroma leucorhoa)

4. kül rengi yelkovan
(Ardenna grisea)

5. Korsanmartı
(Stercorarius parasiticus)

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