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Colline de Chamblon

Nord-Vaudois  >  Switzerland

The hill of Chamblon is an island of dry conditions in the moister Plaine de l'Orbe. The area is a military field but is generaly easy (and allowed) to access.

Added* by Sylvain Antoniazza
Most recent update 7 Haziran 2020

Description

The area is inhabited by thermophilic species that are not that common in the broader area. The landscape is nice and some species in other taxon are common here and sometimes very rare around. The area holds one of biggest density of Bülbül in Switzerland.

Details

Access

The area is best visited on foot (and partly with wheelchair) or eventually by bicycle (cars are not allowed on the military field). Access by car is the easiest. For parking see the P on the map. But access by bus (from Yverdon station for exemple) is also fairly easy.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , City/village

Conditions

Hilly , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round , Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

On the hill, there is a big population of Himantoglossum hircinum, a rare orchid in Switzerland. There is also a big population of Alytes obstetricans, which is not such a common toad in Switzerland. A visit by night in the village of Chamblon especially close to the many old walls and if it is rainy will probably allow to hear one of those little guys.

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