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Etang des Salines

Martinique  >  France

Salt lake that is a protected natural site made up of diverse environments around a body of water.

Added* by jgazal
Most recent update 28 березня 2024

Description

Etang des Salines is the main site for observing birds in Martinique. The site allows you to observe birds of humid environments of the lake and the mangroves, the dry environments of the savannahs and the dry coastal forests. In the southwest corner of the lake you can take a circular walk through a part of the lake that has two bird observatories.

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Français: L'étang des salines est un site naturel protégé composé de milieux diversifiés autour d'un plan d'eau. Principal site d'observation de l'avifaune en Martinique, le site permet d'observer les espèces des milieux himides de l'étang et la mangrove, des milieux secs de la savannes et des forêts sèches de littoral.

Details

Access

Etang des Salines is located on the southernmost point of the island of Martinique. Park in the beach car park. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. From the parking follow the beach. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 400 meters and passes two bird observatories.

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Français: Suivre la plage des salines. Se garer sur le parking de la plage.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Sea , Beach , Pond

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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