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Petit Lac de Clairvaux

Jura  >  France

A wetland and shallow lake with lots of reed. Open areas alternating with vegetation high and low. Besides birds also lots of insects and butterflies.

Added* by Dorien Post
Most recent update 18 листопада 2024
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Description

The Petit Lac de Clairvaux is one of the two lakes in Clairvaux-les-Lacs. The Petit Lac is the smaller southern lake. It is a shallow lake surrounded by reeds, marshy areas and forest. From various surrounding campsites the area is easy to visit by bike or on foot. Various paths (which do not seem to be maintained very active) that lead through open plains, along reed beds, forest and water. Dry and with pebbles, sometimes also wet and muddy. Birds that can be seen or heard include Шуліка рудий, Очеретянка лучна and Зозуля звичайна. Also many types of insects and butterflies.

Details

Access

Petit Lac de Clairvaux is located directly south of the town of Clairvaux-les-Lacs. You can enter the area from several sides. The circular route shown on the map is approximately 4 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Hilly , Sandy , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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