BIRDWATCHING IN THE CAMARGUE MINI GUIDES

No 1 : Marais du Vigueirat

There are very few public footpaths in the Camargue and this will guide you to one of the best. Habitat encountered along this 1 1/2 mile walk includes marsh, riverine forest and reedbeds, enabling views of many different species of bird, including nesting White Storks.

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No 2 : The Northern Camargue

The Camargue Regional Park is full of birds for much of the year, but as the majority of the land is in private hands access can prove difficult. This guide points you to some of the best areas in the north of the region, and a country walk of approximately 1 1/2 miles. Interesting birds include Collared Pratincole and Little Bittern.

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No 3 : Capeliere & Vaccares

This guide takes you to a reserve whose lagoons attract good numbers of wildfowl and waders. Other habitat includes open heath and woodland. Also suggested viewing areas for the nearby lake.

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No 4 : The Eastern Camargue

The Camargue Regional Park contains abundant birdlife for much of the year, but as the majority of the land is in private hands access can prove difficult. This guide points you to some of the best viewing areas in the east of the region. Interesting birds include Great Spotted Eagle and Lanner Falcon.

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No 5 : The Western Camargue

This guide includes in depth descriptions of a nature reserve, a lake, a seafront and an excellent wader area. A multitude of species are seen here all year round – from skuas through wildfowl to rare waders such as Terek Sandpiper.

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No 6 : Digue a la Mer

This guide provides detailed information on one of the best migrant areas in the Camargue. If a mega rarity is likely then this is the area in which it will appear. During spring and autumn it provides a mouth- watering selection of birds.

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No 7 : Piemanson and environs

This guide covers the beach south of Arles, the lagoons backing onto it and a nature reserve nearby which contains 3 lagoons and a 5 mile trail. Rarities such as Audouins Gull, Wilson’s Phalarope, Black Stork and Caspian Tern are all possible here.

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