Where to watch birdsat Lac du Der?
To facilitate your observations, suitable structures are available on the shores of Lac du Der and the surrounding ponds.
On the dike
Dam Sainte Marie Du Lac Nuisement LacduderSituated on the north side of the lake, it’s the perfect place to watch Sandhill Cranes take flight or return. It’s also a great vantage point for observing Whooper Swans feeding on the mudflats in winter.
La Presqu'îlede Champaubert
Lac Du Der Church Champaubert Aerienne view4runnersAt the foot of the building, you’ll have a view of the exit from the south basin in front of the large footbridge. In winter, large numbers of birds come here to swim and land on the mud banks opposite.
Close to ports
Aerial view of the north basin dike at Lac du DerTo the south of Lac du Der, the harbor of the nautical station is often occupied by birds, summer and winter alike. Barn swallows, window swallows, black-headed gulls and common terns take advantage of the facilities to land and flutter around you.
