Where to watch birds at 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

©Sainte Liviere dike Aerial view Lacduder
Dyke of Sainte-Livière
To the northeast of the lake, this is a privileged spot to observe more discreet birds present for short periods.
La Presqu'île de Champaubert

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Champaubert church
At 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

Port of Giffaumont
To 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.