PNR de la Narbonnaise en Méditerranée

43.00919 , 3.02758

France

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 43.0092/3.0276 (2020-11-11 21:18:40 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "PNR De La Narbonnaise En Méditerranée" (2020-11-11 21:18:40 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus)
Slender-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei)
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus)
Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
European Roller (Coracias garrulus)
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)
Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus)
Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis)
Sardinian Warbler (Curruca melanocephala)
Dartford Warbler (Curruca undata)
Spotless Starling (Sturnus unicolor)
Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius)
Western Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica)
Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia)
Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris)

Spotless Starling (Sturnus unicolor) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:46:38)

Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:46:01)

Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:45:01)

Western Orphean Warbler (Curruca hortensis) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:44:49)

Dartford Warbler (Curruca undata) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:44:37)

Sardinian Warbler (Curruca melanocephala) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:44:25)

Blue Rock-Thrush (Monticola solitarius) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:43:56)

Rock Sparrow (Petronia petronia) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:43:42)

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:43:31)

Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:43:01)

Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:42:44)

Slender-billed Gull (Chroicocephalus genei) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:42:34)

Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:42:17)

European Roller (Coracias garrulus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:41:52)

European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:41:36)

Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:41:09)

European Honey-buzzard (Pernis apivorus) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:39:02)

Western Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:38:46)

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:38:24)

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) was added by Birding Languedoc (2021-12-23 10:17:00)

  • Timing and strategy

The Narbonnaise regional park covers the coastal area from Fleury d'Aude in the north to Leucate in the south and inland it covers the coastal Corbières range of hills from Fitou in the south via St André de Roquelongue and Montséret to Boutenac in the north.  The park encompasses and extraordinary diversity of habitats and offers fantastic birding all year round, with unrestricted free public access to the best spots. Most of the emblematic Mediterranean species are present at various times of the year.
Some of the best spots include the Leucate plateau and Etang d'Ayrolles for spring migration; the Roc de Conilhac for Autumn migration; the lagoons, reedbeds and former salt pans along the coast between Gruissan and Fleury d'Aude; the salt pans at La Palme; low-lying dunes and lagoons at les Coussoules and La Franqui; open dry grassland, garrigue and vineyards around Feuilla and Fitou.
The user-friendly free smartphone app Birdwatching Narbonnaise provides an enormous amount of information with top spots, top species, accommodation and much more! It is available on the usual platforms.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:37
The Narbonnaise regional park covers a large the coastal area from Fleury d'Aude in the coast north-east north to Leucate in the south and inland it covers the coastal Corbières range of Narbonne to hills from Fitou in the south. Fantastic south via St André de Roquelongue and Montséret to Boutenac in the north.  The park encompasses and extraordinary diversity of habitats and offers fantastic birding all year round round, with unrestricted free public access to the best spots. Most of the emblematic Mediterranean species are present at various times of the year. Some of the best spots include the Leucate plateau and Etang d'Ayrolles for spring migration; the Roc de Conilhac for Autumn migration; the lagoons, reedbeds and former salt pans along the coast between Gruissan and Fleury d'Aude; the salt pans at La Palme; low-lying dunes and lagoons at les Coussoules and La Franqui; open dry grassland, garrigue and vineyards around Feuilla and Fitou. The user-friendly free smartphone app Birdwatching Narbonnaise provides an enormous amount of information with top spots, top species, accommodation and much more! It is available on the usual platforms.
Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:32
The Narbonnaise regional park covers a large area from the coast north-east of Narbonne to Fitou in the south. Fantastic birding all year round with unrestricted free public access to the best spots. Most of the emblematic Mediterranean species are present at various times of the year. Some of the best spots include the Leucate plateau and Etang d'Ayrolles for spring migration; the Roc de Conilhac for Autumn migration; the lagoons, reedbeds and former salt pans along the coast between Gruissan and Fleury d'Aude; thethe salt pans at La Palme; low-lying dunes and lagoons at les Coussoules and La Franqui; open dry grassland, garrigue and vineyards around Feuilla and Fitou. The user-friendly free smartphone app Birdwatching Narbonnaise provides an enormous amount of information with top spots, top species, accommodation and much more! It is available on the usual platforms.
Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:30
The Narbonnaise regional park covers a large area from the coast north-east of Narbonne to Fitou in the south. Fantastic birding all year round with unrestricted free public access to the best spots. Most of the emblematic Mediterranean species are present at various times of the year. Some of the best spots include the Leucate plateau and Etang d'Ayrolles for spring migration; the Roc de Conilhac for Autumn migration; the lagoons, reedbeds and former salt pans along the coast between Gruissan and Fleury d'Aude; the
  • How to get there

Narbonne train station is the closest for low carbon travellers.

Carcassonne, Béziers and Perpignan airports all provide easy access too.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:19
Narbonne train station is the closest for low carbon travellers. Carcassonne, Béziers and Perpignan airports all provide easy access too.

Most of the birding spots in the Narbonnaise regional park are easily accessible and unrestricted (public access).

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:20
Most of the birding spots in the Narbonnaise regional park are easily accessible and unrestricted (public access).
  • Other attractions

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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You will find a lot of information on the free smartphone app Birdwatching Narbonnaise!

This user friendly app is packed with info and provides an interactive map with four categories of birder friendly accommodation. If you use the app to find accommodation please let the host know!

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Birding Languedoc on 2021-12-23 10:22
You will find a lot of information on the free smartphone app Birdwatching Narbonnaise! This user friendly app is packed with info and provides an interactive map with four categories of birder friendly accommodation. If you use the app to find accommodation please let the host know!

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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