Étang Guichard

18.09282 , -63.07208

Saint Martin (French part)

This pond is right at the back of Friars bay beach. It is a polluted pond but still attracts birds, shorebirds in winter, Least tern for nesting in April/May

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• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 18.0928/-63.0721 (2021-01-17 12:48:47 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Étang Guichard" (2021-01-17 12:48:47 )

Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:28:38
This pond is right at the back of Friars bay beach. It is a polluted pond but still attracts birds, shorebirds in winter, Least tern for nesting in April/May

  • Top species

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• 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)

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  • Timing and strategy

morning hours uptill noon

best season is the winter and April / May

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:29
morning hours uptill noon best season is the winter and April / May
  • How to get there

right on the beach of Friars bay

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:29
right on the beach of Friars bay

free

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:29
free
  • Other attractions

Friars bay is a great beach for non birding company, several restaurants to choose from

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:30
Frioars Friars bay is a great beach for non birding company, several restaurants to choose from
Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:30
Frioars bay is a great beach for non birding company, several restaurants to choose from

no birdwatching facilities, the beach has all that is needed for drinks, food and rest rooms

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or near this site, including:
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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:31
no birdwatching facilities, the beach has all that is needed for drinks, food and rest rooms

Safe place

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• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:31
Safe place
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