Étang Chevrise

18.09490 , -63.02835

Saint Martin (French part)

A big pond that was ruined by hurrican Irma in 2017. Slowly the pond is revitalizing and attracting birds again, warranting some exploration

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 18.0949/-63.0284 (2021-01-17 12:53:27 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Étang Chevrise" (2021-01-17 12:53:27 )

Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:21:10
A big pond that was ruined by hurrican Irma in 2017. Slowly the pond is revitalizing and attracting birds again, warranting some exploration

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  • Timing and strategy

best in the morning hours or late afternoon

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:21
best in the morning hours or late afternoon
  • How to get there

the pond is right on the mainroad between Grand case and Orient Bay

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:22
the pond is right on the mainroad between Grand case and Orient Bay

there are multiple acces points and help of a local guide is highly recommended

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:22
there are multiple acces points and help of a local guide is highly recommended
  • Other attractions

no other attractions

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:23
no other attractions

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:23
no facilities

safe to visit on all sides

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Edited by Binkie Van Es on 2023-04-30 21:23
safe to visit on all sides
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