| Observing the birds
in the Park |
The
Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park
constitutes a site of major ornithological interest,
by the diversity of its aquatic, paludal and terrestrial
habitats and because of its strategic loction
in relation to the migratory routes of the avifauna
of the western paleartic.
More than 250 species of birds have been listed
on the Aube large lakes and their surroundings.
Amateur or more experienced ornithologists,
are invited to come and observe the birds all year long in the Park. |
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Highlights
of the year: the autumn migration. Its large number
of cranes; the over wintering with 20,000 to 40,000
birds according to the climatic conditions and the
mating season.
On the edges of the Orient lake, Temple lake and Amance lake,
three ornithological observatories allow you to a quiet observation,
and there are many observation sites near the
dams. |
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For the protection of
birds and the Park, the League also offers outings
and ornithological stays to you during the year, so
as to discover the birds of the lakes, forests, meadows
and orchads... |