On Ile de Ré, where 310 species of bird have been seen. It is worth a visit whatever the season as the reserve is a breeding ground, migratory stop-off point as well as where many birds overwinter including wildfowl such as Brent Geese, and Short-eared Owls. It’s an excellent place to see breeding Bluethroats. Created in 1980 on what were once salt plans, it covers 195 hectares and is run by the Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux (LPO).
Visitors can walk or cycle the circular trail through the salt marshes, lagoons and mudflats. It’s at its best from three hours before high tide, and there are also a number of guided walks, some even at night, that focus on the area’s flora and fauna.
Contact Information
Tel: +33 5 46 29 50 74
Website: ile-de-re.lpo.fr