The ornithological observatory

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  • ornithology nature moutiers
  • marais de lyarne bird observatory moutiers en retz
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Presentation

In the Breton marshes of Moutiers-en-Retz, many birds come to rest. Come and watch them...
You can walk to the bird observatory, a wooden hut ideal for birdwatching. 
 
On the large lagoon, you'll discover some fine species of duck: mallard, shoveler, whistling duck, teal, shelduck, tern, white stilt, avocette, kingfisher, grey heron, blue-throated chat, curlew, etc.

The panorama from this natural area 
  • the pretty lagoon with its shallow waters, attracting sea, marsh and freshwater birds that come here to feed or rest 
  • the marshes of Lyarne
  • the elegant fisheries in the distance

How do I get to the observatory?
From the route de Moraudeau, follow the car park (open area) near the railway line, a path will take you there (800 metres).

Access to the observatory is free all year round.
Information
  • TYPE OF SITE :
    • Marshes - wetlands
  • NATURAL HERITAGE CATEGORY :
    • Natural area
    • ornithological observatory
  • ACCESSIBILITY :
    • No access to mobility impaired persons
  • TOWN :
    • Les Moutiers en Retz
Equipment/services
  • FACILITIES, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES :
    • Picnic area
    • Free car park all the year long
    • 800 Distance from the car park
Comfort
  • Facilities and services :
    • Car park

Map

Map

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L'observatoire ornithologique
Marais de Lyarne
Accès par la route de Moraudeau
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.05525
Longitude : -1.98414
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  • Distance from the center (church ) :
    • 13 km. from the center of Pornic
    • 2 km. from the center of Les Moutiers
  • Distance from the train station :
    • 2 km. from the train station of Les Moutiers
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Contact details
The ornithological observatory
Marais de Lyarne
Accès par la route de Moraudeau
44760
LES MOUTIERS EN RETZ
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