Terres d'oiseaux, Nature reserve in Braud-et-Saint-Louis, France.
Terres d'oiseaux is a protected area located in the Gironde estuary, featuring wetlands, meadows, and water bodies across its landscape. The terrain includes open water surfaces, reed-fringed shores, and grassy fields that transform throughout the seasons.
The site was purchased by the local municipality in 2002 and officially protected in 2008 to preserve natural habitats. Public access opened in 2010, transforming it into a destination for visitors to explore and observe wildlife.
Birdwatchers gather here during autumn and spring to observe migratory species in large numbers, making the site a meaningful destination for those interested in avian life. This focus shapes how visitors engage with and experience the landscape throughout the year.
The site is accessible via marked trails, and observation stations positioned throughout offer good vantage points for watching birds. An observation tower provides an elevated perspective across the entire reserve, allowing visitors to survey the landscape from above.
The reserve serves as a major research center for snipe banding studies, contributing to the understanding of migratory bird populations across Europe. Scientists conduct banding work here to track movement patterns and monitor population changes over time.
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