Landes pond, pond in France
Landes pond is an artificial lake in the Limousin region that spreads across roughly 165 hectares. The water body is ringed by meadows, deciduous woods, and wetland areas that form essential habitats for wildlife.
The pond was created in 1684 under the Occitan name L'estanh de las Landas as an artificial waterway in the Limousin area. It now stands as one of the final remnants of the region's original sedimentary formations.
The pond was named after the surrounding open lands that once covered this region.
Four observation posts give visitors good views of birds and other animals without causing disturbance. A walking trail of roughly 7 kilometers goes through different habitats and provides multiple lookout spots.
The reserve holds an impressive range of species with more than 200 bird types and over 40 dragonfly varieties. What stands out is the presence of plants protected by law that thrive here and are scarce elsewhere in the region.
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