Le Marais aux Oiseaux, Bird park and wildlife rehabilitation center in Dolus-d'Oléron, France.
Le Marais aux Oiseaux is a bird park and rehabilitation center on Oléron Island featuring extensive grounds with winding paths, ponds, oak forests, and quiet water channels. The site offers different habitats where birds and other wildlife can be observed in natural settings.
The center was created in the 1990s by converting former salt marsh areas into a protected zone for bird observation. The facility then specialized in caring for injured birds and restoring their natural habitats.
The name translates to 'Marsh of the Birds' and reflects its role as a sanctuary for water species. Visitors can observe how nature unfolds at its own pace within this protected space, far from typical resort areas.
The park is best visited during early morning hours when birds are most active and the paths feel quieter. Bring binoculars and sturdy footwear, as routes around water areas are often muddy and proper shoes are needed.
The center specializes in caring for swans injured by electrical lines and owls found along roadsides. This work reveals how directly human infrastructure intersects with wild animal life.
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