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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 9.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 44.643498,-1.038952 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : The bird park is spread over 120 hectares in lagoons, ponds, reed beds, forests and grasslands is located on a major migratory routes, were observed more than 300 different species of birds, of which about 80 nesting site. Birds present varies according to the season: herons, ducks, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors ... The course has 6 km with 20 huts, some raised, and 4 observersRecommended equipment : And 'essential to a telephoto lens, 300mm-400mm up, possibly with multiplication, a good pair of binoculars. The birds are wild, they are not fed by man, and remain wary of both the migratory passage of both the "residents". Most of the pictures are taken from shelters that have openings to three different heights (the lower window is closed and you have to open it manually). A support as a bean bag can be useful and perhaps the stand is not essential, however you can come across good photographic opportunities even outside the huts and I did not regret having taken the stand.Best months : The reserve is open all year round and species observable change depending on the season, every season has its own trump. The birds are more numerous at high tide: if you can check the schedule of the tides and revenue around 2.30 before high tide. Best to avoid the Saturday and Sunday for the biggest influx of visitors.How to get there : the bird park is about 50 km south of Bordeaux. The nearest airport is Bordeaux / Merignac. By car take the motorway A63 from Bordeaux Bordeaux-Bayonne and then A660 towards Arcachon exit at Le Teich, the park is well signposted and provided with ample free parking. Train from Bordeaux: Le Teich station is about a 15 minute walk from the reserveVisits : the entrance is free of charge (euro7.60), you can make a subscription for 3 days (€ 16) for 8 days (€ 26) or one year (€ 52), discounts for children up to 14 years, groups or families. The reserve always opens at 10am and closes from September 16 to April 14 to 18, from 15 April to 30 June to 19, from July 1 to August 31 close to 20, from September 1 to September 15 to 19.Notes : | | Nearby:   Dune du Pilat 14 km
 Bordeaux 41 km
 Bayonne 133 km
 Santander 156 km
 San Sebastian 166 km
 Zumaia 178 km
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