Birding advice please (1 Viewer)

[falconer2406]

Bit of a long shot I'm currently staying between Moulins and Vichy. Travelling here on A41 i think, i passed a small lake teaming with Egrets and herons it was approx 30 mins east of Moulins.
Anyone know this area or can point me in the direction of any lakeside birding in the area please.

 

[Jonathan Williams]

this looks like a good spot:

http://www.faune-auvergne.org/index.php?m_id=52&id=39088

Just west of Bessay sur Allier, reserve naturelle du val d'allier.

More than 30 Bee eaters present here Thursday 25th along with 5 cattle egrets.

 

[Jonathan Williams]

Here also looks pretty good, just South of the above location:

http://www.faune-auvergne.org/index.php?m_id=52&id=24594

Another decent looking spot here too:

http://www.faune-auvergne.org/index.php?m_id=52&id=25162

In fact, it looks like anywhere you can get to the river between Moulins and Vichy will produce birds.

Also look up as someone had 17 honey buzzards over yesterday. I guess they'll be using the river to navigate South. A short toed eagle was also seen doing the same a few days ago and there was a roller South of Vichy a few days ago too, so keep your eyes peeled.

 

[falconer2406]

Many thanks Jonathan much appreciated.
I found val dallier and also saw two Bee Eaters in flight. Made my week. ��

 

[Jonathan Williams]

Many thanks Jonathan much appreciated.
I found val dallier and also saw two Bee Eaters in flight. Made my week. ��

Avec plaisir. Wonderful, glad to be of help. Enjoy your holiday.

 

[Jonathan Williams]

Night Herons here today.

http://www.faune-auvergne.org/index.php?m_id=52&id=28047