Les oiseaux des bancs de sable de la Loire - Tours - France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Chickilim
N 47° 23.857 E 000° 41.553
31T E 325884 N 5251932
[E] This birdwatching location is located in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France. [F] Ce point d'observation des oiseaux des bancs de sable se trouve à Tours en Indre-et-Loire.
Waymark Code: WMV40Z
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 02/19/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
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[E] In spring and early summer, many birds breed on sandbanks. Often, the nest is a simple basin on the gravel where the eggs are deposited. These moments are precious and fragile for the survival of species. Yet the dangers are numerous: floods and predators can compromise the reproduction of birds. Unfortunately, human activity can aggravate the situation during bathing or wild berthing of islets.

This is why LPO Touraine invites you not to land on the zones marked by signs between April 1st and August 15th. Observe the birds at a distance, you will then catch the spectacle of wild life.


[F] Au printemps et au débur de l'été, de nombreux oiseaux se reproduisent sur les bancs de sable. Souvent, le nif est une simple cuvette sur les graviers où sont déposés les oeufs. Ces moments sont précieux et fragile pour la survie des espèces. Pourtan les dangers sont nombreux : crues et prédateurs peuvent compromettre la reproduction des oiseaux. Malheureusement, les activité humaines peuvent aggraver la situation lors de la baignade ou d'accostage sauvage des îlots.

C'est pourquoi, la LPO Touraine vous invite à ne pas débarquer sur les zones signalées par des panneaux entre le 1er avril et le 15 août. Observez les oiseaux à distance, vous surprendrez alors le spectacle de la vie sauvage.
Park Name: Loire Valley

Sponsoring Organization: LPO

Handicap Accessible?: Yes

Website: [Web Link]

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River banks


Entrance Fee: Not Listed

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

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