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Nature Festival: Birds

Time

07:30 - 12:00

Venue

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

The excursion "Birds of the Rottensand" in co-operation with the Valais branch of the Swiss Ornithological Institute takes place as part of the "Fête de la nature" and is thus free of charge for all participants.

Pflanzen (Symbolbild)
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The Swiss Ornithological Institute and the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park are jointly organising an excursion as part of the "Festival der Natur" and "Fete de la Nature".
A birdwatching tour through the Rottensand and along the wild Rhone. The predominant alluvial landscapes and dry locations create interesting contrasts in the landscape and are home to very rare, unique birds such as the common sandpiper, the Eurasian plover, the hoopoe, the wryneck, the woodlark, the red-backed shrike and the bunting.

Excursion in german and french. If you have you can bring binoculars or telescope.

Intended for

Age:
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+
  • Family

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active/passive

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

This excursion takes place as part of the "Fête de la nature" and "Festival der Natur" and is thus free of charge.
Registration is required: www.fetedelanature.ch or www.festivaldernatur.ch (Link) or with 027 452 60 60. Number of participants is limited.

public transport: Leuk SBB railway station
Languages: German, French
Weather dependent? Yes
Does it cost anything? No