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Nature Festival: Birds of the Rottensand

Excursion guided: Birds

Time

07:30 - 13:00

Venue

Bahnhof Leuk
3952 Susten

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 / Festival der Natur" and is thus free of charge for all participants.

a sandpipe
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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 "Fête 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.

This excursion takes place as part of the "Fête de la nature" and "Festival der Natur" and is thus free of charge.


Registration possible from March / April 2024 via these websites
https://festivaldernatur.ch or
https://www.fetedelanature.ch

Intended for

Age:
  • 10-14
  • 14-18
  • 18+
  • 20-40
  • 55+

Activity

Content: simple

Interactivity: active

Inside/outside: outside

Categories

  • Birds
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 / Festival der Natur" and is thus free of charge for all participants.
Arrival by public transport: Leuk, railway station

Equipment: Clothing suitable for the weather, good shoes, drinks. Binoculars or telescope if available.
Languages: English, German, French
Weather dependent? No
Does it cost anything? Yes