Birdwatching in Leucate
While camping in Fitou near Leucate, try your hand at birdwatching. The area is renowned for its birdwatching.
Birdwatching
Birdwatching has always fascinated mankind. It involves observing birds in their natural environment or on migration, using binoculars or a telescope.
Some even take the opportunity to take incredible shots with their cameras, even capturing birds in flight, resulting in unforgettable photos. Some even try it with their smartphones, but that’s no mean feat.
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An SLR or a good compact camera with a fast exposure speed will enable you to freeze the bird in flight. Whatever species you see, you’ll come away from the walk with some impressive memories (or snapshots, for the lucky ones). A unique moment to experience with family or friends during your stay in the Aude.
Leucate, an incredible spot for birdwatchers
The Aude is one of the most important birdwatching areas, being at the heart of migration between Western Europe and Africa. Today, the Falaise de Leucate is the most important site in France in terms of migratory bird flows, a godsend for all birdwatching enthusiasts.
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The two best spots for birdwatching near Fitou are the Leucate cliff and the Leucate lighthouse. The latter offers an incredible view of the sea and the entire plateau.
What kind of birds can you see in Leucate?
Many bird species can be seen, depending on the season.
Here are just a few examples:
Winter
In winter, you’ll find whistling ducks, red-breasted mergansers, arctic loons, great cormorants, great crested and black-necked grebes, green-winged teal, etc. …
Spring
In spring, birds of prey (Short-toed Eagle, Harriers, Falcons, etc.), storks, herons, little egrets, black-crowned night herons, wood pigeons, hoopoes, etc. can all be seen…
