Provence birding info please (1 Viewer)

Steve T

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2004

• #1

A week in Provence as an aniversary present. If I could present my wife with a view of an Eagle owl, I'm confident that she would let me spend a couple of days birding. So any info would be appreciated, especialy on those Owls. We are staying near Gordes, this month, June. I may not get back to BF for a couple of days, so thanks in advance for any info.
Steve

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Jun 1, 2004

• #2

Don't know about Provence but early June should be a good time for seeing Eagle Owls. The young are usually quite big, fearless & vocal at this time & the adults work overtime to feed them so that they are often obvious until 2+ hours after sunrise (though my experience is limited to central Spain!).

 

Steve T

Well-known member

• Jun 1, 2004

• #3

I was hoping somebody would tell me this was a good time, and I remember reading of Eagle owls not too far from Gordes, probably in one of the guides, I'll see if I can find it when I get home, so this all sounds hopefull. Thanks Steve

Any more info please................

 

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Periwinkle

Tame Valley Birder

• Jun 1, 2004

• #4

Steve T said:

Any more info please................

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Do a search on Surfbirds for a report by Chris Batty from the last winter before last for some good site details and information.

 

Steve T

Well-known member

• Jun 3, 2004

• #5

Periwinkle said:

Do a search on Surfbirds for a report by Chris Batty from the last winter before last for some good site details and information.

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Thanks Periwinkle. I found some good trip reports. Can't wait.......
Steve

 

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Bertram Bree

Member

• Aug 14, 2004

• #6

Hi there,
In the Pont de Gau bird parc in the Camargue Eagle Owls are kept in captivity with other species of Provence.One way of a certain tick! Also nearby at Albaron the Flamant Rose Restaurant has a huge collection of stuffed birds so yOu can tick tham whilst sipping a local bottle of mineral water or fruit juice!
Regards from Provence specialist Bertram BREE in sunny Jersey isle of flowers and Dolphins.

 

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black52bird

Registered User

• Aug 14, 2004

• #7

Eagle Owls

The Chaine des Alpilles was always a good location for Eagle Owls.
What else would you like to tick whilst there? Maybe I can help.
best
David