Birdbrain22
Well-known member
Hi Folks,
I might have a business trip to France coming up in the next few months(i'm thinking March or April most likely). I will definitely get some birding in at some point. I have never birded France or any of Europe for that matter... so I am kind of clueless as to what to even expect. I will be in or near Asnières-sur-Seine, France which looks to be a little north of Paris. Can anyone help with providing good birding locations in that area/surrounding areas and what to expect there?
I may or may not have a car during the business portion/ but will most likely have one afterwards when I am on my own time so I will be able to drive around a bit.
This came about all of a sudden and I have not had a chance to even begin looking into birding there... I've got some time so perhaps this weekend I can spend some time on it. I figure waterfowl, Storks, herons, and the like would be the easiest to pick up (and Great Crested Grebe and Smew have always been a want from long ago). I don't even know what species would be around, are to be expected or are common. Any chance at Hoopoe, Euro Roller or any Bee eaters? Other passerines including the various Thrushes...so much to plan.
So again any advice/suggestions will greatly help as I am not sure where to even start. Thanks in advance.
BB22
I might have a business trip to France coming up in the next few months(i'm thinking March or April most likely). I will definitely get some birding in at some point. I have never birded France or any of Europe for that matter... so I am kind of clueless as to what to even expect. I will be in or near Asnières-sur-Seine, France which looks to be a little north of Paris. Can anyone help with providing good birding locations in that area/surrounding areas and what to expect there?
I may or may not have a car during the business portion/ but will most likely have one afterwards when I am on my own time so I will be able to drive around a bit.
This came about all of a sudden and I have not had a chance to even begin looking into birding there... I've got some time so perhaps this weekend I can spend some time on it. I figure waterfowl, Storks, herons, and the like would be the easiest to pick up (and Great Crested Grebe and Smew have always been a want from long ago). I don't even know what species would be around, are to be expected or are common. Any chance at Hoopoe, Euro Roller or any Bee eaters? Other passerines including the various Thrushes...so much to plan.
So again any advice/suggestions will greatly help as I am not sure where to even start. Thanks in advance.
BB22