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Wallcreepers May/June Europe. 🙏 (1 Viewer)
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James Lowther
Well-known member
Hi Aly,
You’ve started another thread on this topic already, there are answers in there, better to continue that thread instead of duplicating here
James
You’ve started another thread on this topic already, there are answers in there, better to continue that thread instead of duplicating here
James
Oh… someone told me to put it on here as well… sorry! I’m not very technical. 😂😂
I advised Aly to post here James as her original post was in 'Say Hello' and didn't seem to be getting many responses!
Chris
Richard Prior
Halfway up an Alp
Hello Aly, If you’re good at hiking in the mountains there’s a regular pair here in the French Alps near the Col de la Colombiere in Haute Savoie, about an hour and a half walk from the car park at the Col itself. The road usually doesn’t always open till end May/early June though. Great supporting cast of other mountain species there too!
Hi Richard.. thanks for your reply.. I was going to head for Leuk from Geneva, but have no clue from there, my husband really wants to see a Wallcreeper which is why I was begging for help… 😁😂. We will only be there fri- Monday..flying from London..
Richard Prior
Halfway up an Alp
Hopefully you've had a look at this Leukerfeld - BirdForum Opus
It's a nice area to bird, I didn't see Wallcreeper on the two occasions I went to the lovely old packhorse bridge but it sounds to be a regular spot for them if you put in enough time there.
Being French I'm obviously biased towards our local sites!
It's a nice area to bird, I didn't see Wallcreeper on the two occasions I went to the lovely old packhorse bridge but it sounds to be a regular spot for them if you put in enough time there.
Being French I'm obviously biased towards our local sites!
I have looked at the bridge I think..although I thought it was called high bridge(?).. I’m not bothered whether we go to France or Switzerland, I’d like the easiest,closest option to airport…I am just gleaning info at minute, before I book flights/ hotel/ car hire etc..trying to do it as a surprise..as he is the birder..
Richard Prior
Halfway up an Alp
Yes, that's just me calling it a packhorse bridge, my friend told me it was Roman I think, do you have a particular date in mind? Of course, France is much cheaper (I don't work for the local Tourist Office, honest
) but as I mentioned, if the road is still closed at the Col it's a very long walk whereas at Leuk the road passes just next to the High Bridge.The last weekend in May is when I’m off work..Fri-Monday ..I generally just tag along on bird watching days but I thought I’d try to organise this as I’m sick of him saying he’s desperate to see a Wallcreeper… 😁Yes, that's just me calling it a packhorse bridge, my friend told me it was Roman I think, do you have a particular date in mind? Of course, France is much cheaper (I don't work for the local Tourist Office, honest
Hi Richard, do you have any clue if from Leuk the high bridge is accessible by foot or is it better to hire a car, get a bus/train? Quickest way possible?!many ThanksYes, that's just me calling it a packhorse bridge, my friend told me it was Roman I think, do you have a particular date in mind? Of course, France is much cheaper (I don't work for the local Tourist Office, honest
Richard Prior
Halfway up an Alp
So nice of you.. sorry to bother you. 🙏🥰
Richard Prior
Halfway up an Alp
No problem Aly, if we didn’t have visitors with us from 20 May to 10 June I would’ve offered to take you both up to the site here in France, let’s hope🙏 our Swiss Birdforum friends can help you out!
dalat
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Public transport and a little walk to the bridge is possible, by car as well of course. No big difference in how quick to get there. You can do as you prefer.
Leuk / Leukerbad is a real good option for a weekend. There is also Gemmipass reachable by cable car with Lammergeier, possibly Snowfinch, Bee-eaters in the valley etc.
Nice present for you husband btw, wish my wife would do such for me
So nice of you, Thanks for all your help.. happy birding. 😊
Thank you Dalat.. that is very helpful, I was worried I’d get to Leuk and have to trek for 5 hours to get toHigh bridge .. just deciding wether to hire a car at Geneva airport.. or get the Train to Leuk and walk.. xPublic transport and a little walk to the bridge is possible, by car as well of course. No big difference in how quick to get there. You can do as you prefer.
Leuk / Leukerbad is a real good option for a weekend. There is also Gemmipass reachable by cable car with Lammergeier, possibly Snowfinch, Bee-eaters in the valley etc.
Nice present for you husband btw, wish my wife would do such for me
Frank van Drogen
Not so important
Thank you so much. 👍
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