Where to watch birdsat Lac du Der?
To facilitate your observations, suitable structures are available on the shores of Lac du Der and the surrounding ponds.
On the dike
Morning crane observationGiffaumont dam
Located to the south of the lake, it’s an ideal vantage point from which to watch Sandhill Cranes take to the skies in the early hours of the morning or return from the fields. Numerous islands in front of the dike are ideal for parking birds during migration.
La Presqu'îlede Champaubert
Presquile Champaubert South basin LacduderSouth basin
Between the Champaubert peninsula and the Giffaumont nautical station, the Bassin Sud is an enclave where many birds come to rest.
Close to ports
Port De Nuisement P.philippePort de Nuisement
To the far north, next to the basin, the port of Nuisement is protected by dikes, allowing early-morning and daytime birdwatching along the dikes and on the grassy and muddy banks.
