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Little Grebe
The little grebe is the smallest and stockiest of the grebes. It is immediately identifiable by its small round head, its small thin beak with often visible pale corners and its inimitable way of floating like a cork.
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Black-necked Grebe
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Greater Flamingo
Home >> Blog >> Greater Flamingo The Greater Flamingo is the emblematic bird of the Camargue. It is the only region of France where these birds nest and one of the only places in the world where the pink flamingo has returned to lay eggs every year since 1969. On the “Etang du Fangassier” more than 10,000 flamingos come to breed. These gregarious birds live in groups in wetlands. Greater FlamingoScientific name : Phoenicopterus roseusFamily : PhoenicopteridaeLength: from 120 cm to 145 cm – Wingspan: from 140 cm to 170 cmWeight: from 2.500 gr to 3.500 grIUCN Conservation Status: LC Description The species is unmistakable: the perched bird has an…
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Lesser Flamingo
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Wildlife photography
Home >> Blog >> Tutorials/Wildlife photography A few principles on wildlife photography, before purely technical considerations… Patience : It must be the first quality of any wildlife photographer, as well as a regular practice of this type of photography. Knowing the terrain and the environment where you practice is essential to capture interesting photos, and avoid disturbances of the fauna. The local fauna near your home often allows you to take very beautiful photographs, without looking for exotic fauna.Do not hesitate to revisit places or shooting spots. There’s always something going on, it’s all about being there at the right time. Just because you didn’t see anything last time doesn’t…
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Kingfisher
Home >> Blog >> Kingfisher The kingfisher of the Alcedinidae family, is a very colorful little bird with a very particular look, who attracts many wildlife photographers. The colors of its plumage, its attitude and its speed make it a favorite subject for many of us. KingfisherScientific name : Alcedo atthisFamily : AlcedinidaeLength: from 16 cm to 17 cm – Wingspan: from 24 cm to 26 cmWeight : from 30 gr to 45 grIUCN Conservation Status: LC Description The kingfisher has a compact body, its short neck supports its large head extended by a pointed beak, its tail and its reduced legs. It has the head a little darker than…
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Birds of Camargue
Home >> Blog >> Birds of Camargue The Camargue has been part of the 46 parcs naturels régionaux what does France count. This park, with an area of 84,800 hectares of land, 34,300 on the sea, extends mainly over the municipalities of Arles and Saintes Marie de la Mer. It is the largest wetland in France. An exceptional biodiversity is present in these wetlands. The Camargue is one of the last natural environments on the Mediterranean coast. Birds of Camargue for ornithologists as for photographers, the Camargue is a privileged place for bird watching throughout the year. Grey Heron Black-winged Stilt Pied Avocet Bird classification Camargue birds can be classified into four…
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The Camargue
The Camargue is undoubtedly a paradise for birds. These ensured the international reputation of the Camarque by their variety. This region has more than 350 species of sedentary or migratory birds.
