September/October 2021 pictures
Posted on 28-10-2021
Intercalary period in the Camargue, autumn is the season of passage between the departure of the migrants and the arrival of the winterers who will spend the winter in the Camargue. Most will move north in February March, mainly ducks and Common Cranes.
The Common Cranes migrate to the Camargue at the end of October, beginning of November, the next photo outings should therefore allow to go to their meetings.
Among the passerines, the Remiz penduline also begins to show the tip of its beak, maybe me will it be possible to observe them in the reed beds. Among the ducks, the Teal should arrive soon...
Western Osprey
Camargue
From the end of August, ospreys living in Europe are migratory. They take up their winter quarters south of the Sahara and return in April. The osprey feeds exclusively on fish caught on the surface of the water.
Common Snipe
Camargue
The Camargue is a stopover area for snipe which will winter in North Africa and a wintering area for others, less travelers. It is found at the edge of freshwater marshes and ponds.
The other photos below concern birds that can be observed all year round in the Camargue, they are sedentary.
Western Cattle Egret
Camargue
The tree of Western Cattle Egret
Camargue
Greater flamingo
Camargue
Greater flamingo
Camargue
Flight of the Great Egret
Camargue
Great Egret in flight
Camargue
Great Egret in flight
Camargue
Spotted Redshank in flight
Camargue
Quarrel of Spotted Redshank
Camargue
Little Egret
Camargue
Kingfisher on his fishing post
Camargue