Where to Watch Birds in France

This guide to birdwatching in France recommends the best bird watching sites ranging from shorelines to woodland.

Information is given on the various habitats of each of the 297 sites - with 120 sites containing an itinerary cross-referenced to the text.

Tips on the birds likely to be seen there, season by season, and information on the best time to go for maximum enjoyment as well as information on the flora and fauna to be found on the site are included. Necessary practical details are given, accompanied by maps on access and how to get to the site as well as pointers to its suitability for photography, educational facilities, organized group visits and visits by disabled enthusiasts and those with young families.