Hen Harrier & other raptors: winter dormitories
Black Shouldered Kites
Stone Curlew
Cranes
Alpine Accentor
Eagle & Long-Eared Owls
Bearded Vulture

The Plains of Pamiers, the Ariege & Eastern Pyrenees. Based in Fenouillet 66 or Ariege 09.​

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The Ariege & eastern Pyrenees are a fascinating winter location for birds offering a rare chance, for example, to see Hen Harriers gathering each evening prior to entering their ground dormitory.  Black Winged (or Shouldered) Kites gather in groups of 20 and Red Kites in numbers exceeding 150 each evening before entering their woodland roosts.  Stone Curlews & Golden Plover are found on the plains.  Many other species winter here.  Cranes are found in the Haute Garonne.In the high peaks to the south, a number of pairs of Bearded Vulture nest in January and struggle through often atrocious conditions to raise a single chick.  We support Bearded Vulture conservation projects.

Discreet, carefully managed visits to these special sites can be arranged.

There are very cheap flights to Toulouse outside school holiday periods.  We can provide airport collection/return.  A visit of 2 or 3 days would allow you to visit the main sites of interest.  There are also excellent restaurants, interesting markets and good art galleries in our immediate area.

Please contact me for more information.
e: contact@pyrenees.site