Birds and butterflies
In the forests of the Monts de Lacaune, spring is the perfect time to listen to birdsong. In early spring, before the trees come fully into leaf (usually until early May), the birds are especially easy to see.
If you know where to look, you can spot an incredible variety of species: chickadees, finches, buntings, thrushes, woodpeckers, ravens, jays, quail, partridges, and many more—too many to mention. You might even hear the call of the golden oriole.
Around the old farmhouse, numerous songbirds nest and raise their young each year. In the stables, families of swallows return annually and continue to grow. Because the camp is located on the edge of unspoiled countryside, rich in wildflowers, the garden is also home to many butterflies.
Especially in spring, birdlife is at its most vibrant. With the trees still bare in early season, visibility is excellent, offering wonderful opportunities to observe the wide variety of birds that inhabit the area.
The bullfinch
The bullfinch with its striking looks.
The Marsh tit
The Marsh tit songbird and a visitor in our wooded garden.
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The great tit
The great tit a visitor in our garden eats out of your hands...
The garden warbler
The garden warbler is a striking bird who likes to keep hiding in the dense undergrowth.
The forest owl
At night you hear many sounds - but the call of the wood owl can be heard above everything. Ans have you ever seen the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), also known as the tiger owl.. The owls plumage is so beautiful. And... ever heard the typical sound of a night jar ?
Go bird watching
With birdwatching, you can enhance your connection with nature and appreciate a little more some of the diversity around you.
Bird watching is an activity you should try. It is an fascinating and liberating experience. You can take a walk and observe the day-to-day life of birds.
Many birds live here ; birds of prey, such as (of course) the common buzzard, but also the short-toed eagle.
Further on, the hen harrier Lacanal spotted: sparrowhawk, the Hawk, the Kestrel, the hobby and the black kite. Elsewhere in the park the Haut-Languedoc even come for griffon vultures.
Birds Of Prey
Woodpecker
Robin
A mecca for nightingales, woodpeckers, golden oriole, hops, honey buzzard, etc .. Enjoy the outdoor à la campagne the French countryside. Another way of relaxing!
Icarus blue
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To mention just a few butterfly species you can see here for example in late July: carcharodus alceae, swallowtail, oak page, brown copper butterfly, common blue, argus butterfly, heath, imperial mantle, large and small fox, the high brown fritillary, meadow brown, admiral peacock butterfly and comma butterfly.
Butterflies in the Tarn
Butterflies in all colours and sizes. The thistle butterfly striking butterfly is known as migratory butterfly. Also for viewing butterflies Lacanal is a good place.
The flowery grassland is a good area for butterfly species such as; scarce swallowtail, pale clouded yellow, glanville, heath, spotted and meadow fritillaries, provençal short-tailed blue and adonis.
The imperial mantle (Argynnis paphia)
The imperial mantle lives in forests with lots of violets and often fly along with the adippebutterfly The adippe butterfly is found along forest edges and clearings in the forest, where nectar plants are present.
Colourful caterpillar of the swallowtail
The swallowtail is the biggest among our native butterflies and for many the most beautiful butterfly!
Observing butterflies
Are you afraid of insects
Micropolis The city of insects is a leisure park in Aveyron, near the viaduct of Millau.
A very funny and educational (open air) museum for the whole family, here you can discover the insects and their environment.
