Observer les oiseaux dans la réserve naturelle de l’étang de Biguglia (Haute-Corse)

The lagoon of Biguglia is located on the southern edge of the suburbs of the town of Bastia, on the northeastern coast of the Mediterranean island of Corse (Corsica), France. It is the largest natural wetland on Corsica and is a good example of a well-preserved Mediterranean coastal lagoon. It consists of a freshwater lagoon, however the northern part is brackish because there is a 1.7 km long channel connecting the pond with the sea. The banks contain reed beds, salt meadows, alder woods and pastures. The lagoon is separated from the sea by a sandbank. The area is a Natural Reserve
The site regularly supports over 20 000 birds during the migration period and the winter season. In Spring, it’s a regular spot for Eastern species like the Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) and the Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis). An attempt to reintroduce the White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) has been done in 2001.