Observer les oiseaux dans la réserve naturelle de la baie de Saint-Brieuc (Côtes-d’Armor)

The Bay of Saint-Brieuc lies on the northern shore of Brittany, France. It is bordered on the West by some of the highest cliffs of the region (more than 100 meters). This bay of Saint-Brieuc is one of the three largest bays in the North of Brittany. The tide can very impressive: at some periods of the year, the sea recides of more than 7 km, offering vast mudflats for wintering and migrants birds. The reserve of 1,140 ha, is the largest of Brittany and has been created in 1998. It includes the Anse d’Yffiniac and the Anse de Morieux, which represent 2 500 ha of mudflats at low tide. It can bea reached easily from the town of Saint-Brieuc, 10 km at the West of the bay. The reserve has different coastal habitats : mudflats, marshes, dunes and cliffs. It represents a wetland of international interest for migrants. Sheltering the bay, the rocky cliffs allow good climatic conditions (low wind, quiet sea) during the year (even in Winter), which is very important for birds. The plants and insects are also interesting and are of European interest.
This article has been published in partnership with the Maison de la baie de Saint-Brieuc.