Nature reserve reception area: Open doors during the Fête de la Nature

Description

Open doors to the museum area :
- General presentation of the protected area
- Land protection is often the first stage in the conservation of species and habitats.
- Hydraulic management of the nature reserve increases the attractiveness of the site for bird species (waders, larids, ducks).
- Maintaining open spaces through grazing preserves feeding areas for grazing species (Wigeon, Greylag Goose, etc.).
- Regulations are absolutely essential for the conservation of species and habitats. Every visitor is invited to be aware of this and to adopt eco-citizen practices.
- The nature reserve participates in scientific research by developing activities to monitor bird populations: for example, ringing under the aegis of the Centre de Recherches et de Baguage des Populations d'Oiseaux (CRBPO-Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Paris), a partnership with the LIENSS laboratory at the University of La Rochelle (isotope and genetic analysis). Visitors can learn more about ringing by following a number of individuals of the Black-tailed Godwit species.
- One theme highlights the importance of environmental education and encourages visitors to find out more about nature conservation through eco-volunteering.

There is also a temporary exhibition room, depending on the season, and a shop.
The shop sells products from the LPO catalogue https://boutique.lpo.fr/.

Discovery kits are also available for hire at reception for families; these kits provide fun activities to enhance the discovery of two trails (Polders and Sablières trails) through two bird species (English and Spanish versions available for the Polders trail) - €10 for a family (max. 6 people) for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Binoculars for hire.