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Col de l’Escrinet

A place of peace for migratory birds

The issue

Destruction of the landscape, toxins, climate change, human-made obstacles, noise – today, migratory birds are under threat from a variety of elements. If that wasn’t enough, they must also contend with the fact that migratory bird hunting in southern Europe remains widespread.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of migratory birds fly over the Col de l’Escrinet (Escrinet pass) in southern France. For years, hunting them was not only legal but undertaken with great zeal.

Hunting migratory birds was legal on the Col de l' Escrinet for a long time and was literally practised with fervour.
From death trap to resting zone: the Col de l'Escrinet
Today, migratory birds over the Col de l'Escrinet are no longer shot, but admired and counted.
Where hunters used to lurk to shoot every flying creature, peace has finally returned.

The park

From death trap to quiet zone: Fondation Franz Weber decided to put an end to this disastrous situation for migratory birds and purchased the top of the pass Col de l’Escrinet in the Ardèche in 2001.

Peace has now returned to the spot where hunters previously lurked to bring down any birds flying overhead. The poachers have been replaced by ornithologists, nature lovers and environmentalists. Today, migratory birds are no longer shot down, but admired and counted.

Our goals

  • Protected area for the migratory birds passing over the Col de l’Escrinet region on their journey
  • Observe and count all bird species appearing in the area and protect them against hunting and shooting
  • Contribute to the research of Europe’s numerous migratory bird species
  • Protect the landscape from destruction

Facts and Figures

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0 bird species and more
HAVE BEEN COUNTED BY ORNITHOLOGISTS ON THE COL DE L’ESCRINET IN TOTAL
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BEGAN ITS RESCUE CAMPAIGN FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS ON THE COL DE L’ESCRINET
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GATHER DAILY TO ADMIRE BIRD MIGRATIONS

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