Midway between the postcard and the living paradise<\/strong>, at the mouth of the ocean passes and the emblematic Dune of Pilat<\/strong>, the Banc d\u2019Arguin<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 located at La Teste de Buch \u2013 is a natural, fragile stretch of sand<\/strong>, which must be preserved at the height of the treasures he protects<\/strong>. Heading for this ephemeral land that changes morphology and appearance to the rhythm of coefficients and tides <\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Perched on their pikes, from the first minutes of navigation, Caujek terns mark the exit from the port of Arcachon<\/strong> and introduce a sublime day of discovery and observation. Distinguished from seagulls by their black cap<\/strong>, these elegant sentinels, return from Africa by warm currents to regain the spring warmth of Bassin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In charge of conservation, the crossing continues on Explanations from Benoit, this passionate naturalist who has been working to protect the Banc d'Arguin since 2015<\/strong> ; the return of the Siberian geese, the changes of plumage as the breeding season approaches, the hungry pursuit of a seagull by gulls. We listen to itLike a book telling this ecosystem<\/strong> which he seems to know inside out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using her twins<\/strong>, the experienced eye, the sailor spots and identifies the birds<\/strong> who fly over the immensity of this protected coastline and coordinate with precise gestures, varied anecdotes on the inter-species relationships, nesting and the plurality of this unique and privileged environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Superimposed on the Marine natural park stretching over more than 4,360 hectares<\/strong>, the Banc d'Arguin reserve is home to very numerous colonies of migratory birds and permanent residents<\/strong>. Among them, five species of gulls<\/strong> nest in the heart of this wild territory: marine, white-faced, audoin, silvery or brown<\/strong>, if some of them generally live on the shores of the Mediterranean, rare couples, well acclimatized, prefer the mild temperatures of our lovely Bassin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Within sight, as our boat approaches the island, peaceful and defended<\/strong>, A great cormorant spreads its wings like a standard<\/strong> while a pair of oystercatchers magpie, inseparable until the end of their lives,<\/strong> sweep the sand with their long beaks in search of insects and small crustaceans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their presence is favored by the proximity of oyster parks, The reserve's wading birds share this precious territory with the seafarers<\/strong>, feeding almost exclusively on cockles, mussels and shellfish left in their wake<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Grey plovers, Kentish ringed plovers, oystercatchers, all take advantage of this prosperous space where predation is rare and where humans, fortunately, do not have all the rights.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The barge moored and feet on land<\/strong>, Johan follows in Benoit's footsteps, so as not to risk compromising a nest and breaking the eggs. Deposited in the marram grass, the eryngos, the euphorbias, similar to sand <\/strong>with which they are confused, If the eggs manage to deceive the animal through mimicry, in front of man, they suffer from their striking resemblance to the surrounding grains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also for Benoit, Marion and their team, surveillance, Marking out, demarcating protected areas, census and population counts remain priority missions to preserve this environment <\/strong>erosion and, at the same time, ensure a high rate of fledging among juveniles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To raise awareness among the inhabitants of Bassin and those who visit it to preserve the magic of this exceptional territory <\/strong>where the waters of the Leyre and the Atlantic meet to create the Bassin, the Cistude Nature Association<\/a> offers you from April 7 to 10, in parallel with the 50th anniversary of the R\u00e9serve Ornithologique du Teich<\/a><\/strong>, a whole exhibition around this element which protects, waters and shelters many lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Storytelling walks, exhibitions, screening of documentaries<\/strong> and inauguration of a new discovery trail in the Reserve<\/strong>, everything invites you to come and meet all the speakers present at this new edition of Wild Territories Festival<\/a><\/strong>s and exchange around this inexhaustible and exciting theme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find the full program of Wild Territories Festival<\/strong> by HERE<\/strong><\/a>, and more information on the 50th anniversary of the R\u00e9serve Ornithologique du Teich<\/strong> by THERE<\/a> <\/strong><\/mark>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"-](\"https:\/\/bassin-arcachon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sans-titre-2023-03-28T122748.796-1024x683.png\" "\\"-")
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