Bird Index


The following is a summary of birds seen around the village of Autignac since our arrival in October 2000 and is not considered exhaustive. It will be continually updated as the full picture develops year by year. References to the “Parc” refer to the Parc naturel regional du Haut-Languedoc, the southern boundary of which lies just to the north of the village.


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Birds Beginning With 'O'
Bird NameDetails

Orphean warbler

Another speciality of the area! Several of this cracking species take up residence in the village surrounds from 3rd week in April and are quite reliable to see, with patience. 2 singing males found at a new site on the southern side of the village in 2003. Continue to produce their distinctive song until the end of June. First 23/04/03.

Osprey

One migrant passed high overhead 16/09/01 and one in the evening of 13/05/05 which dropped down to the local reservoir, where it probably roosted. An early migrant was over the village 14/03/07 and another 23/03/07. Another autumn passage bird was over the village 30/08/07. A late spring bird, presumably non-breeder, passed north 27/05/08, along with a passage of c.200 honey buzzards. Seen in passage periods passing along river systems, particularly the Orb river and on the coastal etangs.