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Description
Étangs de Mizérieux are two small ponds located in mature woodland along the Loire. You can easily explore the area on foot. When we visited in July we saw two Golden Oriole, five Black-crowned Night Heron, a colony of herons, European Turtle Dove, Common Nightingale, and a family of muskrats. The Black-crowned Night Heron were shy, but not really hidden at all. Together with the Golden Oriole, Black Kite and Cattle Egret flying it was already a wonderful visit. But then we also saw and heard Common Nightingale and European Turtle Dove, and the usual smaller birds. All easy to observe. On the first pond you can also enjoy the family of muskrats, 7 members. I think I also heard a Stone-curlew, but I'm not entirely sure. We were there with a camper, and it is a very good place to spend the night.
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The Mizérieux ponds are located east of the village of Mizérieux. It is an excellent place to stay overnight near Lyon (80 km). The ponds are easily accessible by car and there is enough space to park your car. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. The best time to visit is in the evening or morning. In the evening you have a good chance to spot the muskrats. You can explore the area on foot, it is well maintained.