Guided Bird Watching Tour in the Baie de Somme, Le Crotoy
Put yourself in the shoes of a birdwatcher for 2.5 hours and go bird watching in the Baie de Somme on a guided tour from Le Crotoy!
Practical information
A guided tour of around 2.5 hours to observe the birds of the Baie de Somme.
- Observe the different species of birds found in the Baie de Somme: gulls, spoonbills, egrets, ducks, etc.
- Approximately 4 km walk at a pace adapted to the group, perfectly suited to families with young children
- An educational and responsible approach, alongside a professional guide with a passion for the bay
Course of events
Please allow around 2 hours and 45 minutes for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the guide at the Maye car park, 15 minutes before the start of the activity (free parking)
- Introductions and briefing on the activity and safety instructions (approx. 10 minutes)
- Departure for a 2.5-hour hike in the Baie de Somme Nature Reserve:
- reading the landscape and briefing about the nature reserve (approx. 25 minutes)
- walk to the first observation area (around 15 minutes)
- bird watching using the telescope for 20 to 30 minutes, with explanations of the different species observed and their behaviour
- walk for about 20 minutes to a second observation area
- bird watching for about 20 minutes
- walk back to the car park (approx. 15 minutes)
- Back at the car park, debriefing of the experience with local recommendations, if you wish, and end of the activity
Activity requirements
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
The meeting time for this activity is changeable based on the tide: please contact the instructor directly once your booking has been confirmed.
This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Included
- Certified guide
- Spotting scopes
Do not forget to bring
- Water shoes or old shoes that will get wet
- Windbreaker
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
- Spare clothing
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat / Cap
- Binoculars
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loading… | |||||||

Is this a gift?
Practical information
Meeting point:
Spoken languages:
FrenchCancellation: Super flexible
Weather guarantee:
Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.100% Secure payment:
By credit card or PaypalA team of experts:
Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Thanks to its well-preserved ecosystem, the Baie de Somme is home to many species of birds as well as its emblematic seals: gulls, white spoonbills, egrets, ducks and more. It is a must-see for all nature lovers and birdwatchers, as our feathered friends are not the most difficult to observe from a distance. And even if you are not a biologist, there is nothing to stop you observing the birds of the Baie de Somme with a guide on this hike, starting from the Maye car park north of Le Crotoy! The experience is sure to give you some superb memories of the nature reserve and its landscapes, as well as introducing you to its 2-legged residents.
This bird watching tour in the Baie de Somme will take you into the heart of the bay for around 2.5 hours, with a local guide who will provide you with a wealth of information about this beautiful nature reserve in the Hauts-de-France region: tides, foreshore, flora and fauna, and so on. Special emphasis will be placed on the different species of birds encountered (identification, behaviour, etc.), which you will be able to admire up close thanks to the spotting scope carried by the guide. But if you have binoculars, don't hesitate to bring them along! Overall, you will cover around 4 km, with 2 stops of 20 to 30 minutes on the walking programme to take the time to observe the birds of the Baie de Somme. Children and adults alike will take away unforgettable images from this excursion, just 1 hour's drive from Amiens!
Whether you are a family, a couple, a group of friends or on your own, bird watching in the Baie de Somme is an activity that is accessible to everyone. And while it may seem easy to do on your own, nothing beats the company of a professional guide who can take you to the right places in the nature reserve with the best chances of seeing certain species!