The Ariege has an amazing
diversity and abundance of both permanent resident birds and summer
visitors. Spring brings the arrival of the summer migrants
includes Shrikes, Hoopoe, Bee-eaters, Black Kites plus the more common
European wide visitors such as Swallows and Swifts. In late summer you
can observe flocks of Kites preparing to head south plus we have observed
Rollers in August for the past 2 years. There are a huge number of
birds of prey; owls, large raptors, falcons, vultures, including numerous
Griffons, plus occasional Egyptian and Bearded Vultures.
Add to this collection
Roe and Red Deer, Wild Boar, Fox, Badger, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel and even
a very occasional Brown Bear, plus a myriad of butterflies, lizards, insects
and bats, the Ariege offers a wonderful opportunity to see many of Europe's
finest wildlife.
