The nature reserves Chablais de Cudrefin and Fanel on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel are part of the Grande Cariçaie.
Many rare and endangered species breed in the reed beds or rest here on their migration between breeding grounds and winter quarters.
The Nature Centre offers interactive exhibitions, observation huts, a nature trail, guided tours and events.
(Source and further information: www.birdlife.ch/lasauge).
The water area (Auengebiet) Eggrank-Thurspitz valley (Canton of Zurich) is one of the most valuable floodplains in Switzerland. Due to the variety of species, the area is of national importance.
The rich flora and fauna are promoted by revitalisation measures and the “Hochwasserschutz und Auenlandschaft Thurmündung” project.
(Source and further information: www.naturzentrum-thurauen.ch).
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