The Camargue is a coastal region in southern France located south of the city of Arles, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône river delta. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhô
Former Sylvéréal bridge (2007) upon le petit Rhône.
Shoreline of the Étang de Vaccarès.
Flamingos in the Camargue
Horses and cattle in the Camargue
The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, Central Asi
Camargue
…and has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International. Its brine ponds provide one of the few European habitats for the greater flamingo. The marshes are also a prime habitat for many species of insects. Camargue horses (Camarguais) roam the extensive marshlands, along with Camargue…
010 Greater flamingos male and female in the Camargue during mating season Photo by Giles Laurent
Taking off in Camargue, France
Landing in the Camargue, France
With a lesser flamingo, in Mumbai, India