The birds of the Golf de Servanes: preserving biodiversity

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The birds of the Golf de Servanes

These birds, which live at the heart of the Domaine de Servanes, are a veritable troupe of artists! The kestrel juggles with golf balls, the scrubland pitchou warbler sings catchy tunes and the bee-eater performs spectacular acrobatics! But beware of the woodpecker, an inveterate prankster who loves to distract the players by banging his beak on the trees!

The emblematic birds of the Golf de Servanes: preserving biodiversity

Kestrel
The Kestrel, nicknamed "The King of the Golf Air" for its incredible precision when hunting stray bullets, is also admired for its grace in flight.
Pitch warbler garrigue
The Pitchou Garrigue warbler is a veritable diva on the green, always decked out in colourful feathers and singing haunting melodies to liven up any round of golf.
Hairy crake
The Hairy Crab is a master of infiltration on the golf course, discreetly sneaking up to catch small fish in water obstacles.
Ashy heron
The Ash Heron, proud and elegant, prefers to fish quietly on the edge of the ponds on the course.
European Bee-eaters
The skilful and lively European Bee-eater is an expert at catching troublesome insects.
Oak jay
Le Geai des chênes is known for its collection of stray balls hidden in surprising places and for its perfect imitations of the noises that make golfers' heads spin in search of peace and quiet.
Black kite
The Black Kite soars majestically over the course, scanning the surroundings in search of its prey.
Green Woodpecker
The Green Woodpecker, an expert in the art of camouflage, blends into the foliage. Prankster and rowdy, he's always on hand to confuse the players.
Common Buzzard
The buzzard, with its piercing eyes, watches the game from afar, ready to pounce on its prey if the opportunity arises.
Cuckoo Jay
The Jay Cuckoo, a true master of illusion, imitates the song of other birds and distracts even the most concentrated golfers!
Winter Wren
The small but courageous Cute Wren is unimpressed by the size of the players and is always looking for a way to make its way onto the green.
Longhorn Warbler
The melodious voice of the melanocephalous warbler lulls the route to sleep and its presence brightens the mood.
Spotted Woodpecker
The Spotted Woodpecker, an expert hammmerer, makes the trees resound with its noisy beaks.
Jackdaw of the Towers
The jackdaw, a real player on the golf course, likes to sit high up in the trees and watch the players with curiosity and casualness, ready to fly away screaming happily.
Royal Milan
The Royal Milan, a symbol of purity and strength, captures our attention with its indisputable presence, seeming to reign supreme over the entire estate.
Red-headed Shrike
The Red-headed Shrike is a real acrobat, juggling elegantly between branches to catch annoying insects, while keeping a mischievous eye on the players.

We would like to warmly thank Jean-Louis Pujol, a member of Servanes and the Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux, for his magnificent photos.