Ornithological excursion: European Bee-eater
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The exotic colourful plumage of the European bee-eaters is very striking and their typical call can be heard from far away.
They belong to the most popular and rewarding targets for observation in Leukerfeld, particularly because they can be regularly seen from a short distance. European bee-eaters breed in colonies in nests they have burrowed themselves, often in sandpits or in steep banks above water. They are specialists in catching flying insects, and under ideal observation conditions you can sometimes hear the snapping of their beaks if they prey has just managed to escape.
The excursion is conducted in German and French.
Number of participants is limited.
Details
There are more Ornithological excursions:
Wednesday, March 04, 2026: Birds in the vineyard
Wednesday, April 08, 2026: Voices of spring
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Birds in the cultural landscape of Brentjong
Wednesday, April 22, 2026: (Migratory) Birds at Leukerfeld
Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Birds in the alluvial forest and wetland area
Tuesday, May 05, 2026: Common Nightingale
Wednesday, May 13, 2026: Birds of the rocky steppe
Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Birds in the forest fire area
Tuesday, June 02, 2026: European bee-eater
Tuesday, June 16, 2026: European bee-eater
Tuesday, June 30, 2026: European bee-eater
Further offers:
Saturday, May 16, 2026: Ornithological-Poetic Walk
Saturday, May 23, 2026: Festival of Nature: Hoopoe - the punk among the birds
Number of participants is limited
Arrival by public transport
Turtmann, Bahnhof Timetable SBBPrice information
Adults: CHF 30.-Children: CHF 15.-
Family: CHF 60.-
Member: free of charge
Transport costs not included
Registration
Registration is obligatory for this offer.
Registration contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch
Suitable for
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children >12 years
- 50+
Dates / period
16.06.2026 17:00 to 20:15
30.06.2026 17:00 to 20:15
Location of the event
Bahnhof TurtmannBahnhofstrasse
3946 Turtmann
Contact
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-FingesKirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60
www.pfyn-finges.ch