Cette réserve naturelle d’une superficie de 24 ha est située non loin de l’actuel lit de la Semois. Un bras mort de cette dernière donna naissance à cette zone particulière où faune et flore évoluent en toute quiétude.Les travaux d’aménagement et de redressement du lit de la Semois au XIXe siècle ont provoqué l’isolement de ce bras désormais alimenté par des sources. Le site compte parmi les zones humides les plus remarquables de la Lorraine belge.On peut y observer de nombreux oiseaux : héron, martin pêcheur, bouvreuil, chardonneret, cigogne noire… mais également des castors et libellules.La flore est également remarquable notamment par la présence de plantes spécifiques aux marais (nénuphars et hottonie des marais) et d’orchidées comme les platanthères ou les épipactis protégées.
Contacts
6740Sainte-Marie-sur-Semois (Etalle)
49.6724
5.56325
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Prix
Gratuité
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