La Fercelle lake: Autumn

La Fercelle lake like many others in Sologne was probably made in the middle-age by monks, with the purpose of providing a proteins' source to the local populations.  
This lake is depicted in the Napoléon fiscal mapping ("Cadastre") in the beginning of the 19th. Century.  I didn't find (nor really search for) older maps.  
In the late part of the 20th. Century, the lake land was cultivated and its sluice-gate disabled.  When it became a part of La Cloche Naturetum (http://www.naturetum.com/), we restablish the waters and can now admire many species of visiting water birds.  Especially the lake is a stopover for migrators:  as it is situated in a large open plain, birds can see it from very far, and can also feel secure (as they easily monitor its surroundings).

In Autumn, La Fercelle is a fairyland, with migrating birds flying in and out, swimming, etc., and the splendid colors of the trees in its North.
Please come and visit us!