Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD), Chavornay

Water bird reserve43 haObject number 114

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) (Water bird reserve)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Water bird reserve Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD).

Location and surroundings

Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) is a water bird reserve in Switzerland. The site lies near Chavornay in the canton of VD. It covers 43 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 114. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD)?

Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) lies near Chavornay in the canton of VD. The coordinates are 46.7193, 6.5660.

How large is Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD)?

The site covers 43 ha according to the federal inventory.

Water bird reserve: what is it?

Water bird and migratory bird reserves protect stopover sites for migrants and wintering grounds for waterfowl.

Is Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) in?

Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD) lies near Chavornay (VD). The town page collects every protected site around Chavornay.

Which protected sites are near Plaine de l’Orbe – Chavornay (VD)?

The closest are Pré Bernard, Creux-de-Terre (0 km), Pré Bernard (0 km) and Le Puisoir (3 km).