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The Camargue is a wetland region in the Rhône River delta in southern France. It is renowned for its unique landscape of salt flats, rice paddies, and extensive marshes. The white Camargue horses, black bulls, and large flamingo colonies are emblematic of the area. The Camargue is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and an important destination for nature photography and birdwatching.

The White Horses from the Sea

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The wild horses of the Camargue
In the early mist of dawn they look particularly impressive, the wild horses of the Camargue or the "White Horses of the Sea", as they are called by the locals.

The mighty bulls in the Camargue

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Camargue bulls in the early morning fog
The bulls in the Camargue (Raço di Biòu) still appear sleepy in the early morning fog, but it is better not to enter the breeders' fenced areas.

Lesser flamingos in the Camargue

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Lesser flamingos in the Camargue
With a bit of luck, you may see a rare guest in the Camargue - a Lesser Flamingo that has wandered into the waters and swamps of southern France.

Greater flamingos in the Camargue

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Portrait of a greater flamingo
In the entire area around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue you can photograph individual specimens as well as larger groups of the colorful greater flamingos.
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