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Châteauneuf — peregrine falcons
Châteauneuf - Faucons Pélerin
🇫🇷 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France — Altitude 227 m
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This live camera is set up to follow peregrine falcons near Châteauneuf, in the Loire department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Viewers come to watch these fast birds of prey whenever the stream is active. The page also shows local time and weather so you can plan your viewing.
About Châteauneuf and its setting
Châteauneuf sits at roughly 227 metres above sea level in the Loire, a region of rolling hills, vineyards and river valleys between Lyon and the Massif Central. The area mixes farmland, wooded slopes and small villages, which suits peregrine falcons that nest on cliffs and tall structures. The landscape changes noticeably from the valley floor to the higher ground to the west.
What the camera offers and when to watch
The title names peregrine falcons, so the camera is aimed at birds of prey rather than a town square or a road. Peregrines are most active in the early morning and late afternoon, when they hunt and return to their perches. Activity also depends on the season, since spring is the main nesting and feeding period. Viewing conditions will vary with light and weather, and the camera's own owner determines what is in frame at any time.
Practical notes and nearby cameras
The Loire has a temperate climate with warm summers, cool winters and fairly frequent rain, so spring and early autumn are comfortable for watching outdoors. If you are exploring the area, Lyon is about 29 km away, while Saint-Chamond lies roughly 12 km off. The nearby Saint-Chamond peregrine camera and the Yzeron camera are useful if you want to compare views across the region.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Châteauneuf now?
The current conditions and a 3-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated for Châteauneuf.
What time is it in Châteauneuf?
The local time for Châteauneuf is displayed at the top of the page, so you can check whether the birds are likely to be active.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is in Châteauneuf in the Loire department of France, at about 227 metres altitude. The map on the page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch the peregrine falcons?
Early morning and late afternoon are usually the most active periods for peregrines, and spring is the main season for nesting activity.
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