La Tolfaccia - Monti della Tolfa

Lazio > Italy

In the heart of Tolfa hills, Tolfaccia hill and Freddara wood is the best site in central Italy to meet Red Kite wintering (+100 individuals) and breeding.

Added* by SERGIO MURATORE
Most recent update 21 April 2023

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Description

Tolfaccia hill and Freddara wood in the Monti della Tolfa (Tolfa hills) are a great spot for observing Red Kite. In the open grassland among the coppice woods it is also common to see Black Kite, Short-toed Snake Eagle, European Honey-buzzard, Stone-curlew and many other species.

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Access

It is possible to reach Tolfaccia hill by car. Click on the P in the map for directions. The best way to explore the site is continuing on foot towards Freddara wood.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Grassland , Valley

Conditions

Hilly , Dry , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Spring migration , Autumn

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Red Kite
(Milvus milvus)

2. Stone-curlew
(Burhinus oedicnemus)

3. Short-toed Snake Eagle
(Circaetus gallicus)

4. Black Kite
(Milvus migrans)

5. Red-backed Shrike
(Lanius collurio)

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