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Curlo - Cima Ramà

Liguria  >  Italy

The Beigua Natural Park is known as one of the hotspots for raptor migration in Italy, especially for the orlík krátkoprstý.

Added* by Daniele Baroni
Most recent update 13 srpna 2023

Description

Cima Ramà is located at northernmost edge of the Western Mediterranean Sea, and with mountains higher than 1000 m a.s.l. creating a bottleneck for migrating raptors. In spring, the most abundant species are orlík krátkoprstý in March and včelojed lesní in May. The site is probably the best spot in Italy for watching migrating orlík krátkoprstý. Individuals breeding in Italy cross the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, making a circuitous route so that the largest concentration of migrating orlík krátkoprstý in Italy occurs over the Ligurian Apennines, in this site (near Arenzano), both in autumn and in spring.

In mid-March, more than 500 individuals per day can be seen. The most favourable weather conditions are cloudy with southwestern winds, but with no rain. sup bělohlavý are also commonly seen in the area. In the first half of april, the migration of moták pochop peaks, and also many rorýs velký can be seen. orel skalní is a breeding species in the area. Cima Ramà is a good spot for falcons, especially ostříž lesní and poštolka obecná. Curlo is the easiest and better spot for watching raptor migration here, but also from the ridge toward the Riparo Scarpeggin or from the birdwatching tower you can do great observations. The best site also varies depending on the weather. in the rocky areas, skalník modrý is breeding and the zedníček skalní is wintering regularly. Also, in the Erica arborea dominated shrublands, the pěnice kaštanová is very common. Here, the orebice rudá is also present.

Details

Access

The site can be reached by car, from Arenzano following a small road leading to Agueta and Curlo. Click on the P in the map for directions. The walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Mountain

Conditions

Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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