Bunker San Martino

Liguria > Italy

Good viewpoint in Genoa to watch spring and autumn bird migration along the Ligurian coast.

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Most recent update 4 April 2024

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Description

Bunker San Martino can be reached from Genoa in 15 minutes on foot. From the bunker you have a view of a large stretch of the Ligurian coast. Excellent in spring and autumn for bird migration. Besides migrating birds it is of course always possible to observe the resident species. Among the birds you can expect are Booted Eagle, Peregrine Falcon and Short-toed Snake Eagle.

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Italiano: Sito che si raggiunge da Genova in 15 minuti di salita a piedi. Dal bunker vista su ampio tratto della costa ligure. Ottimo in primavera e autunno per la migrazione. Sempre possibile osservare le specie residenti.

Details

Access

Bunker San Martino can be reached on foot in 10-15 minutes via steps and a path from the bus stop at Via Niccolò Copernico (Bus I19) in Genoa.

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Italiano: Si raggiunge a piedi in 10-15 minuti di scalinata e sentiero dal capolinea del bus I19 Via Niccolò Copernico.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , City/village

Conditions

Hilly , Dry

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Booted Eagle
(Aquila pennatus)

2. Short-toed Snake Eagle
(Circaetus gallicus)

3. Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)

4. Sardinian Warbler
(Curruca melanocephala)

5. Common Raven
(Corvus corax)

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