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Ex Polveriera Albignasego

Veneto  >  Italy

Wetland area close to the city of Padua. The nature reserve is managed by Lipu (BirdLife Italy).

Added* by Chiara Ciullo
Most recent update 20 April 2022
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Description

Ex Polveriera Albignasego is a former gun powder magazine. Five vast bodies of water were once dug in the southern part and are the most interesting part for birding. it's possible to observe many migrating or nesting species. Among the birds you can encounter are Great Crested Grebe, Common Kingfisher, Common Nightingale, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Hobby, Cetti's Warbler and Little Egret.

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Italiano: Area umida a pochi passi dalla città di Padova, tenuta dalla Lipu. Facilità di accesso e possibilità di osservare molte specie di passaggio o nidificanti.

Details

Access

From Padua take the SS16 adriatica southbound until you find Via Mameli, turn and find the entrance to the area at 500 meters. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

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Italiano: Da Padova si prende la SS16 adriatica direzione sud fino a trovare via mameli, girare e trovare a 500 metri l'ingresso all'area.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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