Foce del Trigno

Molise > Italy

The mouth of the river Trigno is a mix of brackish and freshwater wetland.This attracts migratory birds.

Added* by Noranten
Most recent update 25 January 2025

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Description

Foce del Trigno is a highly variable gravelly estuary depending on flooding and the water level. The observatory and ringing centre is not yet equipped but there are small observation posts created by birdwatchers.

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Italiano: Estuario ghiaioso molto variabile a seconda delle piene. Firma così paludi salmastre e di acqua dolce. Per questo esso favorisce la sosta di migratori. Non è ancora attrezzato l'osservatorio e centro di inanellamento ma esistono piccoli appostamenti creati da birdwatcher.

Details

Access

Foce del Trigno is located near the town of San Salvo. It is best accessible via the beach. You can park at Marina di Montenero di Bisaccia. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

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Italiano: Si accede più facilmente via spiaggia parcheggiando comodamente a Marina di Montenero di Bisaccia.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Pond , Lake , Beach , Sea , River , Dunes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Wet , Flat , High water possible , Sandy

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Common Ringed Plover
(Charadrius hiaticula)

2. Little Egret
(Egretta garzetta)

3. Zitting Cisticola
(Cisticola juncidis)

4. Ruddy Turnstone
(Arenaria interpres)

5. Common Sandpiper
(Actitis hypoleucos)

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