Oasi Ca' di Mezzo

Padova > Italy

Constructed wetland system by the Bacchiglione River that maintains typical lowland wetland environments.

Added* by Pietro
Most recent update 22 March 2024

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Description

Oasi Ca' di Mezzo is a true oasis of biodiversity in the surrounding agricultural desert. Right by the Bacchiglione River, 30 hectares of agricultural land were re-flooded to maximise the self-purifying capacities of the river. The area not only acts as a natural purifier of polluted river water, but it also hosts many birds.

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Italiano: Impianto di fitodepurazione che mantiene ambienti tipici di zona umida planiziale. Uno scrigno di biodiversità nel deserto agricolo circostante.

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Access

By car: Motorway A13 (Bologna-Padova) exit at “Monselice”, then proceed along the SP5 and SR104 roads following signs to Chioggia, then join the SR105 road and continue towards the SS309 road (Romea), finally turning into Via Argine Destro. Coming from the SS309 road (Romea), turn along the SR105 road towards Cavarzere near Passo della Fogolana, then turn onto Via Argine Destro. Car parks available for visitors near the Oasis entrance. By train: the natural Oasis is located about 11 kilometres from Pontelongo station (Venezia-Adria railway line), with good cycle-rail interchange facilities. You can also reach the oasis by bicycle. Oasi Ca' di Mezzo is always open, special guided tours can be requested.

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Italiano: Parcheggio pratico e accessibile, si puo raggiungere anche in bicicletta. Sempre aperto, si possono richiedere visite guidate apposite.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Dry , Slippery

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Gull-billed Tern
(Gelochelidon nilotica)

2. Little Bittern
(Ixobrychus minutus)

3. Purple Heron
(Ardea purpurea)

4. Squacco Heron
(Ardeola ralloides)

5. Glossy Ibis
(Plegadis falcinellus)

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