Description
Parco Comunale Bosco del Gerbasso is located within a large meander of the Po. A nice example of ecological restoration. They are aiming to recreate the ancient floodplain forest that once covered the Po Valley. On one side a sand extraction site, on the other side a beautiful nature reserve. Among the birds you can encounter are European Bee-eater, European Turtle Dove, Little Bittern, Common Sandpiper, Marsh Warbler, Melodious Warbler, Spotted Flycatcher, Little Egret, Little Grebe, Black-necked Grebe and Golden Oriole.
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Access
Parco Comunale Bosco del Gerbasso is located near Carmagnola. The area is indicated by signs, parking is available next to the entrance to the sand extraction site. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot.
