Descripción
The Lago di Cornino reserve is named after Lake Cornino, a small lake of clear deep blue water, and borders the mighty Tagliamento River, the last “free” river in Europe. It was established in 1996 but the project of re-introducing Buitre Leonado to the region dates back to the 1980s. At that time about 75 vultures were released and a feeding point was created. According to the reserve’s website, the colony currently has about 150 griffons in winter and over 200 in spring and summer, when individuals arrive from other Mediterranean countries, and about 30 pairs nest along the central section of the valley of the River Tagliamento. Other large birds that can be observed circling above the sheer rock walls or around the feeding station include Alimoche Común, Buitre Negro, Águila Real, Milano Real and Milano Negro.
During spring and autumn migration one may also spot several less common birds of prey such as Culebrera Europea , Abejero Europeo , Águila Pescadora, Aguilucho pálido, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Aguilucho Cenizo and Cernícalo Patirrojo.
Other species commonly observed around the visitor centre and the lake include Curruca Capirotada , Ruiseñor Común , Arrendajo Euroasiático , Escribano Montesino and Mosquitero Papialbo. Búho Real, Cárabo Común and Mochuelo Europeo also inhabit the area.
Detalles
Accesso
Lago di Cornino is located 30 km north of Udine, near the village of Sompcornino. Best accessible by car. There is a small car park at the visitor centre. Press P on the map for directions to the car park.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Montaña , LagoCondiciones
MontañosoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primavera , Verano , Primavera , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
The best view of the feeding station is from within the visitor centre and therefore only accessible at opening hours. There is also a small exhibition about the geography of the region and its fauna and flora at the visitor centre. A few captive birds are exhibited here, e.g. specimen of griffon vulture that could not be released.


