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Villa Duchessa di Galliera

Liguria  >  Italy

Villa Duchessa is a 32 hectares urban park in Genoa. The area is dominated by a broad-leaved forest with ancient trees, on a hilly ground close to the sea.

Añadido* por Daniele Baroni
Última actualización 19 marzo 2023

Descripción

Villa Duchessa di Galliera is a nice spot for the observation of species breeding in broad-leaved forests in the Apennines, as Agateador Europeo and Pito Real. However, the most interesting species can be observed during migration, especially in spring. Indeed, the park is a raptor migration hotspot: hundreds of Culebrera Europea in March, and of Abejero Europeo in May can be observed in one day. During February-March, and October-November, thousands individuals of Grulla Común can be observed migrating over the park going to or coming from the wintering sites in France and Spain. Also, Abubilla común is frequently seen in the open habitats from March to May. In winter, Avión Roquero can be easily seen flying over the gardens at the entrance of the park, often with more than 10 individuals, and in the forest Reyezuelo Sencillo, Carbonero Garrapinos and Carbonero Palustre can be observed.

During extreme cold winters, Escribano Palustre, Alondra Totovía, Escribano Soteño and Escribano Montesino have been found in the gardens. Garza Real has nested in the forests, but not every year. Among the birds that can be seen all year round in the park, Reyezuelo Listado is very common both in winter and in spring, Herrerillo Capuchino is found in the sites with pine trees, and a pair of Cárabo Común is nesting close to the church on top of the hill.

Detalles

Accesso

The urban park can be visited only walking, and it is not allowed to enter the park by car or cycling. There are 18 km of paths in the park, but I recommend the route suggested in the map (about 5 km), as it covers all the different habitats. The Villa Duchessa is situated within city limits and therefore on walking distance from public transport: trains and busses. The parking spaces are shown in the map, but is not always easy to find an empty lot. Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking spot.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Agricultura , Ciudad/Pueblo

Condiciones

Montañoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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