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Description
Cima Ramà is located at northernmost edge of the Western Mediterranean Sea, and with mountains higher than 1000 m a.s.l. creating a bottleneck for migrating raptors. In spring, the most abundant species are käärmekotka in March and Mehiläishaukka in May. The site is probably the best spot in Italy for watching migrating käärmekotka. Individuals breeding in Italy cross the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, making a circuitous route so that the largest concentration of migrating käärmekotka in Italy occurs over the Ligurian Apennines, in this site (near Arenzano), both in autumn and in spring.
In mid-March, more than 500 individuals per day can be seen. The most favourable weather conditions are cloudy with southwestern winds, but with no rain. hanhikorppikotka are also commonly seen in the area. In the first half of april, the migration of ruskosuohaukka peaks, and also many alppikiitäjä can be seen. maakotka is a breeding species in the area. Cima Ramà is a good spot for falcons, especially nuolihaukka and tuulihaukka. Curlo is the easiest and better spot for watching raptor migration here, but also from the ridge toward the Riparo Scarpeggin or from the birdwatching tower you can do great observations. The best site also varies depending on the weather. in the rocky areas, sinirastas is breeding and the kalliokiipijä is wintering regularly. Also, in the Erica arborea dominated shrublands, the ruskokerttu is very common. Here, the punapyy is also present.
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Access
The site can be reached by car, from Arenzano following a small road leading to Agueta and Curlo. Click on the P in the map for directions. The walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km.