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Diga della Pepa

Ticino  >  Switzerland

Wetlands south where the Ticino river flows into Lago Maggiore. An area of marshes, reed beds, wet meadows and forest.

Added* by Claudio Danesi
Most recent update 25 listopada 2023
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Description

From the dam of Diga della Pepa you can overlook the marsh south of the Ticino river mouth and explore the south side of the river mouth on foot. It is the only mouth of a river in a lake which has remained in its natural state south of the Alps. The marshes, wet meadows, reed beds and forest are rich in birds. Among the birds you can see here are Crvenokljuni Labud, Čapljica Voljak, Modrovoljka, Vodomar, Vuga, Patka Njorka, Kokošica, Riđa Štijoka, Trstenjak Mlakar, Crna žuna, Mali Gnjurac and Veliki Trstenjak.

Details

Access

The ideal time for bird watching is from April to May. Click on a P in the map to get directions to a parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Lake

Conditions

Wet , Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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