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Foce del Segno

Liguria  >  Italy

This site is interesting for birdwatching especially during the winter, when the water birds stop here either in the sea or at the mouth of the river.

Added* by Francesco
Most recent update 10 mars 2025
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Description

The river Segno flows into the sea in the town of Vado Ligure. Birdwatching around the mouth of the river Segno (Foce del Segno) is particularly good for species of ducks, seabirds or other wintering birds. Seagulls (Hettumáfur, Klapparmáfur, Sílamáfur), loons (Glitbrúsi and rarely​​​ Himbrimi) and grebes (Toppgoði, Flórgoði, Stargoði) are especially frequent. While the beach is often frequented by waders, herons and other small passerines associated with marshy areas. In 2025 a specimen of (possible) wild Margæs was observed.

Details

Access

The basin of the stream Segno is largely included in the municipality of Vado Ligure (and in the past in the municipality of Segno, now abolished), and to a lesser extent affects the municipalities of Quiliano and Bergeggi. It borders to the north with the basin of the Quiliano stream, to the west with that of the Sciusa and to the south with that of some smaller streams that flow directly into the sea.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , Reedbeds , Sea , River , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Sandy , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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