Descrizione
The lake itself has a rather artificial and steep shoreline and is heavily used by water sports enthusiasts, making it attractive for birders mostly during winter months when northern waterfowl species can be frequently seen. Moriglione and Moretta are common, Smergo maggiore and Quattrocchi quite rare nowadays. Gabbiano comune occurs in large numbers during winter, and occasionally rarities can be found among the more common duck and gull species (Records include Sgarza ciuffetto, Nitticora, Moretta dal collare, Gabbiano glauco and Gabbiano di Bonaparte). Svasso maggiore is a common breeder and the lake offers great observation possibilites of the species' courtship behaviour.
The restored wetland along the river Aa southwest of the lake offers an interesting mixture of reedbeds and Salix shrub, providing breeding habitat for Cannaiola, Cannaiola verdognola, Migliarino di palude and Pettazzurro (rare). Other breeding species include Tuffetto, Canapiglia, Cuculo, Usignolo, Martin pescatore, Beccaccia di mare and Civetta (nearby). Cicogna bianca uses the area to forage and during migration time a variety of waders and ducks can be seen.
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Accesso
There is a car park at the southern tip of the lake (see the P on the map). Access via public transportation is easy since there are several bus stops at the eastern shore. The area is best explored by foot, cycling is prohibited on the circular route along the shore. The circular route you see on the map is about 7 km.


