Descrizione
Isla del Aire is a tiny island of only 34 hectares. It is an important location for Menorca's ornithologists for the study and ringing of migrant birds as they commute between Europe and Africa. For many years the islet has been an observation post for the monitoring of the annual migration. Berta maggiore, Gabbiano reale and Gabbiano corso all breed on Isla del Aire, along with a number of smaller species such as Rondone pallido, Fratino, Occhiocotto and Saltimpalo. The island of Menorca, and in particular Isla del Aire, is also an important study area for nesting Berta minore , which have been the subject of concern, not so much for falling numbers but for the incidences of inbreeding in this part of the world weakening the population.
Dettagli
Accesso
You will need to arrange transport from a private boat company or an organised tour. Trips can be arranged from the Punta Prima and s'Algar area.
Terreno e habitat
MareCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Asciutto , RocciosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , AutunnoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnalePercorso
Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
BarcaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
On this Menorca isle you have a good chance of catching a glimpse of a local subspecies of Balearic lizard, known locally as the Black Lizard, because there are a large number of them on the islet.