 (003).jpg)
) om vogelnamen snel in te voeren via een aanklikbare lijst.
Upload foto's
Toegestane afbeeldingstypen zijn jpeg, png, gif
Maximale bestandsgrootte 20MB
Beschrijving
Molentargius, which was the richest Sardinian basin for sea-salt extraction for two and a half centuries - an activity that ceased in 1985 - has become one of the main resting and nesting sites of aquatic birds in Europe. The Molentargius Saline extends across 1,600 hectares near the city of Cagliari. There are many bigger an smaller lagoons you can visit. One of the best places for birdwatching is the smaller lagoon of Stagno Perdabianca (1). Also of interest are the two main lagoons. Bellarosa Maggiore (2) is a large brackish lagoon and Bellarosa Minore (3) to the north east, is a smaller freshwater lagoon. In between the lagoons, there are numerous reed-filled freshwater pools and canals.
In the Stagno Perdabianca Flamingo can often be observed from a short distance, as well as a Roze Pelikaan that lives there for several years. A Koereiger colony with a small observation platform is located on Viale della Fauna, just northeast of the observation tower.
On the embankment of Bellarosa Maggiore Flamingo and Dunbekmeeuw nest. The reed of the Bellarosa Minore is a refuge for nesting birds as Koereiger, Steltkluut, Kleine Zilverreiger and numerous species of ducks. With a little luck, you will see Purperkoet, with its metallic blue plumage and scarlet red beak.
Other interesting breeding birds are Ralreiger, Purperreiger, Kwak, Lachstern, Dwergstern, Witoogeend, Kluut, Bruine Kiekendief and Strandplevier.
The lagoons are also very good for migrant species, including Zwarte Ibis, Lepelaar, Zomertaling, Zwarte Ruiter and plenty of other waders. Wintering species include Krooneend and Lepelaar.
Details
Toegang
Parco Naturale Molentargius Saline is located directly east of the city of Cagliari. A good option is to park on the south side of the area near Stagno Perdabianca. Press P on the map for directions.
From the city you can discover the Molentargius Saline through the pedestrian / bycycle path that runs along the port, or by public bus PQ, PF that stops (Generale Rossi stop) at approx 1 km from the visitor center of Via La Palma, there you can rent a bike or enjoy a guide service by boat or train, both electric powered.