Monumento Naturale La Frasca

Lazio > Italy

A rocky coast and a pine wood close to an industrial area, but good for birdwatching and seawatching.

Added* by SERGIO MURATORE
Most recent update 21 april 2023

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Description

Monumento Naturale La Frasca is located on the rocky coast north of Civitavecchia. All along the limestone rocky low coast, it is possible to meet Toppskarv, Småspove, Silkehegre and many other seabirds, waders or migrating passerines.

Details

Access

There are two parking areas facing the sea, and a path to take on foot or by bike. Click on a P in the map for directions. Note that the area is overcrowded in the summer.

Terrain and Habitat

Sea , Beach , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Småspove
(Numenius phaeopus)

2. Silkehegre
(Egretta garzetta)

3. Toppskarv
(Phalacrocorax aristotelis)

4. Steinvender
(Arenaria interpres)

5. Strandsnipe
(Actitis hypoleucos)

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