Descrição
Cima Ramà is located at northernmost edge of the Western Mediterranean Sea, and with mountains higher than 1000 m a.s.l. creating a bottleneck for migrating raptors. In spring, the most abundant species are Águia-cobreira in March and Bútio-vespeiro in May. The site is probably the best spot in Italy for watching migrating Águia-cobreira. Individuals breeding in Italy cross the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, making a circuitous route so that the largest concentration of migrating Águia-cobreira in Italy occurs over the Ligurian Apennines, in this site (near Arenzano), both in autumn and in spring.
In mid-March, more than 500 individuals per day can be seen. The most favourable weather conditions are cloudy with southwestern winds, but with no rain. Grifo-comum are also commonly seen in the area. In the first half of april, the migration of Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis peaks, and also many Andorinhão-real can be seen. Águia-real is a breeding species in the area. Cima Ramà is a good spot for falcons, especially Ógea and peneireiro-de-dorso-malhado / peneireiro. Curlo is the easiest and better spot for watching raptor migration here, but also from the ridge toward the Riparo Scarpeggin or from the birdwatching tower you can do great observations. The best site also varies depending on the weather. in the rocky areas, Melro-azul is breeding and the Trepadeira-dos-muros is wintering regularly. Also, in the Erica arborea dominated shrublands, the Felosa-do-mato is very common. Here, the Perdiz-comum is also present.
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Acesso
The site can be reached by car, from Arenzano following a small road leading to Agueta and Curlo. Click on the P in the map for directions. The walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km.
