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Palude di Torre Flavia

Lazio, Roma  >  Italy

An interesting mixture of sea, marsh and pastures which attract a large diversity of resting and breeding birds alike.

Added* by Thomas Büttel
Most recent update 23 december 2021

Description

The marsh itself is usually a good place for herons like the beluša malá or bučiačik močiarny. Furthermore during breeding season you should pay attention to kaňa močiarna, trsteniarik tamariškový, cetia západná, cistovník ryšavý and other typical aquatic or reed-specialised species. Depending on the water level dabbling ducks ( kačica chrapka, kačica lyžičiarka and others) or eventually waders can be found resting in the reserve.

The beach confining to the reserve, and especially around the eponymous relict of the "Torre Flavia" is a good spot for seawatching. Pay attention to Víchrovník plavý (skup.), čajka ostrovná and sula biela. Waders might also be found there, like kulík morský in the winter.

Finally, don't overlook the pastures, where pipíška chochlatá, Wagtails and Pipits can be expected.

Details

Access

A car park is situated roughly at the corner of "Via Roma" (coming from Ladispoli centre) and "Via Fontana Morella" (coming from Marina di Cerveteri). Both towns are easily reached from the A 12 motorway (Rome-Civitavecchia). For approaching the area by public transport, one could consider arriving by train to Ladispoli and take then a bicycle or simply walking to the site (roughly 35 minutes).

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Beach , Reedbeds , Sea , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet , High water possible , No shadow

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Note that if you want to follow the marked circuit walk, you must walk some hundred meters along the beach off-trail.

If you have further information on the site, for example additions to the bird list, please let me know.

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