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Description
The Plain of Gela forms a sort of bottleneck along the Gela and Maroglio rivers and through this bottleneck passes a bird migration route. This route is internationally well-known and represents the third way of migration through Sicily, in which an average of 60,000 birds, belonging to 177 species (plevica, žličarka, togotnik), pass in spring and autumn.
The Plain is one of the most important agricultural areas in Sicily. It was known as the ‘Granary of Rome’ for the abundance of its wheat crops. Today in Geloi, surrounded by farming activities ranging from wheat to artichokes and other vegetables, a small but important colony of rjava komatna tekica struggles to survive white the few remaining natural wetland and marshes become a fundamental wintering site for water birds, such aszlata prosenka and priba.
Geloi is also a perfect breeding site for južna postovka, zlatovranka e Prlivka, bela štorklja: in this area there are the most numerous populations of Italy. Geloi Wetland is home to diverse species, including flamingos, herons, and the endangered European pond turtle, making it a crucial site for wildlife conservation.
Details
Access
To visit the nature reserve, a reservation is required. Please contact via WhatsApp at +39 351 836 5099 to book your visit.
It is possible to reach Geloi by taking the provincial roads SP35 and SP82 but be careful as they can be in disrepair, especially in winter!
Once you arrive at the "Casa Geloi" Visitor Centre, you can park your car and walk along the paths.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Steppe , Agriculture , GrasslandConditions
Wet , Open landscape , HillyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Winter , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Wide path , Narrow trail , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
For more information about Geloi and the project please visit our website: www.geloi.it.
Follow us on Instagram so you'll never miss an update: @geloi_wetland or https://www.instagram.com/geloi_wetland/
See Geloi biodiversity here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/geloi-biodiversity-list