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Description
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 Zmijar in March and Osičar in May. The site is probably the best spot in Italy for watching migrating Zmijar. Individuals breeding in Italy cross the Mediterranean Sea through the Straits of Gibraltar, making a circuitous route so that the largest concentration of migrating Zmijar 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. Beloglavi sup are also commonly seen in the area. In the first half of april, the migration of Eja močvarica peaks, and also many Bela čiopa can be seen. Suri orao is a breeding species in the area. Cima Ramà is a good spot for falcons, especially Lastavičar and Vetruška. 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, Modrokos is breeding and the Puzgavac is wintering regularly. Also, in the Erica arborea dominated shrublands, the Dugorepa grmuša is very common. Here, the Španska kamenjarka is also present.
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Access
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.