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Laghetto del Frassino

Verona  >  Italy

A small lake where in winter you can see over 4000 diving ducks, especially Ćubasta patka and Riđoglava patka.

Added* by Maurizio Sighele
Most recent update 23 januar 2021

Description

A small lake where in winter you can see over 4,000 diving ducks, especially Ćubasta patka and Riđoglava patka, but also Patka njorka, Morska crnka, Prevez, Vodeni bik, Sinji galeb. A few dabbling ducks are present too. A large roost of Veliki vranac is present and recently Mali vranac is often here.

In spring Crvena čaplja, Čapljica and Veliki vranac usually breed here. Mali aleksandar is common too.

Rarities: Američka ćubasta patka, Crnoglava plavokljuna patka, Mali ronac, Ledenjarka, Guska glogovnjača (tundranska) and Lisasta guska.

Details

Access

It is not that easy to access the lake shore, but you can get there from the west side where there is an observation hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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