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Parco Naturale Molentargius Saline

Sardinia  >  Italy

Since the decommissioning of salt mining in 1985, this wetland is one of the most species-rich birdsites of the whole of Sardinia.

Tillagd* av Wolfgang Müller
Senast uppdaterad 24 april 2025

Beskrivning

Molentargius, which was the richest Sardinian basin for sea-salt extraction for two and a half centuries - an activity that ceased in 1985 - has become one of the main resting and nesting sites of aquatic birds in Europe. The Molentargius Saline extends across 1,600 hectares near the city of Cagliari. There are many bigger an smaller lagoons you can visit. One of the best places for birdwatching is the smaller lagoon of Stagno Perdabianca (1). Also of interest are the two main lagoons. Bellarosa Maggiore (2) is a large brackish lagoon and Bellarosa Minore (3) to the north east, is a smaller freshwater lagoon. In between the lagoons, there are numerous reed-filled freshwater pools and canals.

In the Stagno Perdabianca större flamingo can often be observed from a short distance, as well as a vit pelikan that lives there for several years. A Kohäger colony with a small observation platform is located on Viale della Fauna, just northeast of the observation tower.

On the embankment of Bellarosa Maggiore större flamingo and långnäbbad mås nest. The reed of the Bellarosa Minore is a refuge for nesting birds as Kohäger, styltlöpare, Silkeshäger and numerous species of ducks. With a little luck, you will see västlig purpurhöna, with its metallic blue plumage and scarlet red beak.

Other interesting breeding birds are rallhäger, purpurhäger, natthäger, sandtärna, småtärna, vitögd dykand, skärfläcka, brun kärrhök and svartbent strandpipare.

The lagoons are also very good for migrant species, including bronsibis, skedstork, årta, svartsnäppa and plenty of other waders. Wintering species include rödhuvad dykand and skedstork.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

Parco Naturale Molentargius Saline is located directly east of the city of Cagliari. A good option is to park on the south side of the area near Stagno Perdabianca. Press P on the map for directions.

From the city you can discover the Molentargius Saline through the pedestrian / bycycle path that runs along the port, or by public bus PQ, PF that stops (Generale Rossi stop) at approx 1 km from the visitor center of Via La Palma, there you can rent a bike or enjoy a guide service by boat or train, both electric powered.

Terräng och habitat

Våtmark , Strand , Gyttjig strand , Hav / ocean , Vassar

Förhållanden

Platt , Ingen skugga , Öppet landskap

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vår , Vårsträck , Höststräck

Rutt

Asfalterad väg , Grusväg , Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Cykel

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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