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Description
National Nature Reserve Le Cesine comprises sand dunes, marshy areas, canals, mixed woodlands and Mediterranean maquis. WWF Oasis Le Cesine is located on one of the main migratory routes and offers resting and breeding sites for many species of birds. Le Cesine extends for 380 hectares. A largely sandy coast extending for 6 Km with small pebbly and reef stretches. Among the sandy banks, besides seagulls and many sandpipers it is also easy to observe Кулик-сорока. Vegetation in the forest areas consist mainly of Aleppo pines, holm oaks and the Mediterranean cypress; eucalyptus trees can be found bordering the footpaths. The farmland of the nature reserve is important for Ходулoчник, Коровайка бура, Лелека білий and Журавель сірий that find food here. During the winter months the ponds are visited by Попелюх звичайний, Шилохвіст, Галагаз євразійський and Лиска звичайна.
Note that you can only enter the reserve with a guide from the WWF. You can book in advance, see weblink or mailadress below.
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Italiano: Ultimo tratto superstite delle vaste paludi costiere che un tempo caratterizzavano il litorale da Brindisi ad Otranto. Il paesaggio de Le Cesine è costituito da dune, area palustre, canali di bonifica, bosco misto e macchia mediterranea. L'Oasi si trova all'interno di un Sito d'Importanza Comunitaria (SIC IT9150032) nel Comune di Vernole (Le). E' anche una Zona di Protezione Speciale (ZPS IT9150014). L'Oasi, di 380 ettari, è un ambiente umido tra i più conservati e importanti dell'Italia meridionale, ultimo superstite della vasta zona paludosa e boscosa che si estendeva da Brindisi ad Otranto. L' Oasi WWF Le Cesine si trova lungo una delle principali rotte migratorie e ospita numerosissimi uccelli acquatici. L'estensione della Riserva naturale Le Cesine è di 380 ettari.
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Access
From Lecce: from the ring road exit 8B coastal continue to San Cataldo, at the intersection with traffic light turn right (direction Otranto) about 2.8Km turn left at the indication Masseria Le Cesine. Main entrance: Masseria Cesine, SP San Cataldo – San Foca, 73029 Vernole (LE). The nature reserve is equipped with a visitor centre and there are five nature trails (one of which accessible to people with disabilities), observation towers and hide-outs, and a bird ringing station. Visits on advance booking on weekends and public holidays according to the following timetable: From October 1st to May 31st tours start at 10:30 am. From June 1st to September 30th tours start at 4:30 pm. For more info: e-mail: lecesine@wwf.it
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Italiano: La Riserva Naturale dello Stato Oasi WWF Le Cesine è visitabile tutto l'anno. Le visite guidate si svolgono la domenica e i giorni festivi; dal 1 ottobre al 31 maggio partenza alle 10:30. dal 1 giugno al 30 settembre partenza alle 16:30. Ingresso Oasi SP San Cataldo - San Foca, Masseria Cesine, 73029 Vernole (Le).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Beach , Mud flats , Grassland , Sea , Dunes , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Photo Le Cesine from above by Raffaele Martano, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.
Photo reedbeds Le Cesine by Fabio Orondini, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.
Photo wooden walkway Le Cesine by Antonio Piccinno, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0.