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Bosco della Panfilia

Emilia Romagna  >  Italy

A rare humid lowland forest between the provinces of Ferrara and Bologna, classified as a biotope of significant vegetational interest.

Added* by Emilio De Simone
Most recent update 26 December 2025
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Description

The Bosco della Panfilia is a typical and rare 81 hectare example of a humid lowland forest. Birds are the main fauna of the forest, both sedentary and migratory species. Among the nesting species are: Eurasian Blue Tit, Great Tit, Wren, Red-backed Shrike, Eurasian Skylark, Eurasian Hoopoe, Golden Oriole, Common Cuckoo, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Wryneck and others. Linked to the humid environment there are Cetti's Warbler, Great Reed Warbler, Zitting Cisticola, Common Kingfisher, Eurasian Moorhen, Black-crowned Night Heron, Mallard, Grey Heron, Eurasian Coot, Little Bittern, Eurasian Teal, Great Egret and Little Egret. Among the birds of prey there are Tawny Owl, Barn Owl, Little Owl, Long-eared Owl, Common Buzzard, Eurasian Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Black Kite.

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Italiano: Il Bosco della Panfilia è un raro e tipico esempio di foresta planiziale di 81ha tra le province di Ferrara e Bologna, classificato come biotopo di rilevante interesse vegetazionale. Gli uccelli sono la fauna principale del bosco, sia specie stanziali che migratorie e nidificanti.

Details

Access

Bosco della Panfilia can be visited all year round, but spring and autumn are best. The main entrance is along the road that runs alongside the Cavo Napoleonico, about 3 km from Sant'Agostino. Parking is near the main entrance. Press P on the map for directions. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 5 km.

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Italiano: Il bosco è visitabile in ogni stagione, ma è preferibile nei mesi primaverili e autunnali. L'entrata principale è lungo la strada che fiancheggia il Cavo Napoleonico, a circa 3km da Sant'Agostino. Il parcheggio è nei pressi dell'entrata principale. Premi P sulla mappa per le indicazioni stradali per raggiungere il parcheggio. Il percorso circolare mostrato sulla mappa è lungo circa 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River , Wetland

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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