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Lago di Porta

Toscana  >  Italy

Protected nature reserve rich in birds. The route allows you to make a loop of about 4 km, which crosses the area and laps various waterways.

Added* by Sara Veronese
Most recent update 21 January 2021

Description

Parco Naturale del Lago di Porta is located on the Tuscan coast south of La Spezia. In this nature reserve birdwatchers have the opportunity to observe Grey Heron, Great Bittern, Western Marsh Harrier and many species of ducks.

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Italiano: Area naturale protetta. Il percorso consente di fare un giro ad anello di circa 4 km, che attraversa gli ambienti presenti e lambisce vari corsi d’acqua. In questo luogo che gli appassionati di birdwatching hanno la possibilità di osservare l’airone Great Bittern, Western Marsh Harrier e molti anatidi.

Details

Access

Located between the towns of Pietrasanta and Montignoso. To get there, take the Via Aurelia up to the Salto della Cervia tower and turn into via Lago di Porta. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking place.

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Italiano: Situato al tra il comune di Pietrasanta e quello di Montignoso, per arrivare percorrete la via Aurelia fino alla torre del Salto della Cervia e girate in via Lago di Porta. Clicca sulla P nella mappa per avere le indicazioni per il parcheggio.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , River , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Wet , Hilly , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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