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Oasi Laguna Del Re

Puglia  >  Italy

Wetland of about 56 hectares behind the dunes that is part of the Gargano National Park. The area has excellent bird watching facilities.

Added* by Salvatore Giannino
Most recent update 27 October 2022

Description

Oasi Laguna Del Re is located along the migratory route that connects the State Nature Reserve of Margherita di Savoia and the Sipontine marshes. The area is attractive for birds thanks to the restoration of the original alluvial valley. To explore the area there are watchtowers, piers, nature walks and bird hides. Among the birds you can see here are Garganey, Greater Flamingo, Common Teal, Gadwall, Great Egret, Eurasian Spoonbill, Black-winged Stilt, Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Little Egret, Black-tailed Godwit, Bar-tailed Godwit and Eurasian Curlew.

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Italiano: Zona umida retrodunale.Il sito è situato lungo la rotta migratoria che unisce la Riserva Naturale di Stato di Margherita di Savoia e le paludi sipontine. E' dotata di chiari d'acqua e postazioni per la fotografia naturalistica ed il Birdwatching.

Details

Access

You arrive from the provincial Manfredonia -Zapponeta turning at the intersection for Siponto. The area has parking at the entrance and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Note that it is a private property. You can visit it only by appointment. The oasis is managed by the Naturalistic Studies Center ONLUS - Pro Natura. The cultural educational activities are managed by the Fare Natura and Daunia TuR associations. Telephone numbers 3489189817 - 3488137728, e-mail: oasilagunadelre@gmail.com.

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Italiano: Si arriva dalla provinciale Manfredonia -Zapponeta girando all'incrocio per Siponto. L' area è dotata di parcheggio all' entrata e può essere esplorata sia apiedi che in bicicletta. L'oasi è gestita dal Centro Studi Naturalistici ONLUS - Pro Natura. Le attività didattiche culturali sono curate dalle Associazioni Fare Natura e Daunia TuR. Recapiti telefonici 3489189817 - 3488137728. e-mail: oasilagunadelre@gmail.com.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , River , Dunes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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