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Valle Vecchia

Veneto  >  Italy

The Valle Vecchia is a large wetland area located close to Brussa. A great place for birdwatching with a large range of habitats and many birds.

Added* by Jan Lock
Most recent update 22 August 2020

Description

The Valle Vecchia is a great place for both breeding and migratory birds, as it has such a large range of habitats within the area. In the reedbeds there is a large range of species such as Little Bittern, Purple Heron and Water Rail. The lake also has a large variety of rare birds like Black-winged Stilt, Squacco Heron and Glossy Ibis. The road towards the Valle Vecchia is a great place for European Turtle Dove, European Bee-eater and Common Cuckoo.

Details

Access

To get to Valle Vecchia you have to go through Brussa and continue towards the canal Cavanella in a straight line. You will then cross the canal and continue straight ahead, until you reach two lakes ( these two lakes can also be good for birdlife ) where you will then turn right. After turning right keep on going straight until the car park.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture , Wetland , Sea , Reedbeds

Conditions

High water possible , Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Summer , Winter

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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