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Bocca di Serchio, Italy

cover photo by MichaelC.

Location added by Giovanni Tartare

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 7.3 (average on 3 votes)

Coordinates : 43.783417, 10.268222 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Considered one of the best places for birdwatching, the species checklist is very long. Among the limicolo Fratino, Piovanello Tridatillo, Piovanello Pancianera, Beccaccino, Pivieressa, Beccacce di mare and sometimes also Pittime, Avocette and the Piovanello Pettorale was also seen. In the retrodontal pond Smergo Minore, Smergo Maggiore, Svasso Piccolo, Moretta, Moriglioni and Folaghe (the latter in large numbers sometimes). The place is mainly famous for seabirds and ornithologists and birdwatchers over the years have observed in addition to the frequent sule and berte also Sula Fosca, Gabbiano di Sabine, Stercorario Maggiore, Sterna Codalunga, Magpie. Land birds are also interesting. Among the passeriforms it is common to observe migrating Cutrettoli, groups of finches, Passera scopaiola, common Sterpazzolina, sterpazzolina di moltoni (nidificante) and Magnanina (also breeding). Always in the retrodontal spot easily observable the "Succiacapre" and sometimes the "Occhione".

Recommended equipment : Recommended a 500, better a 600 but depends. Depends on what? From luck. Sometimes the waders are very safe and others are wary. In the retrodontal pond with a minimum of stalking and patience in winter you can take good pictures of Moriglioni, Morette, Coots and dips that are the most frequent species. There have been years when the lake has also wintered the major mergans so try to follow the observation on ornithological platforms such as Ornitho.it. I would also bring a wide angle and a 50mm to photograph landscapes and different fishermen.

Best months : All. Bocca di Serchio is a fantastic place from an ornithological point of view. It is a show during the migrations to see the swallows darting on the waves of the sea and wagtails coming from the horizon. In winter there is more species in the pond where the subjects are closer.

How to get there : From Pisa, continuing towards the Aurelia, take Via Vecchia Pietrasantina in the direction of Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia, Continue on Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia in the direction of Vecchiano, At the roundabout, straight ahead

Visits : Free visit even if sometimes there are military exercises.

Notes : Check the weather conditions before going and make sure that there is no strong wind and above all rough seas.

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Sunrise: 06:09, Sunset: 20:40

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