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Subjects :And 'possible to photograph the peregrine falcon, kestrel, buzzard, the chough and the raven, as well as small birds such as santimpalo and reed warbler. May also be encountered wild cats, porcupines, hares and rabbits. In the wetlands of the River Gallo d'Oro is often encountered herons, water hens, the tail, the knight of Italy, the green frog, the tortoise of water. Even owl and barn owls are typical of this place.
Recommended equipment :At dawn and dusk the landscape around the mountain offers spectacular landscape photos can then recommend a good tripod and a wide angle lens. For photos of wildlife, I think a good 300 (possibly multiplied) is the minimum for those relatively small.
Best months :To visit in the period between October and June, avoiding the summer months because of the heat too intense.
How to get there :Can be reached from Palermo and Caltanissetta taking the road to Agrigento. If you come from, you must first reach Caltanissetta Catania and then take always the way to Agrigento. Down the road SS189 trovere signs for Monte Conca you will turn left. Follow this road for about 4 kilometers until you reach a crossroads where trovere a placard descriptive of the reserve. Near the intersection is a dirt road that you can walk for about 100 meters until you find a fountain with a large crowd to leave the car. From this moment you must head to foot to the mountain and there you will find directions to move.
Visits :Admission is free to all and a visit can be made independently. It is possible to visit the reserve with a mountain guide who will explain Free the outside of the reserve and possibly the caves (visited only with a guide). For photos inside the cave is permission.
Notes :Where lascite the car up to the top of the mountain there are about 1.5 km and a vertical drop of 120 meters. The climb is not binding, the path periodically arranged. Once at the top you can see birds of prey flying over the area from a particular perspective.
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