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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 10.0 (average on 2 votes)Coordinates : 37.886082, 13.401904 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : Ficuzza's nature reserve, offers many photographic possibilities ranging from landscaping to flora / fauna and why not to reportage, thanks to the imposing structure of the Real hunting lodge built by King Ferdinand III of Sicily as a summer villa. photographing flora as: numerous species of oaks, including holm oak, cork oak, oak and Gussone oaks. Other tree species are the ash, the rural maple, the chestnut and the Sicilian bagolaro.The shrubby vegetation is represented by the hawthorn, by the holly, by the honeysuckle, by the spiny asparagus, by the rose of San Giovanni, by the arboreal heather and from the spinosa gorse. Among the herbaceous species there are the spring cyclamen, the peony, the Sicilian gorggiolo and the Viola del Tineo and several species of orchids. As for the fauna there are large mammals like the fallow deer and the wild boar both reintroduced by the manager body within a few controlled areas. Other species present are the fox, the hare, the wild rabbit, the marten, the weasel, the porcupine and the hedgehog. Very rich birdlife that includes species such as the blue tit, the great tit, the hoopoe, the jay, the and the Great Spotted Woodpecker. Among the birds of prey, the golden eagle, the peregrine falcon, the Egyptian vulture, the black kite and the red kite deserve special mention. There are also several points of naturalistic interest such as: Tectonic origin that houses a spring, Alpe Ramosa, Alpe Cucco, Cozzo Fanuso (1078 m), Gorgo del drago, Grotta del Romito, Laghetti Coda di Riccio, Peschiera del Re the suggestive Pulpit of the King a throne carved on the sandstone that the king Ferdinand IV of Bourbon used to hunt while sitting while the beaters pushed their prey towards him. And finally Rocca Busambra (1613 m) It is the highest peak of the Sicani mountains, as well as the highest peak of western Sicily.Recommended equipment : Equipment varies a lot according to the photographic genre that you intend to tackle, and a zoom lens is recommended if you want to spend a morning and then have the opportunity to do a bit of everything. If you want to make a macro / flora landscaping it is essential to use a telephoto lens instead of searching for birds of prey and birdlife in general. The comfortable hiking boots and shoes are obviously at the top of the equipment.Best months : Autumn, spring and winter ideal weather permitting, summer not recommended to penetrate the woods due to the presence of tafàne fliesHow to get there : The reserve can be reached from Palermo through the fast Palermo-Agrigento, taking the exit for Bolognetta continuing on the national road 118 up to Marineo and beyond, in the direction of Corleone. Once past Lake Scanzano you will find on the left the junction for Ficuzza, marked by an obelisk. From the small inhabited center the signage leads to different paths that go into the reserve.Visits : Free, no parking fees, for the Real hunting lodge and open on Sunday morning ticket price varies the last time I paid 1 €Notes : | | Nearby:   Caccamo 24 km
 Palermo 27 km
 Capo Zafferano 28 km
 Monti di Palazzo Adriano e Valle del Sosio 28 km
 Teatro di Andromeda 30 km
 Riserva Naturale di Capo Gallo 37 km
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