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 The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. Rank : 8.0 (average on 1 votes)Coordinates : 45.43489182189141, 8.82979830369497 ( Open in Google Maps) Subjects : The La Fagiana Nature Reserve Park, located in the Ticino Park, is home to a vast biodiversity. Deer, roe deer, hares, foxes, badgers and squirrels can be observed among the mammals. Among the birds, the great spotted woodpecker, the grey heron, the kingfisher and the long-eared owl stand out. Amphibians such as frogs and toads, and reptiles such as lizards and snakes, populate the wetland. The presence of the Ticino river favors the richness of fish such as pike and barbel. An ideal area for birdwatching and nature watching.Recommended equipment : Telephoto lens, possibly monopod/tripod.Best months : All year round.How to get there : From the SS11 take the Cascina Pietrasanta road, then turn onto the Strada Valle and finally park (free of charge) at the Cascina Bullona.Visits : Access to the reserve is free, by reservation it is possible to carry out some additional activities including excursions accompanied by guides, it is always advisable to contact the park for events and availability.Notes : Near the Park Center it is possible to visit by reservation:- THE POACHING MUSEUM: at an old hunting house, a small "poaching museum" has been set up (currently not accessible);- THE SQUIRREL OBSERVATORY: right next to the "poaching museum" there is a small observatory set up in January 2014 as part of the Life Project "Ec Square", with the aim of monitoring and encouraging the presence of the Red Squirrel;- THE WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTER (C.R.F.S.) home to the wild animal hospital managed by LIPU, where operators and volunteers work together to treat more than a thousand animals a year. info: 338.3148603 e.mail: crfs.lafagiana@lipu.it;- The ARBORETUM: before entering the R.N.O. "La Fagiana", overlooking the parking lot, there is a significant planted green area: the educational arboretum. The redevelopment of the area, almost completely abandoned, which took place in the years 2013-2014 was possible thanks to the project "Walking among the leaves: discovering biodiversity", included in the broader ROP dedicated to the enhancement of the R.N.O. "La Fagiana". | | Nearby:   Parco del Ticino 0 km
 Vigevano 12 km
 Parco Arcadia 13 km
 Cameri (aree nei pressi del Ticino) 15 km
 Novara 16 km
 Legnano 18 km
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