Isola d'Elba

42.78121 , 10.31222

Italy

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Giorgio Paesani : 42.7812/10.3122 (2023-05-09 11:22:53 )

Coordinates were set by Giorgio Paesani : 42.7782/10.1927 (2023-05-09 11:16:48 )

Site name was set by Giorgio Paesani as "Isola D'Elba" (2023-05-09 11:16:48 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus)
Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii)
Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan)
European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis)
Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica)
Moltoni's Warbler (Curruca subalpina)
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata)

Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:27:20)

Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:27:06)

European Shag (Gulosus aristotelis) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:26:45)

Yelkouan Shearwater (Puffinus yelkouan) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:26:06)

Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:25:54)

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:25:17)

Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:24:31)

Short-toed Snake-Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:24:08)

Moltoni's Warbler (Curruca subalpina) was added by Giorgio Paesani (2023-05-09 11:23:31)

  • Timing and strategy

Mostly in springtime and last summer (from september to mid october).

Better in the morning

Best means of locomotion is the car (from site to site) then on foot

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• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
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Edited by Giorgio Paesani on 2023-05-09 11:33
Mostly in springtime and last summer (from september to mid october). Better in the morning Best means of locomotion is the car (from site to site) then on foot
  • How to get there

By ship from Piombino marittima. There are trains from Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Roma to Piombino Marittima many time per day. In Portoferraio in summer and late spring you can rent a car o a scooter.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Giorgio Paesani on 2023-05-09 11:35
By ship from Piombino marittima. There are trains from Florence, Pisa, Livorno, Roma to Piombino Marittima many time per day. In Portoferraio in summer and late spring you can rent a car o a scooter.

Two harbours: Portoferraio (lot of ships per day), Rio Marina (few shipes per day, but cheaper)

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Giorgio Paesani on 2023-05-09 11:31
Two harbours: Portoferraio (lot of ships per day), Rio Marina (few shipes per day, but cheaper)
  • Other attractions

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

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