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The ongoing habitat resoration efforts at La Cassinazza are a precious opportunity for
birdwatchers. As soon as the first efforts got underway, birds rapidly began to recolonise the area.
In the midst of a huge expanse of intensive agriculture, and right at
the edge of a large city, the presence of an area rich in food, water,
and plants, and most importantly free from disturbance, has been a
powerful magnet attracting birds from all around.
A group of keen birdwatchers, on an entirely voluntary basis, has been
monitoring the avifauna of La Cassinazza. This activity began in August
2000, with regular surveys taking place at least once a week.
The results have been spectacular: an unexpectedly high number of
species have been observed, many of which are quite interesting,
including several local and even national rarities.
The birdwatchers' keen efforts have ammassed an invaluable amount of
data, which has made it possible to accurately define the phenology of
the bird species occurring here. These records are also used to prepare an
annual Bird Report.
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