Come to visit the WILD side
of NORTH ITALY
ROMA
La Mandria
Valli d'Argenta
San Genuario & SKUA OFFICE
The Reserve ‘Swamp of San Genuario’ offers the chance to photograph species such as Common Kingfisher, Bittern, Little Bittern, Purple Heron, Little Crake, Water Rail, Great Reed Warbler, Marsh Warbler, Little Egret, Night Heron and more. The Marsh Harrier often decides to nest close to the hides. This is also a hotspot for dragonflies and damselflies, with over 30 species in the checklist. Entomologists can appreciate many different species, among which Lycaena dispar, Zerynthia polixena, Saga pedo.
SAN GENUARIO
THE
HIDES :
GALLERY
KINGFISHER
DESCRIPTION
The entire reserve is a conversion of the anthropic fish farming activity. This hide is among the most innovative conversion systems. The hide, located next to old cement tanks renaturalized to allow the kingfisher to fish and rest, is perfect for photograph this animal.
USEFULL INFORMATION
MAIN SPECIES
Kingfisher
Bittern
MORE INFORMATION
ENTRY TIME: 9:00 am
TIME SESSION: 4 hours
PLACES: 2
ORIENTATION: north-west
SUGGESTED LENS: 100-400 mm
ACTIVITY: All year
For detailed INFORMATION contact our OFFICE
MEETING POINT: Crossroad SP1, SP7, Livorno Ferraris, Vercelli, Italy
PRICE
70,00 €
For each photographer
Discount are provided for groups
GALLERY
CHANNEL
DESCRIPTION
At the edge of the large reedbeds of the reserve stands this hide which overlooks a deep channel. Many species use these reeds to nest and live, often moving in flight along the channel, permitting excellent shots without disturb the animals.
USEFULL INFORMATION
ENTRY TIME: 7:00 am / 18:00 pm
TIME SESSION: 4 hours
PLACES: 4
ORIENTATION: south
SUGGESTED LENS: 200-600 mm
ACTIVITY: Spring and Summer
MAIN SPECIES
Purple Heron
Bittern
Night Heron
Squacco Heron
Marsh Harrier
MORE INFORMATION
For detailed INFORMATION contact our OFFICE
PRICE
70,00 €
For each photographer
Discount are provided for groups
GALLERY
REEDBED
DESCRIPTION
In a small reed bed, is inserted our Hide, who overlook a small pool of free water so as to immerge the photographer among the high reeds, allowing photos on a small body of water where many species of passerines and rail live.
USEFULL INFORMATION
ENTRY TIME: 9:00 am
TIME SESSION: 4 hours
PLACES: 2
ORIENTATION: north
SUGGESTED LENS: 200-600 mm
ACTIVITY: All year
MAIN SPECIES
Little Grebe
Little Bittern
Marsh Harrier
Little Crake
MORE INFORMATION
For detailed INFORMATION contact our OFFICE
PRICE
50,00 €
For each photographer
Discount are provided for groups
MEETING POINT: Crossroad SP1, SP7, Livorno Ferraris, Vercelli, Italy
MEETING POINT: Crossroad SP1, SP7, Livorno Ferraris, Vercelli, Italy