Riserva naturale orientata Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari

Riserva naturale orientata
Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari
Riserva di Vendicari
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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LocationNoto, Pachino, Province of Syracuse, Italy
Coordinates36°47′26″N 15°05′27″E / 36.790556°N 15.090833°E / 36.790556; 15.090833
Area1,512 ha (3,736 acres)[1]
Established1984
Governing bodyRegione Siciliana
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The Oasi Faunistica of Vendicari is a nature reserve near the towns of Noto and Pachino in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy.[1]

It was established in 1984 and opened to the public in 1989.[1] It extends for 1,512 ha (3,736 acres).[1]

Description

The reserve includes a large lagoon, beaches, sand dunes, and salt pans, making it an important wetland area and a vital stopover for migratory birds. It is estimated that about 180 species of birds visit the reserve each year, including pink flamingos, spoonbills, and herons.[1]

The reserve also featured ruins from Ancient Greece, the remains of a Byzantine necropolis, and an old tuna fishery.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Vendicari". Libero Consorzio Comunale di Siracusa - Portale Turismo (in Italian). Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2023.