As one walks around Contessa Entellina, you will notice many birds who migrate through Sicily from Africa to Northern Europe. You can have a closer look and hear many birds at the Contessa Entellina cemetery where there are many trees in a quiet place.

Migratory Birds of Sicily

 

One place to see birds in western Sicily is the Madonie mountain region. Another place to see

migratory birds is near Lake Pergusa close to Enna. August is for Sicily the best month for

migrants. See Full List of Birds in Sicily.

 

 

·          The Black Starling, a bird that lives in Sicily, Spain and Sardinia can be seen in Contessa and

     Piana degli Albanesi.

·          Sparrowhawk

·          Red Kite

·          Red Pied Woodpecker

·           Peregrine Falcon, Griffon Vulture, Eleonora’s Falcon, Lanner Falcon, Bonelli’s Eagle,

·          Golden Eagles - you can see them whirling around in the spring-summer nesting period

·          Tawny Owls

·          Anserine

·          Marsh Sandpipers in the wetland areas located in SE Sicily

·          Marbled Teal

·          Marmora's warbler

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Italy is a natural bridge connecting continental Europe to Africa.

Birdwatching Italiano

Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub attract birds and hikers

Maremma Natural Park

a national bird-of-prey Nature Preserve, home to falcons, eagles and hawks.

Riserva dello Zingaro