The Po River is the longest river in Italy. It runs across the widest part of Italy from the Alps in France to the Adriatic Sea (where we are). Sadly parts of it are very polluted, but the delta on coast is full of wildlife. It's is nicknamed the Italian Camargue.
Big news - I found a new bird for my life list - the African Sacred Ibis! I'm up to 1,287 and aiming for 1,500 by June 2026.
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| I found it interesting that the black on the ibis doesn't really show in flight, except for the head and beak. |
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| It's a treat to see any rail in the wild because they are very shy and usually you only see one. I was treated to 8 Water Rails having a meeting before heading into the reeds for the day! |
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| Pygmy Cormorant |
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| Great Egret - can be found on 5 continents (not Antarctica or Oceania) |
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| Black Redstart |
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Eurasian Spoonbill
There are 6 species of spoonbill in the world. I've seen three. I'll have travel further afield to find the other three. |
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| I learned some new field id marks. Is it an otter (nope, not slim/sleek enough and tail is thin/hairless), beaver (nope, no paddle tail), muskrat (nope, ears are visible)? It's a nutria (native to South America, but introduced everywhere)! |
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