Wildlife tours in Italy will showcase the impressive range of animal and plant life this fascinating country has to offer. It is considered to be one of Europe’s biodiversity hotspots, thanks to its geographical position and topography. The sheer variety of species is mouth-watering for the nature enthusiast.
Italy encompasses a wide range of habitats, from the montane forests of the Graian Alps to the plains of the Po Valley. There are the subalpine lakes of Garda and Maggiore and the warm waters of the Adriatic. And don’t forget Italy’s islands – Sicily and Corsica – each with its individual charms.
If your interest is in large mammals, on a wildlife tour in Italy you will have the chance of coming across Brown Bears, Grey Wolves, Eurasian Lynx, Ibex, Wild Boars, Chamois and Red Deer. Slightly smaller, but no less fascinating mammals include Pine Martens, Genets, Porcupines, Alpine Marmots and Corsican Hares. In the waters around Italy’s coasts you can find Fin Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins, among many other fine cetaceans. All told, the country hosts more than 100 species of mammals.
No less impressive is the range of birdlife you can see on a wildlife tour in Italy. Apart from general birdwatching, particular tours will take in migration season or seawatching, observing the waders in lagoons, reedbeds and volcanic lakes or Lesser Kestrels nesting in small towns and villages.
The possibilities on a wildlife tour in Italy are endless, and every visit takes place within a landscape of fascinating history and delicious cuisine. Contact a Blue Sky Wildlife local wildlife specialist direct by using the enquiry form on their page and find out what can be arranged for you.
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