11/14 Webinar: Birding in Italy with Marco Valtriani from S-Cape Birding Tours
As a natural north-south bridge between Europe and Africa, Italy is a vitally important region for more than 550 bird species, both migrants and breeders. More than 20% of the “Boot” is under environmental protection, and those areas include many of the most famous reserves and sanctuaries in all of Europe, featuring the greatest diversity of wildlife and habitats anywhere in the European Union.
That diversity is due in part to Italy’s astounding range of habitats, created by a unique set of geological and climatic conditions. Equally crucial, though, is the venerable history of human influence on this complex land. In Italy, as almost nowhere else, the natural and the cultural merge. Historic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence are set in spectacular landscapes that they have helped forge over the centuries.
These varied landscapes, home to some of the rarest birds in Europe, offer a lifetime’s worth of birding. Italians today are proud of their country’s rich environment, and eager to share it with visitors. So grab your passport and binoculars and come explore Europe’s finest birdwatching paradise, its culture, its history, and its superb natural beauty. Marco Valtriani from S-Cape Travel will talk about conservation projects in Italy and also ongoing ecotourism initiatives around the country.
About the Presenter
Marco Valtriani is a nature guide and field biologist constantly engaged in exploring natural environments and observing the flora and fauna of Italy, armed with a backpack, hiking boots, binoculars, and spotting scopes.
For more than two decades, Marco has dedicated his efforts to guiding birdwatchers and nature lovers throughout Italy. His passion and deep knowledge of the “Boot” in all its aspects have motivated him to help people discover the natural beauty of Italy, his country. With significant experience in the field of ornithology, Marco creates and plans trips and tours focused on birds and their environments.
Whether it’s along mountain trails, the shores of lakes and lagoons, or quiet roads in the bucolic Italian countryside, Marco’s support can make all the difference for those in search of a meaningful experience with nature, for a single day or over the course of a longer stay.
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