Protection of birds
A census of the bird population will be carried out, focusing in particular on the species mentioned in the Natura2000 documents: passerines, ardeids and falconiforms. Direct monitoring techniques will be preferably employed: especially for passerines the “transects” technique will be used, both inside and outside the reserve, to monitor the bird biodiversity of the area. A thorough knowledge of the bird population of the site can provide important data on the quality of the habitat and is essential for a correct management of the reserve.
Ringing
Storks and ringing
In 1822, near the German village of Klütz, a stork was captured with a wooden arrow stuck in its neck. The object was traceable to sub-Saharan tribes and was an evidence of long-distance migration from Africa to Europe. Following this event, ornithologists studied a harmless method for tracking birds: ringing.
Why?
Ringing birds helps in keeping track of the animals and collecting useful information on their behaviour: their habits, the places they visit, the routes, natural corridors and habitats.
How?
Only competent and authorized ornithologists can act as ringers, capture the birds and attach rings to their legs.
What is a ring and what is it for?
There are rings of various materials – metal, plastic or other lightweight material - and different sizes; they are very light and designed to have no adverse effect on the birds. They are placed on the bird's' leg and are a sort of tag that tells the story of the animal. Both ringing and recovery are carried out by expert personnel authorized by a National Institute, ISPRA in the case of Italy.
