Herons and associated species such as ibis, spoonbills and cormorants form a well-known group of colonial waterbirds. In Italy since the 1970s, breeding colonies, known as garzaie, are regularly visited in order to check which species are established and the number of breeding pairs. The last national census was carried out in 2023 and in Friuli Venezia Giulia 17 garzaie were monitored, with 9 species present and a total of over 2000 breeding pairs. During the excursion, the Cavanata Valley garzaia will be visited and the results of this survey will be described.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The event is organised with a limited number of participants. Participation is only possible by reservation. To join, please send an email to info.educazionecavanata@gmail.com with your name and a telephone number. The reservation is effective upon receipt of confirmation from the Cavanata Valley Nature Reserve staff. Participation in the event is free of charge.

ORGANISATIONAL NOTES
Date: 21 April
Start time: 2 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours
Meeting place: will be communicated to registered participants by email
Difficulty: suitable for all
Recommended equipment: comfortable clothing, we recommend you bring binoculars
Participation fee: free thanks to the contribution of the Municipality of Grado and of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
Reservation: compulsory at info.educazionecavanata@gmail.com

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