Italian Nature Guide and Biologist, Marco Valtriani will present "Birding in Italy" at the next Queens County Bird Club Meeting, held on Wednesday, November 19th, 7:30 PM at the Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362. Marco Valtriani is an Italian biologist and nature guide who has been working in eco-tourism since 1994. A big part of his job has always been related to birds as a researcher, technician and birding guide. In addition to privately organized trips for individuals, he has led tours for international birding tour operators such as Wings, VENT, Naturalist Journey and NatureTrek. Italy, despite common clichés, has much more to offer nature lovers in general – and birders in particular. As a natural north–south bridge between Europe and Africa, Italy is home to more than 550 bird species, both migrants and breeders. Over 20% of the country’s territory is protected land, including some of the most renowned reserves and sanctuaries in Europe, offering the greatest variety of habitats and wildlife within the European Union. This diversity is the result of unique geological and climatic conditions, but also of centuries of human presence that have shaped the land in harmony with nature. Nowhere else in Europe does cultural and natural heritage blend so seamlessly: historic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence are set within spectacular landscapes – from the cypress-covered hills of Tuscany to the dramatic Alps and Dolomites, the crystalline northern lakes, and the rugged Mediterranean coastline dotted with ancient villages. These environments, home to some of Europe’s rarest bird species, provide a lifetime’s worth of birding opportunities and an unforgettable experience for any nature traveler. The aim of the trip in your country would also be to do lectures (on-line too) about the landscapes and birds of Italy's many wild habitats. Since there is no coverage at the front desk, please be prompt and ring the bell at the front door to be let in.
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