Birding Piedmont And Langhe

Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is one of Europe’s most important naturalistic hotspots, ranking among the Italian regions with the highest biological diversity. This extraordinary wealth is the result of the environmental variety of the Piedmontese territory, which ranges from alpine ecosystems to large lakes and the Po river basin. The region embodies a “continental microcosm” with three distinct biogeographic zones (Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean transitional) and can boasts two National Park and an extensive network of nature reserves.

One of the most interesting areas is undoubtedly the hills, where internationally renowned wines such as Barolo are produced. The Langhe, recognized since 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their extraordinary wine-growing landscape, is a rich and interesting area from an environmental point of view. The skilled and meticulous work of generations of farmers has shaped the landscape of the hills, creating and maintaining an extraordinary biodiversity.

Thanks to all these aspects, Piedmont boasts a rich birdlife. This region plays a fundamental role in migration; thanks to its vast mosaic of environments, thousands of migratory birds can stop and feed. Almost 400 species have been recorded in Piedmont, 210 of which are nesting birds. Among the many species, we can highlight the Rock partridge, the Bearded vulture, the Pygmy owl, the Rock thrush, and the Wryneck.

The best hotspots of Piemonte can be easily reached from Turin and Milan

“Our experience in Piemonte was excellent, although it was not a prime season to see birds, we did get about 50 species. Marco made frequent stops and lunch was fantastic. He communicated logistics well and is very knowledgeable about birds and ecology. A very good trip!” – Happy Customer from TripAdvisor