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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Conclusion If you are looking for family friendly birding at affordable cost then Trapani is worth considering if Ryanair fly from near you. If anybody reads this in future and wants further information give me a shout. Stephen.- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 7 Another visit to the Trapani saltpans in pleasant morning sunshine afforded more quality close up wader watching from alongside the road. The first new bird of the trip on the day was a drake Mallard, followed more satisfyingly by a Black-necked Grebe. Subsequently large numbers of...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 6 Caught the train to Mozia-Birgi to walk the edge of the Bay of Marsala, known as Marsala Pond, to view the historic island of Moxia and hopefully see some birds also. Or to be more accurate caught the train twice, after it reversed back into Trapani station and everyone got off before...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 5 Caught the train to another historic town, Marsala. It was the worst day of the trip weather wise so some time was spent standing under archways and in cafes. Between the showers we saw a range of species similar to those in and around Trapani, notably Blue Rock THrush, Slender-billed...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 4 Headed for the Trapani saltpans on foot from the apartment today. Walking alongside a rather ordinary looking ditch on the edge of town I was most surprised to see a Corncrake move away from the water. It then 'hid' behind a tree, but miscalculated and I could clearly see its head and...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 3 There are three inhabited Egadi islands off the coast of Trapani. The one best placed for mirants, Marettimo, only has a skeleton ferry service at this time of year. We decided to go to the larger Favignana rather than Levanzo of the two realistic choices. On a glorious day we chilled...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 2 The main part of the day was given over to visiting the ancient hilltop city of Erice. Our guide book said that it was overtly touristy but nevertheless well worth a visit, and that summed it up nicely. It is possible to drive up to the town but there is a fantastic cable car from the...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
Day 1 We explored the town of Trapani all day today. Crudely summarised it is an old town and port with newer development on the landward lide of this. We found it a great place to stay, with a pleasing mixture of the historic and modern. First bird of the trip was a Grey Wagtail from our...- Stephen Dunstan
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- Forum: Vacational Trip Reports
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Sicily (Trapani area) October 2010
I will add to this when I have time over the next week or so. This wasn't a high intensity birding trip, it was a family half term break. Those wanting to see accounts of Siciliian Rock Partridges, Lanners and Pallas's Gull should look away now. Hopefully though I will be able to give some...- Stephen Dunstan
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