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9. VentoteneThe island of Ventotene (in the PonzianoArchipelago), now a natural reserve for the protectionof marine life, is characterised by Mediterraneanmaquis and shrub land. Today it is consideredan important resting place in spring for, oftenexhausted, migratory birds that having crossed theMediterranean later make their way to the northernEurope.Migration begins in February and continues untilthe end of May: Quail, herons (Purple Heron,Little Bittern, egrets) and numerous passeriformes(Swallow, Willow Warbler, Yellow Wagtail, Wheatear,Pied Flycatcher and many otherssuch as the rare Rosefinch,Lesser Grey Shrike andRüppell’s Warbler), and otheruncommon species such as BlackStork, Short-eared Owl and StoneCurlew.Leave the A1 Rome-Naplesmotorway at Cassino and take theSS630 to the port of Formia (provinceof Latina). There is a ferry to Ventotene.website: www.riservaventotene.it; Tel. visitorscentre: 0771/85257.10. Chiarore Nature Reserve – MassaciuccoliThe Chiarore nature reserve, run by the LIPUin Massaciuccoli, covers an area of 47 hectaresin the Migliarino Regional Park, San Rossore,Massaciuccoli, and includes many of the mostcharacteristic lake environments.Ali Spring 12Page 25