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Red- footed Falcon and in late May, Eleonora’sFalcon.Ferries for the island leave from Naples, Sorrentoand Castellamare di Stabia. The ornithological centrein Capri is in Villa San Michele, Viale Axel Munthe34, in Anacapri. Tel: 081-8371401.12. The Gulf of ManfredoniaBetween the promontory of the Gargano andthe Ofanto estuary in Puglia, lies the Gulf ofManfredonia, a large, 60 km long coastal inlet,characterised by a succession of wetlands, floodedpastures, lagoons and saltmarshes, some of whichmake up the National Park of the Gargano.Beyond the Frattarolo marsh (flooded by theCandelaro river), which can be reached from theroad, lies the vast reed bed of Lake Salso, fed by theriver Cervaro. Further south the most important siteis the saltmarsh of Margherita di Savoia.During spring migration thousands of Black-tailedGodwit and Ruff can be seen between the Frattarolomarsh and Lake Salso but the area is particularlyimportant for the hundreds of Glossy Ibis, Crane,White Stork and Red-footed Falcon that arrive in lateApril and early May. Flamingos and Italy’s highestconcentration of Avocets create a wonderful spectaclein the saltmarshes.The SP141 (ex SS159) linking Manfredonia toMargherita di Savoia cuts across the area offering thepossibility for birdwatching in the various zones.* * *Ali Spring 12Page 27