Garganeys are back again - Sono tornate le marzaiole

It is impossible to travel these days, due to the restrictions (red zone) for the pandemic. However, living near the River Arno has its advantages. In these days three Garganeys have arrived on the Arno. The pictures are taken a bit from a distance.

They are a little late compared to the reports of other areas close to here, for example, at the Parco della Piana di Sesto. The Italian name Marzaiola, in fact, means "who arrives in March".

Garganey, male - Marzaiola, maschio.
River Arno at Florence, Tuscany. April 2021

Garganeys, two males and a female
Marzaiole, due maschi e una femmina.
River Arno at Florence, Tuscany. April 2021

Garganey, male - Marzaiola, maschio.
Picture taken at the Parco della Piana di Sesto, Tuscany. April 2018

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Birdwatching on the Arno river in Florence

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Young Barn Swallows

Barn Swallow - Rondine comune (Hirundo rustica) Barn Swallow, juv. - Giovane Rondine comune. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019 see also inaturalist.org and agraria.org Barn Swallows. - Rondini comuni. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019 Barn Swallows. - Rondini comuni. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019 Barn Swallows. - Rondini comuni. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019 Barn Swallows. - Rondini comuni. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019 Young Barn Swallows. - Giovani Rondini comuni. Cavalieri Pond, Parco della Piana di Sesto, Florence, July 2019

From the banks of the Arno in Florence

During the lockdown it is very lucky to be able to observe birds in the city. The banks of the Arno are home to a truly varied and sometimes spectacular bird life. The Great Backyard Bird Count 2021 , organized by E Bird , was held from 12 to 15 February and I participated from the sidewalk of the Lungarno. Two adult night herons, the one on the right has feathers ruffled by the wind - Due nitticore adulte, quella di destra ha le penne arruffate dal vento. Florence, Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, February 2021. Wood pigeon - Colombaccio. Florence, Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, February 2021. Young Night Heron - Nitticora, immaturo. Florence, Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, February 2021. Night Heron, immature specimen, different from that of the previous picture - Nitticora, altro esemplare immaturo. Florence, Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, February 2021. Grey Heron, just below the San Niccolò Bridge - Airone cinerino, proprio sotto il Ponte di San Niccolò. Florence, March 2021. Blackbird - Merlo....

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