Corsica in May (1 Viewer)

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Wildflower

Active member

• Dec 28, 2003

• #1

We are in a process of planning our two weeks in May in Corsica.
There must be great places for birding with all mountains, wildflowers and water. We will have a rental car. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Also can anyone recommend a bird guide (book) and a bird guide (person) for Corsica? Thanks

 

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Wildflower

Active member

• Dec 29, 2003

• #2

Anyone ever went birding to Corsica?

Any suggestions how to find out about birds in Corsica?

 

Michael Frankis

conehead

• Dec 29, 2003

• #3

Sorry, never been. But the main endemics to look for, Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whieheadi) and Corsican Citril Finch (Serinus corsicanus), are both birds of the Corsican Pine (Pinus nigra var. corsicana) forests in the mountains, the more mature and less 'managed' the better with scattered dead trees, open patches, etc.

Tartagine Forest and Monte Cinto in the northwest (inland from Calvi) are reported to be the best areas, with 1000-1500m the optimum altitude for the nuthatch, and 1500-1650m for the finch often in more open woods with tree-heath (Erica arborea).

Michael

 

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Bluetail

Senior Moment

• Dec 29, 2003

• #4

Hi, Wildflower

Not been myself either, but there are a few trip reports available which should give you an idea. Go to:

http://www.eurobirding.com

select the "trip reports" page, then select "Europe" from the options at the bottom of the page and do a search for "France".

Jason

 

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Wildflower

Active member

• Dec 29, 2003

• #5

Thank you Michael and Jason for great tips.

Michael, I'll be looking for all endemic species you mentioned.

As you suggested, Jason, I am checking out some some trip reports from Corsica on eurobirding.com and learning about all places that I should include in our itinerary.

Do you know about the best birding book for Europe that would also include Corsica's birds?
Thanks again

 

Andrew Rowlands

Well-known member

• Dec 30, 2003

• #6

Wildflower said:

Do you know about the best birding book for Europe that would also include Corsica's birds?

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Collins or Lars Jonsson.

Preferably both.

Andy.

 

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Wildflower

Active member

• Dec 30, 2003

• #7

Thank you Andy. I'll check them both.

 

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Steve Lister

Senior Birder, ex County Recorder, Garden Moths.

• Dec 30, 2003

• #8

Hi Wildflower

Have you got the BOU Checklist of Birds of Corsica ? It was published a few years ago now but has loads of background info as well as (fairly) up to date status comments.

And I would add that Marmora's Warbler on Corsica is now regarded by many as a separate species to that on the Balearics.

Hopefully you will report back on your trip??

Steve

 

Edward

Umimmak

• Dec 31, 2003

• #9

Four friends of mine from Iceland went to southern France and Corsica in May a few years back. You'll find their trip report on Surfbirds
http://www.surfbirds.com/Trip Reports/francecorsica.html

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