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[edit] Overview

In the north-west of Corsica, near Calvi, this scenically beautiful reserve is part of a collapsed volcano and has an interesting range of breeding birds.

[edit] Birds

[edit] Notable Species

Osprey and Peregrine Falcon nest on the rugged cliffs of this peninsula along with various seabirds, swifts and Eurasian Crag Martin.

Inland the main habitat is dense maquis with many passerine breeders and particularly Sylvia warblers.

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Birds you can see here include:

Cory's Shearwater, Yelkouan Shearwater, Great Cormorant, Mediterranean Shag, Osprey, Common Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Common Sandpiper, Audouin's Gull, Yellow-legged Gull, Rock Dove, Alpine Swift, Pallid Swift, Eurasian Crag Martin, Northern House Martin, European Stonechat, Northern Wheatear, Blue Rock Thrush, Eurasian Blackbird, Marmora's Warbler, Dartford Warbler, Subalpine Warbler, Sardinian Warbler, Blackcap, Spotted Flycatcher, Great Tit, Hooded Crow, Chaffinch, European Greenfinch

[edit] Other Wildlife

The extremely rare Mediterranean Monk Seal may be seen here.

[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

The seas around the headland are popular for diving and snorkelling and the protected area extends into the sea where controls on fishing and disturbance have led to an increase in the variety and abundance of marine life.

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To do

[edit] Access and Facilities

The reserve forms part of the extensive Corse Regional Park. It is best visited by boat from either Calvi or Porto, most trips stop at the village of Girolata and from here the maquis-covered hillsides can be explored.

[edit] Contact Details

To do

[edit] External Links

• Scandola Reserve on Corsica.net
• [http://www.go-to-corsica.com/calvi-ajaccio.html Go to Corsica, Scandola (English translation)

Content and images originally posted by Steve