Nature Reserve of Castel Cerreto
A small but beautiful wooded reserve with disabled access on the hills in the borough of Penna S. Andrea.
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- Blue Tit
- Buzzard
- Green Woodpecker
- Hoopoe
- Horned Owl
- Kestrel
- Little owl
- Long-Tailed Tit
- Nuthatch
- Scops Owl
State Nature Reserve of Corno Grande
A 2200 hectare reserve established by the town of Pietracamela in the heart of the Gran Sasso, including the Corno Grande, Corno Piccolo and Calderone glacier.
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Nature Reserve of Fiume Fiumetto
In the Colledara borough, the Fiumetto stream creates attractive waterfalls.
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- Green Woodpecker
- Tree Creeper
- White Wagtail
WWF Oasis Abetino di Rosello
WWF oasis of silver fir, beech and turkey oak in the territory of Rosello near the Molise border. Amongst many orchids, the extremely rare epipactis purpurata can be found.
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- Honey Buzzard
- Long-Eared Owl
- Tawny Owl
- Apennine wolf
- Pine Marten
- Wild Cat
WWF Oasis Sagittario Gorges
WWF oasis covering 450 acres in the territory of Anversa degli Abruzzi comprising numerous microenvironments.
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- Dipper
- Golden Eagle
- Grey Wagtail
- Peregrine Falcon
- Apennine wolf
- Marsican bear
- Roe Deer
WWF Oasis Forca di Penne
WWF oasis and ornithological centre in a natural transit pass between the coast and inland.
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- Duck Hawk
- Goldfinch
- Greenfinch
- Harrier
- Honey Buzzard
- Apennine wolf
- Marsican bear
- Porcupine
Regional Nature Reserve Pescara Springs
Administered by the town council of Popoli together with the WWF and Legambiente, this is an outstanding wetlands habitat.
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- Garganey
- Grey Heron
- Moorhen
- Osprey
- Pintail
- Red Heron
- Short-Eared Owl
- Water-Rail
- White Stork
- Widgeon
- Crayfish
- Farius Trout
- Freshwater Lamprey
- Italian Newt
- Stickleback
Regional Nature Reserve of Eastern Maiella
1700 hectares in the region of Chieti on the east side of the Majella, with a range extending from 650m to 2,700m in altitude and harbouring numerous grottoes, the most famous being Grotta del Cavallone.
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- Greek Partridge
- Lanner Falcon
- Peregrine Falcon
- Snow Finch
- Abruzzo Chamois
- Apennine wolf
- Roe Deer
Regional Nature Reserve of Serranella Lake
Includes an artificial swamp formed by the building of a dam. The WWF managed area is characterised by the vast swamp vegetation. More than 70 species of bird nest here.
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- Glossy Ibis
- Greater White Egret
- Pintail
- Spoonbill
- Wild Duck
Regional Nature Reserve of Penne Lake
150 hectares. An artificial lake formed by the creation of a dam. Includes a nature trail, shelter for wounded animals, botanical garden and a centre for otter breeding. 160 bird species have been reported, including 31 nesting at the site.
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Regional Nature Reserve of Zompo lo Schioppo
Includes the highest natural waterfall of the Apennines. Located in the Monti Cantari at the foot of extensive beech woods in the borough of Morino there are many wild orchids to be found including the rare Spitzel orchid and the pale orchid.
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- Goshawk
- Sparrowhawk
- White-Backed Woodpecker
- Apennine wolf
- Marsican bear
- Pine Marten
- Roe Deer
Regional Nature Reserve of Foro Valley
472 hectares in the borough of Pretoro inside the Majella Park.
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- Goshawk
- White-Backed Woodpecker
Regional Nature Reserve of Voltigno
Covers more than 5000 hectares in the provinces of Pescara and L'Aquila.
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- Eagle Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Apennine wolf
- Roe Deer
- Wild Cat
Regional Nature Reserve of Salinello Gorges
800 hectares, a narrow gorge eroded by the Salinello River. Many grottoes, including the famous Grotta di S. Michele Arcangelo.
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- Eagle Owl
- Golden Eagle
- Greek Partridge
- Kestrel
- Peregrine Falcon
- Tawny Owl
State Nature Reserve of Monte Velino
3550 hectares of fields, cliffs, screes and forests.
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- Griffon
- Peregrine Falcon
- Raven
- Apennine wolf
- Marsican bear
State Nature Reserve of Quarto Santa Chiara
485 hectares in the borough of Palena spanning fields and forests.
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- Goshawk
- Long-Eared Owl
- Sparrowhawk
- Apennine wolf
- Marsican bear
- Pine Marten
- Roe Deer
- Wild Cat
State Nature Reserve of Lama Peligna
Extends from the peak of Monte Amaro to the valley of the river Orta in the borough of S. Eufemia a Majella.
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- Deer
- Marsican bear
- Roe Deer
State Nature Reserve of Orfento Valley
In the valley of the Orfento river in the borough of Caramanico Terme.
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- Dipper
- Greek Partridge
- Grey Wagtail
- Hedge Sparrow
- Hobby
- Peregrine Falcon
- Rock Pipit
- Snow Finch
- Sparrowhawk
- Abruzzo Chamois
- Apennine wolf
- Deer
- Marsican bear
- Otter
- Roe Deer
State Nature Reserve of Fara S. Martino - Palombaro
4,202 hectares In the heart of the Majella, including the impressive Gole di Fara S. Martino, a gorge only a few metres wide.
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- Golden Eagle
- Greek Partridge
- Hedge Sparrow
- Lanner Falcon
- Peregrine Falcon
- Wallcreeper
State Nature Reserve of Monte Rotondo
1500 hectares between the last peaks of Gran Sasso and those of the Morrone. The Pescara river flows through the narrow gorge separating the two chains.
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- Golden Eagle
- Greek Partridge
- Peregrine Falcon
- Apennine wolf
- Deer
- Roe Deer
State Nature Reserve of Feudo Ugni
In the territory of Pennapiedmonte on the Majella massif, this area contains many grottoes. 120 bird species have been reported here.
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- Collared Blackbird
- Peregrine Falcon
- Apennine Salamander
- Apennine wolf
- Deer
- Marsican bear
- Orsini viper
- Wild Cat
- Yellow-Bellied Toad
State Nature Reserve of Colle di Licco
Together with Feudo Intramonti withIn the National Park of Abruzzo, a unique area where the Marsican brown bear and the Apennine wolf live under total protection.
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- Golden Eagle
- Goshawk
- Peregrine Falcon
- Abruzzo Chamois
- Apennine wolf
- Deer
- Marsican bear
- Roe Deer
State Nature Reserve of Pantaniello Lake
Situated in the territory of Barrea the lake is populated by a rare crustacean (gammarus lacustris), a relic from the last ice age.
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- gammarus lacustris
- Ring Snake