The first Short-toed Eagle in Maremma /map/ was observed on the 5th of March in Ansedonia (Grosseto). On the 14th of March 1 pair was in its nesting territory in Tolfa hills (Roma)/map/: the male was performing a “wing flap display”. The weather now is fine but the temperature is low and approaches zero degree during the night. No snakes at all, maybe the eagles are able to survive without food for few days or to rely on toads?
New videos made by Vincenzo Rizzo Pinna in 2009 are uploaded on YouTube. A summer life of one more Short-toed Eagle nest in Maremma Regional Park /map/ is illustrated by them:
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You can enjoy all videos uploaded by Vincenzo directly on YouTube. Also 5 videos are commented by the author.
On the 15th of March I joined a group of hundreds of birdwatchers and ornithologists spotting Short-toed Eagles migrating over Arenzano (Genua, Liguria) in North-West Italy: more than 250 specimens were observed on Sunday. A flock consisted of 20 birds.
This is a new video by Vincenzo Rizzo Pinna made already in spring of 2009. Thanks to Vincenzo for the link!
Some copies of the “L’aquila dei serpenti” book (It) by Francesco Petretti /map/ may be ordered directly from the author: FRANCESCO PETRETTI – VIA RASELLA 155 – 00187 ROMA Italie (pf@short-toed-eagle.net). The book consists of 270 pages, has comprehensive English summaries of each chapter and English captions of tables and figures. It costs 30,00 euros (postage included) and can be paid by a cheque.
• L’aquila dei serpenti. Extracts (En) – by permission of Prof. Petretti we put here the Summaries of some Chapters of the book.
Systema Naturae is a website developed by Vincenzo Rizzo Pinna. He studies birds of prey including Short-toed Eagles in the Maremma Regional Park /map/ and in other places. Let us show you a little gallery of unique video clips (see them below) dedicated to Short-toed Eagles in the Maremma park and also some photos.
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In the first video you can see Francesco Petretti /map/. He is a prominent Italian ornithologist and researcher of Short-toed Eagle, he took part in the creation of the “L’Aquila dei serpenti” film. Also you can enjoy all videos uploaded by Vincenzo directly on YouTube.
You can find here a possibility to get some information (It) about the film of Emanuele Coppola “L’Aquila dei serpenti” and to try to order it on the site. The preview file has a size near of 2.7 MB, it’s in wmv-format (source – the Natura in Diretta website). Read also about the Panda Film’s birth. The film was made with participation of Francesco Petretti /map/.