WWF Italy, Mediterranean Association for Nature and NABU (D)

are organizing the

27^th international camp for the protection of raptors and storks
migrating across the Strait of Messina

12 April - 23 May 2010

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

period: 12 April – 23 May 2010

location: Peloritani Mountains (Messina)

housing: in a building owned by the Azienda Foreste Demaniali (Forest Service), located along the migratory flyway

necessary equipment: sleeping bag, binoculars, outdoor clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen

climate: extremely variable, even in the space of a few hours, from bitter cold to summer-like heat; elevations range from sea level to more than 1,000 meters a.s.l.; it is almost always windy, sometimes very windy.

attività: from early morning to dusk, volunteers monitor the localities where raptor passage is expected; lunch is in the field. Dinner is back at camp. Weather conditions influence migration, and can stall it for many days, or create the conditions for spectacular one-day flights.
In case of poaching activities, the relevant law enforcement agencies (Corpo Forestale, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza) are immediately contacted for intervention.

There is a maximum of 20 participants

The sponsors cover housing, food, and transportations; participants are asked for a contribution of
15 Euros per day .

You may download the informations above as PDF file.