In an impervious area, covered
with thick vegetation and crossed by the river Treja , a part
of about 1000 hectares , partly in the territory of Calcata,
has been declared protected area. Many animal species live
here: foxes, badgers, porcuspines, weasels, woodpeckers and
jays, while prey birds like kites, kestrels and buzzards prefer
the surrounding glades. The night-birds present are barn-owls,
horned owls and sparrow owls. Leaving Calcata and after having
passed Mazzano Romano by 4 km, turning to the left, you get
to an impressive naturalistic area, run by the river and surrounded
by luxuriant vegetation, with the ruins of an ancient mill
and medieval towers.
(Informations and assistance
at the Visitors' Centre in Mazzano Romano, Tel. 06/9049295)
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