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Alpine Wildlife & Birdwatching Photography – Dolomites (Trentino-Alto Adige)

Outside, 3.9 km from Parco naturale regionale delle Dolomiti d'Ampezzoby BirdinginItaly.com Dolomites / local certified Dolomite guides

The Italian Dolomites — UNESCO World Heritage Site — hold ALL FOUR alpine gallinaceous birds: capercaillie black grouse rock ptarmigan and hazel grouse; plus rock partridge. Six species of nocturnal raptors in the forests. Spectacular landscape photography combined with wildlife. Recommended photography locations: Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park; Passo Giau; Tre Cime di Lavaredo; Lago di Braies (Pearl of the Dolomites). BirdinginItaly.com (based in Rome) runs Dolomites birdwatching tours with expert guides. Also Naturalist Journeys runs Italy: Venice, Dolomites & Bologna annually (VCE arrival; includes Venice Lagoon + Po Delta + Dolomites; 2026 May 19-27). Equipment: 500mm+ for capercaillie; wider for landscapes and close-approach ibex and marmot.

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  1. January, closed
  2. February, closed
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  4. April, open
  5. May, open
  6. June, open
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  11. November, closed
  12. December, closed

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