I'm just starting to think about planning the pieces for a trip that is planned for October. I found a naturalist who takes out birding groups and he has recommended "There’s a very beautifull nature reserve (Diaccia Botrona) close to Castiglione della Pescaia ( avery nice medieval village)." We are staying at a farm about 35 minutes west of Siena and have been told this will be a full day trip.
Has anyone been there who can chime in here? By any chance does anyone know of a newer guidebook for the birds of Italy? The only source I can find is out of print and waaaayyyy expensive to purchase; clearly Italy isn't in the same place with birding as either the UK or US are! Thousands of books on wines are easy to find :-)
Thanks very much -