Riserva Naturale Orientata La Timpa

Riserva Naturale Orientata La Timpa

The Timpa of Acireale reveals its real nature to an expert eye through a series of natural geological and volcanologic phenomena summarizing the history of Etna, the biggest volcano in Europe.

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Flora

The Tree Spurge

During the warm season, the shrubs of this plant look like reddish woody branched candlesticks. The phenomenon is known with the name of estivation and works as a defense against dryness.

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Fauna

The Sardinian Warbler

It is a small bird characteristic of the Mediterranean maquis, unmistakable for its black cap ending under the eyes, surrounded by a brick red ring. The grey-whitish plumage is whiter on the throat.

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