The Italian Dolomites Naturetrek Tour Report

23 - 30 June 2010

Eritrichium nanum – King of the Alps

Cimon della Pala

Thlaspi rotundifolium – Round-leaved Penny-cress

Passo Pordoi, looking north

Report by Jessica Turner Images courtesy of Ian Dudding

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Tour Report

The Italian Dolomites

Tour Leader:

Jessica Turner

Participants:

Christine Dean

(Naturetrek Leader & Botanist)

Ian Dudding Ros Epson Karl Morin-Strom Leslie Tasker John Turner

Day 1

Wednesday 23rd June

Weather: UK and Italy: hot and sunny Five of the group members met Jessica at Gatwick Airport for the flight to Venice, where we enjoyed good views of the city as we landed at Marco Polo Airport. We soon had our luggage and the minibus, and were heading north on the A27 towards Belluno, and then on to Agordo, where we stopped for a coffee break in the town square. The final leg of our journey took us via Cencenighe, where we turned west to Falcade, over the Passo San Pellegrino, and down into the Fassa Valley. We soon reached the little hamlet of Tamion and the Hotel Gran Mugon, our base for the week. We received a warm welcome from Stefano and his sister Katia, and were soon enjoying an excellent dinner and some welcome rest.

Day 2

Thursday 24th June

Weather: hot and sunny We had a fairly leisurely start to the day and after a splendid breakfast we walked from the hotel to explore the meadows and woods round Tamion. Swallows were swooping round the buildings and a Black Redstart was seen at a nearby barn. We walked up past the tiny church, and soon found a flowery bank where we started to get our eyes in tune for the local plants, which included Golden Hawksbeard, (Crepis aurea), the dark blue Dragonmouth (Horminium pyrenaicum) and Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis), the pink Small Sainfoin (Onobrychis arenaria), and the yellow Hay Rattle (Rhinanthus minor agg.). The meadows had not yet been cut for hay and, as we progressed, we found Bearded Bellflower (Campanula barbata), Dark Columbine (Aquilegia atrata), Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) and the Alpine Rose (Rosa pendulina), with its spine-free stems. Unfortunately the Orange Lilies (Lilium bulbiferum) were still only in bud. Further on we found plenty of Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea agg.) but only one Round-headed Orchid (Traunsteinera globosa), just coming into flower. Chimney Sweeper Moths were noted over the meadows, and a Mazarine Blue and the Chafer Hoplia caerulea were seen. The path entered a pine wood, with Spruce (Picea abies subsp abies) and Larch (Larix decidua) where the underlying rocks were Sandstone, and the vegetation showed a corresponding change. Here the plants included Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtilis), Tormentil (Potentilla erecta) and a lovely patch of One-flowered Wintergreen (Moneses uniflora). We also found Mountain Milkwort (Polygala alpestris), Gypsophila (Gypsophila repens) and Common Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris).

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The path followed the hillside, before emerging into another meadow full of flowers, including the very fragrant, prostrate and spiny Genista germanica, Giant Cat’s-ear (Hypochaeris uniflora), the emormous, green-flowered White False Helleborine (Veratrum album) and a spike of the delicate, white St. Bruno’s Lily (Paradisea liliastrum). As we returned to Tamion along the road, a Golden Eagle circled low overhead, giving some excellent views. We then stopped to look at a large patch of Lady’s Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) on the bank, and also Fly Orchids (Ophrys insectifera), a couple of Military Orchids (Orchis militaris), Mountain Milk-vetch (Oxytropis jacquinii), and a field full of St Bruno’s Lilies (Paradisea liliastrum). On the little road to the hotel, we noted Yellow Melancholy Thistle (Cirsium erisithales), and some more Military Orchids in perfect condition. After a short break, we boarded the vehicle to drive to Pozza di Fassa. We turned up into the Val de Sen Nicolo (also known as the Val San Nicolo) and then the Val di Monzoni, where we had our picnic of local cheeses and hams. Duly refreshed, we set off up the track towards the Refugio Taramelli. In the lower meadows we found Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana acaulis), Bavarian Gentian (Gentiana bavarica), Yellow Violet (Viola biflora) and some bushes of the Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), just coming into flower. Higher up, other plants included Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) and Spring Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla vernalis), which was almost over. Green Alder (Alnus viridis) and Yellow Alpine Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla alpina subsp. apiifolia) were also recorded. Where we met the snow, it was thick across the path, but we crossed it, and continued the last steep climb to the Rifugio Taramelli, where some of the group rewarded ourselves with refreshments, and we all enjoyed the stunning views. A Black Redstart was nesting in the roof of the Rifugio. The path beyond the Rifugio was very snowy, so we decided to retace our steps. We stopped on the way down the valley to see Rock Soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides) and also found Yellow Milk-vetch (Oxytropis campestris), before returning to the hotel for another excellent dinner.

Day 3

Friday 25th June

Weather: Hot and sunny Today we headed north up to the Pordoi Pass (2239m), via Canazei, parking in the main car park at the top of the pass. We took the footpath, route 601, along the famous ‘Bindelweg’, mentioned by Farrer, the author, traveller, botanist and flower painter, in his 1913 book ‘The Dolomites’. We could tell that snow had not long left the bank above the path, where we found carpets of mauve Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina), and a tiny clump of the pale pink Dwarf Snowbell (Soldanella pusilla). A little further on we found quantities of Monte Baldo Anemone (Anemone baldense), and the lemon-coloured Yellow Alpine Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla alpina subsp. apiifolia). A small boulder by the path held One-flowered Fleabane (Erigeron uniflorus), together with Moss Campion (Silene acaulis) and Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala). Several willows were noted, including Net-leaved Willow (Salix reticulata), Finely-toothed Willow (Salix breviserrata), with purplish catkins, and the taller Alpine Willow (Salix x hegetschweileri). On the shoulder we found Crocus (Crocus albiflora) and Oxlip (Primula elatior). We explored the cliffs to the right of the path, finding Draba dubia, Dwarf Buckthorn (Rhamnus pumilus) and Eidelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), also known by the less romantic name of Alpine Cudweed! We also found a small clump of the delicate Snowdon Lily (Lloydia serotina).

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We proceeded to the steep banks below a ski lift where Scree Saxifrage (Saxifraga androsacea), Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), Yellow Whitlow-grass (Draba aizoides) and a magnificent display of Vitaliana (Androsace vitaliana subsp vitaliana) were located. On the other side were a few flowers of Least Primrose (Primula minima). There were few butterflies, but a Mountain Green-veined White was seen. We then made our way back down the path, and drove a short distance back down the road for our picnic. We had lunch in a meadow with scattered boulders, by a stream, with Arolla and Dwarf Pines (Pinus cembra and Pinus mugo) around. The rocks were covered in Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala), Matted Globularia (Globularia cordifolia) and a Musky Saxifrage (Saxifraga exerata subsp. moschata). On a boulder by the layby we were delighted to find a more accessible specimen of Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum). From here we set off towards the Sella Pass, admiring the magnificent views before dropping down towards Selva. We stopped at a spot where a stream came down the mountain to explore the margins of the adjacent pine woods. However, the gravel in the valley floor was being worked, and the presence of a JCB did detract somewhat from the experience. A number of Rhaetian Poppy (Papaver aurantiacum) were seen, as well as Intermediate Wintergreen (Pyrola media), a Mouse-ear (Cerastium uniflorum), Creeping Sandwort (Moehringia ciliata), and a large clump of Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cyprepedium calceolus), which were very fresh. It was then time to make our way back to Tamion for dinner.

Day 4

Saturday 26th June

Weather: Hot and sunny Today our destination was the Rosengarten. After another good breakfast, we boarded our vehicle for the short journey down to Vigo di Fassa, where we caught the cable-car up to the Rif. Ciampedie. We began our walk in the direction of the small village of Gardeccia. Alpenrose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), and Arolla Pine (Pinus cembra) were very much in evidence, together with False Medlar (Sorbus chamaemispelus), Blue-berried Honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea) and the little Leafless-stemmed Speedwell (Veronica aphylla). Rock Speedwell (Veronica fruticans) was found by a closed Rifugio. In the village we stopped for a refreshment break, where Black Redstart and Crag Martins were present. Climbing up beyond the village, Gentiana bavarica (Bavarian Gentian) and Trumpet Gentian (Gentiana acaulis) were evident all around. As the track grew steeper, we moved into an area of Dwarf Alpine Pine (Pinus mugo) and massive scattered limestone boulders. We set out our picnic amidst these, and were soon joined by Alpine Chough, which were very tame. After our lunch, most of the group continued up the steep path to the Rifugio Preuss, which appeared to teeter on the cliff above. On the boulders we found the silvery leaves of Pink Cinquefoil (Potentilla nitida) but, sadly, no flowers yet, and Bluish Paederota (Paederota bonarota), also not quite out. Other plants included the tiny greyish clumps of the leaves of Blue Saxifrage (Saxifraga caesia), Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala), Mount Cenis Lousewort (Pedicularis cenisia) and Least Snowbell (Soldanella minima). Short-leaved Gentian (Gentiana brachyphylla) and Triglav Gentian (Gentiana terglouensis) were also found, and a family of Alpine Accentors and Black Redstarts were in evidence. Eventually, we made our slow descent back to Gardeccia and on to Ciampedie. At Rifugio Negritella we stopped for refreshments before catching the cable-car down to Vigo di Fassa, and so back to the hotel.

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Tour Report

Sunday 27th June

Weather: Hot and sunny Today we journeyed south to Paneveggio, below the Rolle Pass, driving south to Predazzo, and turning east. We stopped at the Parco Naturale Visitor Centre where we explored the adjacent woods, meadow and river banks. Quantities of May Lily (Maianthemum bifolium), Nettle-leaved Speedwell (Veronica urticifolia), Whorled Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum verticillatum), Wood Stitchwort (Stellaria nemorum) and a small clump of Coralroot Orchids (Corallorhiza trifida) were found in the wood, while Aconite-leaved Buttercup (Ranunculus aconitifolius) was found on the river bank. The blue Perennial Cornflower (Centaurea montana), familiar from gardens, was on the grassy slope opposite the Centre. From here we made our way up into the Val Venegia, and began our walk though some damp meadows. These held many splendid spikes of Dactylorhiza majalis (Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid) and Alpine Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid (Dactyorhiza alpestris). In little pockets in a rock, opposite the Rifugio Malga Venegiota, we found Alpine Fleabane (Erigeron alpinus), and some tiny examples of Moonwort (Botrychium lunaria). We then passed a cliff with Bluish Paederota (Paederota baronota) in flower, Rock Valerian (Valeriana saxatile), and a clump of Blue Saxifrage (Saxifraga caesia) covered in flower buds. We had our picnic on a bank by the path, and then continued on up the path to a point where the trees gave way to major areas of scree. Here, on some very large boulders, we found Dwarf Alpenrose (Rhodothamnus chamaecistus), Bear’s-ear Primrose (Primula auricula), Livelong Saxifrage (Saxifraga paniculata) frustratingly close to flowering, and one flowering plant of the rare endemic Tyrolean Primrose (Primula tyrolensis). We also found a large patch of Dwarf Valerian (Valeriana supina) while on some screes, we saw a small clump of another Dolomite endemic, Alpine Scurvy-grass (Rhizobotrya alpina), together with more Leafless-stemmed Speedwell (Veronica aphylla). Along the stream were some fine specimens of Spiniest Thistle (Cirsium spinosissimum), and a damp patch held the Cotton Grass Eriophorum scheuchzeri. We then took the road to Falcade on the return journey, stopping on the north-east side of the Passo di Valles to look at Livelong Saxifrage (Saxifraga paniculata) in full flower. Another stop further down was by a meadow containing many spikes of Dark Rampion (Phyteuma ovatum), as well as Round-headed Rampion (Phyteuma orbiculare), while on the other side of the road was Dusky Cranesbill (Geranium phaeum). We then returned to Tamion.

Day 6

Monday 28th June

Weather: Hot and sunny Today we headed south-east again, this time for the Rolle Pass and the dramatic peak of Cimon della Pala. Passing through Paneveggio, we climbed up to the Pass at 1972m, and then took a dusty track on up to the Baita Segantini at 2200m, and began a walk up through the alpine grassland. We found Least Primrose (Primula minima), Monte Baldo Anemone (Anemone baldensis), Yellow Alpine Pasque Flower (Anemone alpine subsp apiifolia), while Trailing Azalea (Loiseleuria procumbens) was just coming into flower. We then moved up into an area of loose rock and open ground where we found a large number of Sequier’s Buttercup (Ranunculus seguieri), Mossy Cyphel (Minuartia sedoides), Spring Sandwort (Minuartia verna) and One-flowered Fleabane (Erigeron uniflora). Our ultimate aim was to reach an area of broken rocks and boulders below the looming cliffs of Cimon della Pala. 4

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Moving on along the edge of the cliffs we found Long-flowered Primrose (Primula halleri), Snowdon Lily (Lloydia serotina), Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala), the magenta Italian Alpine Sainfoin (Hedysarum hedysaroides subsp exaltatum) and a number of plants of Bear’s-ear Primrose (Primula auricula). By now we were at the base of the cliffs we had been aiming for, and started to examine the boulders. We soon found a magnificent clump of one of the specialities: King of the Alps (Eritrichium nanum) together with Alpine Buttercup (Ranunculus alpestris), Draba dolomitica, and the rare Tyrolean Primrose (Primula tyrolensis). Androsace alpina, Purple Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), the pretty mauve Pyrenaean Whitlow-grass (Petrocallis pyrenaica) and Triglav Gentian (Gentiana terglouensis) were also found, but the Dwarf Alpenrose (Rhodothamnus chamaecistus) was barely in flower. We made our way back to the Rifugio, where we had our rather late picnic before beginning our descent. Just as we reached the road, we stopped at a bank which had a good show of Southern Butterwort (Pinguicula leptoceras). We then set off towards the Passo San Pellegrino and the Miralago where we explored the meadows behind the Rifugio. Plants here included Great Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolia) and Alpine Clover (Trifolium alpinum), spikes of Spotted Gentian (Gentiana punctata), and a Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon) in flower. A flowering spike of Wolfsbane (Aconitum lycoctonum subsp vulparia) was also found. The meadows were also extremely rich in orchids, including Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia), Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea agg.), Shortspurred Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia odoratissima), Small White Orchid (Gymnadenia albida) Austrian Vanilla Orchid (Gymnadenia austriaca), Dark Vanilla Orchids (Gymnadenia rhellicani) and Red Vanilla Orchids (Gymnadenia rubra). Eventually we dragged ourselves away from these riches, not before discovering a better spike of Martagon Lily (Lilium martagon) and flowering Whorled Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum verticillatum) by the carpark, and returned to the hotel for dinner.

Day 7

Tuesday 29th June

Weather: Hot and sunny Today the group had a free morning. Some chose to stay around the hotel, while others chose to walk from the hotel into Vigo, and to visit the Ladin Museum. The latter group reported finding Bird’s-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) and Sticky Flax (Linum viscosum) en route. We then drove up to the Val de Sen Nicolo, this time continuing to explore this valley rather than turning off into the Val Monzoni. We parked the minibus and set up the picnic in the grassy parking area, where we found Smooth Honeywort (Cerinthe glabra) and Rock Redcurrant (Ribes petraeum). We were also surrounded by many Mazarine Blue Butterflies, which, attracted by moisture and salts, were landing on the food and on us. After lunch, we set off to explore the meadows of this valley, enjoying the different feel of the hay meadows. Alpine Milk-vetch (Astragalus alpinus), Heartsease (Viola tricolor subsp. subalpinum) and the harebell-like Campanula scheuzeri were all found, together with several plants of the petite dark blue Snow Gentian (Gentiana nivalis). Further on we found Garland Flower (Daphne cneorum), which is very similar to the Daphne striata we had found elsewhere. On some of the boulders were small clusters of the relatively unhairy form of Cobweb Houseleek (Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp. arachnoideum). We also located plenty of Vanilla Orchids: Austrian Vanilla Orchid (Gymnadenia austriaca) and Black Vanilla Orchid (Gymnadenia rhellicani), and two new orchid species, a form of Early Purple Orchid with wavy petals and sepals, Orchis ovalis, and the Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata). Eventually, we stopped for some refreshments at the Rifugio Baita Ciampie, before returning slowly down the valley, noting Alpine Honeysuckle (Lonicera alpigena) and Black Honeysuckle (Lonicera nigra) near the car park. It was then time to return to Tamion for our final evening. © Naturetrek

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Wednesday 30th June

Weather: fine, warm & sunny After a leisurely breakfast, and with our packing complete, we had a little time to spend before setting off for the airport. Karl left after breakfast, to catch the bus to Bolzano, as he continued his travels, but the rest of the group went in search of the Bird’s-nest Orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) found the previous day. This was duly admired and photographed, and we also noted some of the changes in the meadows over the week. We then had to pack the bus, bid farewell to Katia and her family, and retrace our steps south to Venice’s Marco Polo airport. We had a good flight back to the UK, our minds full of images of stunning scenery and alpine flowers.

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Species Lists Plants Group/Species

English Name (If any)

PTERIDOPHYTES

FERNS & ALLIES

Lycopodiaceae Lycopodium annotinum

Clubmoss Family Interrupted Clubmoss

Rosengarten

Selaginellaceae Selaginella selaginoides

Lesser Clubmoss Family Lesser Clubmoss

Tamion

Equisetaceae Equisetum arvense Equisetum hymenale Equisetum palustre Equisetum variegatum

Horsetail Family Common Horsetail Dutch Rush Marsh Horsetail Variegated Horsetail

Tamion Panneveggio Val Venegia Val Venegia

Aspleniaceae Asplenium ruta–muraria Asplenium viride Asplenium trichomanes

Spleenwort Family Wall Rue Green Spleenwort Maidenhair Spleenwort

Rosengarten Rosengarten Rosengarten

Dennstaedtiaceae Pteridium aquilinum

Bracken Family Bracken

Roadsides

Dryopteridaceae Dryopteris filix-mas Polystichum lonchitis

Buckler Fern Family Male-fern Holly Fern

Val di Monzoni Val di Monzoni

Ophioglossaceae Botrichium lunaria

Adder's-tongue Family Moonwort

Val Venegia

Polypodiaceae Polypodium vulgare

Polypody Family Common Polypody

Val di Monzoni

Woodsiaceae Athyrium filix-femina Cystopteris fragilis Gymnocarpium dryopteris Gymnocarpium robertianum

Lady Fern Family Lady Fern Brittle Bladder Fern Oak Fern Limestone Fern

Rosengarten Tamion Woods near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo

PINOPSIDA (GYMNOSPERMS)

CONIFERS

Cupressaceae Juniperus communis J uniperus communis subsp. alpina

Juniper Family Juniper Dwarf Juniper

Pinaceae

Pine Family

Larix decidua Picea abies subsp abies Pinus cembra Pinus mugo

European Larch Spruce Arolla Pine Dwarf Mountain Pine

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Location

Tamion Val di Monzoni

Woods near Tamion Woods near Tamion Below Passo Pordoi Rosengarten

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Pinus nigra subsp. nigra Pinus sylvestris

Austrian or Black Pine Scots Pine

Woods near Tamion Woods near Tamion

MAGNOLIOPSIDA (ANGIOSPERMS)

FLOWERING PLANTS

Magnoliidae (Dicotyledons)

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Apiaceae Anthriscus sylvestris Athamanta cretensis Chaerophyllum hirsutum Daucus carota Heracleum sphondyllium Laserpitium latifolium Ligusticum multellina Pimpinella major

Carrot Family Cow Parsley Athamanta Hairy Chervil Wild Carrot Hogweed Broad-leaved Sermountain Alpine Lovage Greater Burnet-saxifrage

Common Below Sella Val Venegia Common Roadsides Woods near Tamion Val di Sen Nicolo Common in meadows

Asteraceae Achillea atrata Achillea clavenae Achillea millefolium Achillea oxyloba Adenostyles alliariae (leaves) Antennaria carpathica Antennaria dioica Arnica montana Aster alpinus Aster bellidiastrum Buphthalmum salicifolium Carduus defloratus agg. Carduus personata Centaurea montana Centaurea nervosa Centaurea pseudophrygia Cirsium dissectum Cirsium eriophorum Cirsium erisithales Cirsium palustre Cirsium spinosissimum Crepis aurea Doronicum columnae Erigeron alpinus Erigeron neglectus Erigeron uniflorus Hieracium alpinum agg Homogyne alpina Hypochaeris uniflora Leontodon hispidus Leontopodium alpinum Leucanthemum vulgare Petasites alba Pilosella officinarum agg Scorzonera aristata Senecio squalidus

Daisy Family Dark-stemmed Sneezewort Silvery Milfoil Yarrow Alpine Sneezewort Adenostyles Carpathian Cat's-foot Cat's-foot Arnica Alpine Aster False Aster Yellow Ox-eye Alpine Thistle Great Marsh Thistle Perennial Cornflower Plume Knapweed Wig Knapweed Meadow Thistle Woolly Thistle Yellow Melancholy Thistle Marsh Thistle Spiniest Thistle Golden Hawksbeard Heart-leaved Leopardsbane Alpine Fleabane Neglected Fleabane One-flowered Fleabane Alpine Hawkweed Alpine Coltsfoot Giant Catsear Rough Hawkbit Edelweiss Ox-eye Daisy White Butterbur Mouse-eared Hawkweed Bearded Vipersgrass Rock Ragwort

Rosengarten Passo Pordoi Meadows near Tamion Rosengarten Woods near Tamion Passo Pordoi Rosengarten Tamion Tamion Tamion Verges near Vigo di Fassa Common Val de Sen Nicolo Paneveggio Meadow North of Tamion Meadow North of Tamion Val Venegia Val Venegia Roadside, Tamion Val Venegia Val Venegia Tamion Passo Pordoi Below Passo Pordoi Val de Sen Nicolo Passo Pordoi Passo Pordoi Val di Monzoni Meadow North of Tamion Meadow North of Tamion Passo Pordoi Tamion Tamion Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo Val Venegia

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Senecio vulgaris Solidago virgaurea Sonchus oleraceus Taraxacum agg Tephroseris longifolia Tragopogon dubius Tussilago farfara

Common Groundsel Goldenrod Smooth Sowthistle Dandelion Southern Ragwort Goats-beard Colt’s-foot

Tamion Val di Sen Nicolo Vigo di Fassa Meadow North of Tamion Val Venegia Meadow North of Tamion Val di Monzoni

Bereberidaceae Berberis vulgaris

Barberry Family Barberry

Tamion

Betulaceae Alnus viridis Betula pendula

Birch Family Green Alder Silver Birch

Val di Monzoni Rosengarten

Boraginaceae Cerinthe glabra Echium vulgare Eritrichium nanum Myosotis alpestris Myosotis arvensis Myosotis sylvatica Pulmonaria australis

Forget-me-not Family Smooth Honeywort Viper’s Bugloss King of the Alps Alpine Wood Forget-me-not Field Forget-me-not Wood Forget-me-not a Lungwort

Val de Sen Nicolo Roadsides Cimon della Pala Val di Monzoni Woods near Tamion Val Venegia Passo Pordoi

Brassicaceae Alliaria petiolata Arabis caucasica subsp alpina Arabis bellidifolia subsp. bellidifolia Arabis hirsuta Barbarea sp. Biscutella laevigata Capsella bursa-pastoris Cardamine enneaphyllos (leaves) Draba aizoides Draba dolomitica Draba dubia Erophila verna Kernera saxatilis Petrocallis pyrenaica Pritzelago (Hutchensia) alpina Rhizobotrya alpina Thlaspi rotundifolium subsp. rotundifolium

Cabbage Family Garlic Mustard Alpine Rock-cress Alpine Bitter-cress Hairy Rock-cress Winter-cress Buckler Mustard Shepherd’s Purse Drooping Bitter-cress Yellow Whitlow-grass Dolomite Whitlow-grass Austrian Whitlow-grass Common Whitlow-grass Kernera Pyrenean Whitlowgrass Chamois Cress Alpine Scurvy-grass Round-leaved Pennycress

Woods near Tamion Val di Monzoni Rosengarten Rosengarten Baita Segantini Val di Monzoni Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Passo Pordoi Cimon della Pala Passo Pordoi Below Passo Sella Below Passo Sella Cimon della Pala Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Rosengarten

Campanulaceae Campanula barbata Campanula cochlearifolia (leaves) Campanula glomerata Campanula rapunculoides Campanula rotundifolia Campanula scheuchzeri Phyteuma betonicifolium Phyteuma orbiculare Phyteuma ovatum

Bellflower Family Bearded Bellflower Fairy’s Thimble Clustered Bellflower Creeping Bellflower Harebell

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Betony-leaved Rampion Round-headed Rampion Dark Rampion

Meadow above Tamion Rosengarten Tamion Vigo di Fassa Common Val de Sen Nicolo Val de Sen Nicolo Meadow above Tamion Passo di Vallas

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Caprifoliaceae Lonicera alpigena Lonicera caerulea Lonicera nigra Sambucus nigra Sambucus racemosus

Honeysuckle Family Alpine Honeysuckle Blue-berried Honeysuckle Black Honeysuckle Elder Red-berried Elder

Val de Sen Nicolo Rosengarten Val de Sen Nicolo Roadsides Val Venegia

Caryophyllaceae Cerastium arvense Cerastium fontanum Cerastium uniflorum Gypsophila repens Lychnis flos-cuculi Minuartia sedoides Minuartia verna Moehringia ciliata Saponaria ocymoides Silene acaulis Silene alpestris Silene dioica Silene nutans Silene pusilla Silene vulgaris Stellaria nemorum

Pink Family Field Mouse-ear Common Mouse-ear Glacier Mouse-ear Gypsophila Ragged Robin Mossy Cyphel Spring Sandwort Creeping Sandwort Rock Soapwort Moss Campion Alpine Catchfly Red Campion Nottingham Catchfly Bladder Campion Wood Stitchwort

Val de Sen Nicolo Rosengarten Below Passo Sella Path above Tamion Meadow near Tamion Cimon della Pala Passo Pordoi Below Passo Sella Val de Sen Nicolo Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Woods near Tamion Meadow above Tamion Val Venegia Meadow near Tamion Paneveggio

Cistaceae Helianthemum nummularium H. oelandicum subsp. canum H. oelandicum subsp. oelandicum

Rock-rose Family Common Rockrose Hoary Rockrose Alpine Rockrose

Woods near Tamion Near Tamion Passo Pordoi

Crassulaceae Rhodiola rosea Sedum acre Sedum dasyphyllum Sempervivum arachnoideum subsp arachnoideum

Stonecrop Family Roseroot Biting Stonecrop Fat Stonecrop Cobweb Houseleek

Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Below Passo Sella Val de Sen Nicolo

Dipsacaceae Knautia dipsacifolia Knautia arvensis Scabiosa columbaria Scabiosa vestina

Teasel Family Wood Scabious Field Scabious Small Scabious Tyrolean Scabious

Woods near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo Meadow above Tamion Meadow above Tamion

Ericaceae Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Arctostaphylos alpina Erica carnea Loiseleuria procumbens Rhodonendron ferrugineum Rhodonendron hirsutum Rhodothamnus chamaecistus Vaccinium myrtilis Vaccinium uliginosum Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Heath family Bearberry Alpine Bearberry Spring Heath Trailing Azalea Alpenrose Hairy Alpenrose Dwarf Alpenrose Bilberry Bog Whortleberry Cowberry

Val Venegia Val Venegia Common Cimon della Pala Val di Monzoni Rosengarten (in bud) Val Venegia Common Tamion Rosengarten

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English Name (If any)

Location

Fabaceae Anthyllis vulneraria agg Astragalus alpinus Astragalus australis Genista germanica Hedysarum hedysaroides subsp. exaltatum Hippocrepis comosa Lathyrus pratensis Lotus alpinus Lotus corniculatus Onobrychis arenaria Onobrychis montana Oxytropis campestris Oxytropis jacquinii Trifolium alpinum Trifolium badum Trifolium montanum Trifolium pratense subsp. pratense Trifolium repens Vicia cracca Vicia sepium

Pea Family Kidney Vetch Alpine Milk-vetch Southern Milk-vetch German Greenweed Alpine Sainfoin Horseshoe Vetch Yellow Vetchling Alpine Bird's-foot Trefoil Bird’s-foot Trefoil Small Sainfoin Mountain Sainfoin Yellow Milk-vetch Mountain Milk-vetch Alpine Clover Brown Clover Mountain Clover Red Clover White Clover Tufted vetch Bush Vetch

Meadow near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo Val di San Pellegrino Meadow above Tamion Cimon della Pala Meadow above Tamion Meadow above Tamion Passo Rolle Tamion Meadow above Tamion Rosengarten Val de Sen Nicolo Val Venegia Val di San Pellegrino Below Passo Sella Meadow above Tamion Meadow above Tamion Baita Segantini Tamion Woods near Tamion

Gentianaceae Gentiana acaulis Gentiana bavarica G.brachyphylla subsp. brachyphylla Gentiana clusii Gentiana lutea Gentiana nivalis Gentiana punctata Gentiana terglouensis Gentiana verna Gentianella amarella Getianella germanica

Gentian Family Trumpet Gentian Bavarian Gentian Short-leaved Gentian Clusius’s Gentian Yellow Gentian Snow Gentian Spotted Gentian Triglav Gentian Spring Gentian Felwort German Gentian

Common Common Rosengarten Passo Pordoi Val de Sen Nicolo Val de Sen Nicolo Val di San Pellegrino Rosengarten Val di Monzoni Val de Sen Nicolo Meadows above Tamion

Geraniaceae Geranium phaeum Geranium sylvaticum

Geranium Family Dusky Crane’s-bill Wood Crane’s-bill

Roadside near Falcade Woods near Tamion

Globulariaceae Globularia cordifolia

Globularia Family Matted Globularia

Woods near Tamion

Grossulariaceae Ribes petraeum

Gooseberry Family Rock redcurrant

Val Venegia

Lamiaceae Acinos alpinus Ajuga pyramidalis Ajuga reptans Horminium pyrenaicum Lamium album

Dead-nettle Family Alpine Basil Thyme Pyramidal Bugle Bugle Dragonmouth White Dead-nettle

Woods near Tamion Val di Monzoni Rosengarten Meadow above Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Prunella vulgaris Salvia pratensis Stachys alopecuros Stachys recta Thymus polytrichus

Self-heal Meadow Clary Yellow Betony Yellow Woundwort Wild Thyme

Common Meadow above Tamion Meadow above Tamion Meadow near Tamion Common

Lentabulariaceae Pinguicula alpina Pinguicula leptoceras Pinguicula vulgaris

Blutterwort Family Alpine Butterwort Southern Butterwort Common Butterwort

Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Woods near Tamion

Linaceae Linum catharticum Linum viscosus

Flax Family Purging or Fairy Flax Sticky Flax

Tamion Below Tamion

Onagraceae Chamerion angustifolium Epilobium alsinifolium

Willowherb Family Rosebay Willowherb Chickweed Willowherb

Passo Pordoi (leaves) Val Venegia

Orobanchaceae Orobanche gracilis

Broomrape Family Slender Broomrape

Woods near Tamion

Oxalidaceae Oxalis acetosella

Wood-sorrel Family Wood-sorrel

Val di Monzoni

Papaveraceae Papaver aurantiacum (P.rhaeticum) Papaver rhoeas

Poppy Family Rhaetian Poppy Corn Poppy

Below the Passo Sella Roadsides

Parnassiaceae Parnassia palustris

Grass of Parnassus Family Grass of Parnassus

Below Tamion

Plantaginaceae Plantago lanceolata Plantago major Plantago media

Plantain Family Ribwort Plantain Greater Plantain Hoary or Lamb’s-tail Plantain

Common Common Common

Plumbaginaceae Armeria maritima subsp. alpina

Thrift Family Mountain Thrift

Passo Pordoi

Polygalaceae Polygala alpestris Polygala alpina Polygala amarella Polygala chamaebuxus Polygala nicaeensis

Milkwort Family Mountain Milkwort Alpine Milkwort Bitter Milkwort Shrubby Milkwort Nice Milkwort

Woods near Tamion Passo Pordoi Rosengarten Woods above Tamion Meadow above Tamion

Polygonaceae Oxyria digyna Persicaria bistorta Persicaria vivipara Rumex acetosa Rumex acetosella

Knotweed Family Mountain Sorrel Bistort Alpine Bistort Sorrel Sheep Sorrel

Near Tamion Below the Passo Sella Common Meadow above Tamion Val di Monzoni

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English Name (If any)

Location

Rumex alpinus

Monk's Rhubarb

Val di Monzoni

Primulaceae Androsace alpina Androsace vitaliana subsp. vitaliana Primula auricula Primula elatior Primula farinosa Primula halleri Primula minima Primula tyrolensis Primula veris Soldanella alpina Soldanella minima Soldanella pusilla

Primrose Family Alpine Rock-jasmine Vitaliana Bear’s-ear Primrose Oxlip Bird's-eye Primrose Long-flowered Primrose Least Primrose Tyrolean Primrose Cowslip Alpine Snowbell Least Snowbell Dwarf Snowbell

Cimon della Pala Passo Pordoi Val Venegia Passo Pordoi Tamion Passo Pordoi Passo Pordoi Val Venegia Tamion (leaves) Val di Monzoni Rosengarten Passo Pordoi

Pyrolaceae Moneses uniflora Pyrola media

Wintergreen Family One-flowered Wintergreen Intermediate Wintergreen

Woods near Tamion Below the Passo Sella

Ranunculaceae Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. vulparia Aconitum nepellus Anemone baldensis Aquilegia atrata Caltha palustris Clematis alpina Hepatica nobilis Pulsatilla alpina subsp. apiifolia Pulsatilla vernalis Ranunculus aconitifolius Ranunculus acris Ranunculus alpestris Ranunculus bulbosus Ranunculus hybridus Ranunculus montanus Ranunculus seguieri Thalictrum aquilegifolium Trollius europaeus

Buttercup Family Wolf's Bane Common Monk’s-hood Monte Baldo Anemone Dark-flowered Columbine Marsh Marigold Alpine Clematis Hepatica Yellow Pasque Flower Spring Pasque Flower Aconite-leaved Buttercup Meadow Buttercup Alpine Buttercup Bulbous Buttercup Hybrid Buttercup Mountain Buttercup Sequiers Buttercup Great Meadow Rue Globeflower

Val di San Pellegino Rosengarten (leaves) Passo Pordoi Meadow near Tamion Below Pordoi Woods near Tamion Woods near Tamion (leaves) Val di Monzoni Val di Monzoni Paneveggio Common Cimon della Pala Common Passo Pordoi Passo Pordoi Cimon della Pala Val di San Pellegrino Val di Monzoni

Rhamnaceae Rhamnus pumila

Buckthorn Family Dwarf Buckthorn

Passo Pordoi

Rosaceae Alchemilla alpina Alchemilla glabra Crataegus monogyna Dryas octopetala Filipendula ulmaria Fragaria vesca Geum montanum Geum rivale Geum urbanum

Rose Family Alpine Lady’s Mantle Smooth Lady’s Mantle Hawthorn Mountain Avens Meadowsweet Wild Strawberry Alpine Avens Water Avens Wood Avens or Herb Bennet

Common Meadow above Tamion Verge near Tamion Passo Pordoi Roadside Woods near Tamion Val di Monzoni Val di San Pellegrino Woods near Tamion

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Potentilla anserina Potentilla aurea Potentilla crantzii Potentilla erecta Potentilla nitida Potentilla reptans Rosa pendulina Rubus fruticosus agg Rubus idaeus Rubus saxatilis Sanguisorba minor agg Sorbus aucuparia Sorbus chamaemespilis

Silverweed Golden Cinquefoil Alpine Cinquefoil Tormentil Pink Cinquefoil Creeping Cinquefoil Alpine Rose Bramble Raspberry Stone Bramble Salad Burnet Rowan False Medlar

Tamion Val di Monzoni Passo Rolle Tamion Rosengarten (leaves) Tamion Meadow near Tamion Tamion Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Meadow near Tamion Woods near Tamion Rosengarten

Rubiaceae Cruciata laevipes Galium lucidum Galium megalospermum Gallium mollugo agg Galium verum

Bedstraw Family Crosswort Swiss Bedstraw Hedge Bedstraw Ladies Bedstraw

Val di Monzoni Woods near Tamion Val Venegia Woods near Tamion Below Tamion

Salicaceae Populus tremula Salix alpina Salix breviserrata Salix caprea Salix hegetschweileri Salix herbacea Salix purpurea Salix reticulata Salix retusa

Willow Family Aspen Alpine Willow Finely-toothed Willow Goat Willow Alpine Willow Dwarf Willow Purple Willow Net-leaved Willow Retuse-leaved Willow

Lago Venegia Val Venegia Passo Pordoi Tamion Passo Pordoi Rosengarten Tamion Passo Pordoi Passo Rolle

Santalaceae Thesium alpinum Thesium linophyllon

Sandalwood Family Alpine Bastard Toadflax Flax-leaved Bastard Toadflax

Val Venegia Below Sella

Saxifragaceae Chrysospenium alternifolium Saxifraga aizoides (leaves) Saxifraga androsacea Saxifraga caesia (leaves) S. exerata subsp. moschata Saxifraga oppositifolia Saxifraga paniculata Saxifraga rotundifolia

Saxifrage Family Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage Yellow Mountain Saxifrage Scree Saxifrage Blue Saxifrage Musky Saxifrage Purple Saxifrage Live-long Saxifrage Round-leaved saxifrage

Rosengarten Rosengarten Passo Pordoi Passo Pordoi Below the Passo Pordoi Passo Pordoi Passo Vallas Rosengarten

Scrophulariaceae Bartsia alpina Euphrasia roskoviana Linaria alpina Melampyrum sylvaticum Paederota bonarota Pedicularis cenisia

Figwort Family Alpine Bartsia Eyebright Alpine Toadflax Wood Cow-wheat Bluish Paederota Mt. Cenis Lousewort

Passo Pordoi Tamion Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Val Venegia Passo Pordoi

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English Name (If any)

Location

Pedicularis elongata Pedicularis palustris Pedicularis verticillata Rhinanthus aristatus Rhinanthus minor agg Scrophularia canina subsp. hoppii Verbascum pulverulentum Veronica aphylla Veronica beccabunga Veronica chamaedrys Veronica fruticans Veronica officinalis V. serpyllifolia subsp. humifusa V. serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia Veronica urticifolia

Marsh Lousewort Verticillate Lousewort Aristate Rattle Hay Rattle Dog Figwort Hoary Mullein Leafless-stemmed Speedwell Brooklime Germander Speedwell Rock Speedwell Heath Speedwell Thyme-leaved Speedwell Thyme-leaved Speedwell Nettle-leaved Speedwell

Tamion Val Venegia Common Miralago Meadow near Tamion Rosengarten Roadsides north of Pozza Rosengarten Val Venegia Common Rosengarten Woods near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo Rosengarten Paneveggio

Thymelaeaceae Daphne cneorum Daphne mezereum Daphne striata

Mezereon Family Garland Flower Mezereon

Urticacae Parietaria judaica Urtica dioica

Nettle Family Pellitory-of-the-Wall Common Nettle

Valerianaceae Valeriana montana Valeriana officinalis Valeriana saxatilis Valeriana supina Valeriana tripteris

Valerian Family Common Valerian Rock Valerian Dwarf Valerian Three-leaved Valerian

Woods near Tamion Val di Monzoni Val Venegia Rosengarten Below Pordoi

Violaceae Viola biflora Viola riviniana Viola tricolor subsp. subalpina

Violet Family Yellow Violet Common Dog Violet Heartsease

Val di Monzoni Woods near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo

Cyperaceae Carex capillaris Carex caryophyllea Carex dioica Carex flacca Carex nigra Carex pulicaris Carex viridula subsp. oedocarpa C.viridula subsp. bracyrrhyncha Eriophorum scheuchzeri

Sedge Family Hair Sedge Spring Sedge Dioecious Sedge Glaucous Sedge Common Sedge Flea Sedge Common Yellow Sedge Long-bracted Yellow Sedge A Cottongrass

Val Venegia Tamion Val Venegia Val Venegia Val Venegia Paneveggio Wet Track near Tamion Val Venegia Val Venegia

Iridaceae Crocus albiflorus

Iris Family White-flowered Crocus

Passo Pordoi

Val de Sen Nicolo Val di Monzoni Passo Pordoi

Venice Marco Polo Airport Frequent

Liliidae (Monocotyledons)

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Group/Species

English Name (If any)

Location

Juncaceae Luzula campestris Luzula luzuloides Luzula multiflora Luzula nivea Luzula pilosa Luzula spicata

Rush Family Field Woodrush White Woodrush Heath Woodrush Snowy Woodrush Hairy Woodrush Spiked Woodrush

Meadows near Tamion Verge North of Tamion Val Venegia Val di Monzoni Val de Sen Nicolo Val Venegia

Liliaceae Colchicum autumnale (leaves) Lilium bulbiferum Lilium martagon Lloydia serotina Maianthimum bifolium Paradisea liliastrum Paris quadrifolia Polygonatum odoratum Polygonatum verticillatum Tofieldia calyculata Veratrum album

Lily Family Autumn Crocus Orange Lily Martagon Lily Snowdon Lily May Lily St. Bruno's Lily Herb Paris Angular Solomon's-seal Whorled Solomon’s-seal Tofield's Asphodel False White Helleborine

Meadow near Tamion Meadow near Canazei Miralago Cimon della Pala Paneveggio Val de Sen Nicolo Rosengarten Val de Sen Nicolo Miralago Val Venegia Tamion

Orchidaceae Coeloglossum viride Coeloglossum viride var longibracteatum Corallorhiza trifida Cyprepedium calceolus Dactylorhiza alpestris Dactylorhiza fuchsii Dactylorhiza majalis Gymnadenia albida Gymnadenia austriaca Gymnadenia conopsea agg Gymnadenia odoratissima Gymnadenia rhellicani Gymnadenia rubra Neottia nidus-avis Neottia (Listera) ovata Ophrys insectifera Orchis militaris Orchis ovalis Orchis ustulata Platanthera bifolia Traunsteinera globosa

Orchid Family Frog Orchid Frog Orchid Coralroot Orchid Lady's Slipper Orchid Alpine Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid Common Spotted Orchid Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid Small White Orchid Austrian Vanilla Orchid Fragrant Orchid Short-spurred Fragrant Orchid Black Vanilla Orchid Red Vanilla Orchid Bird’s-nest Orchid Twayblade Fly Orchid Military Orchid an Early Purple Orchid Burnt Orchid Lesser Butterfly Orchid Round-headed Orchid

Val Venegia Val Venegia Panneveggio Tamion Val Venegia Woods near Tamion Val Venegia Miralago Val Venegia Meadows near Tamion Miralago Miralago Miralago Below Tamion Val Venegia Wood near Tamion Meadow near Tamion Val de Sen Nicolo Val de Sen Nicolo Miralago Tamion

Poaceae Alopecurus pratensis Arrhenatherum elatius Briza media Bromus hoedeaceus Dactylis glomerata Festuca glauca Festuca rubra agg Helictotrichon pratense Lolium perenne

Grass Family Meadow Fox-tail False Oat-grass Quaking Grass Soft Brome Cock’s-foot Blue Fescue Red Fescue Meadow Oat Grass Perennial Rye-grass

Woods near Tamion Common Meadow near Tamion Common Common Val de Sen Nicolo Common Val di Monzoni Common

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English Name (If any)

Location

Melica nutans Phleum pratense Poa alpina Poa annua Poa bulbosa var. vivipara Poa nemoralis Poa pratense Poa trivialis Sesleria caerulea Sesleria sphaerocephala

Mountain Melick Timothy Alpine meadow-grass Annual Meadow-grass Bulbous Meadow-grass Wood Meadow-grass Smooth Meadow-grass Rough Meadow-grass Blue Moor-grass

Woods near Tamion Passo Rolle Val di Monzoni Vigo di Fassa Val di Monzoni Woods near Tamion Meadow near Tamion Meadow near Tamion Val di Monzoni Passo Pordoi

Birds (H = heard only, L = Leader only) Common Name

Scientific Name

Trip

1

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

2 3

Falco tinnunculus Larus cachinnans

( ( ( (

7

Common Kestrel Yellow-legged Gull Feral Pigeon / Rock Dove Common Wood Pigeon Eurasian Collared Dove Common Cuckoo

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Common Swift European Green Woodpecker Eurasian Crag Martin Barn Swallow Common House Martin Water Pipit Meadow Pipit Tree Pipit White Wagtail Winter Wren Alpine Accentor European Robin Common Redstart Black Redstart Fieldfare Song Thrush Mistle Thrush Common Blackbird Ring Ouzel Blackcap Chiffchaff Goldcrest Great Tit Coal Tit Blue Tit

Apus apus Picus viridis Ptyonoprogne rupestris Hirundo rustica Delichon urbica Anthus spinoletta Anthus p[ratensis Anthus trivialis Motacilla alba Troglodytes troglodytes Prunella collaris Erithacus rubecula Phoenicurus phoenicurus Phoenicurus ochruros Turdus pilaris Turdus philomelos Turdus viscivorus Turdus merula Turdus torquatus alpestris Sylvia atricapilla Phylloscopus collybita Regulus regulus Parus major Periparus ater Cyanistes caeruleus

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Columba livia Columba palumbus Streptopelia decaocto Cuculus canorus

( ( H  L        H      H      H   

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Scientific Name Parus cristatus Parus montanus Certhia brachydactyla

Trip

33 34 35

Common Name Crested Tit Willow Tit Short-toed Treecreeper

36

Common Magpie

37 38

Eurasian Jay Spotted Nutcracker

Pica pica Garrulus glandarius Nucifraga caryocatactes

( (

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Yellow-billed Chough Carrion Crow Hooded Crow Common Raven Common Starling House Sparrow Italian House Sparrow White-winged Snowfinch Common Chaffinch Common Linnet European Goldfinch European Greenfinch European Serin Eurasian Bullfinch

Pyrrhocorax graculus Corvus corone corone Corvus corone cornix Corvus corax Sturnus vulgaris Passer domesticus Passer domesticus italiae Montifringilla nivalis Fringilla coelebs Acanthis cannabina Carduelis carduelis Carduelis chloris Serinus serinus Pyrrhula pyrrhula

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Scientific Name Hesperiidae Carterocephalus palaemon Pyrgus malvae Pieridae Leptidea sinapis Pieris brassicae Pieris bryoniae Pieris napi

Trip

Anthocharis belia Anthocharis cardamines Colias crocea Lycaenidae Cupido minimus Cyaniris semiargus Polyommatus icarus Polyommatus amandus Aricia agestis Nymphalidae Inachis io Vanessa atalanta Boloria euphrosyne Satyrinae Pararge aegeria Lasiommata megera Coenonympha pamphilus Aphanotopus hyperantus Erebia aethiops Erebia pandrose

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Adscita statices Zygaena osterodensis

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L  

H

H  L

Butterflies Common Name 1 2

Chequered Skipper Grizzled Skipper

3 4 5 6

Wood White Large White Mountain Green-veined White Green-veined White

7 8 9

Moroccan Orange Tip Orange Tip Clouded Yellow

10 11 12 13 14

Little Blue Mazarine Blue Common Blue Amanda’s Blue Brown Argus

15 16 17

Small Tortoiseshell Red Admiral Pearl-bordered Fritillary

18 19 20 21 22 23

Speckled Wood Wall Brown Small Heath Ringlet Meadow Brown Dewy Ringlet

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Moths 1 2

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Forester a Burnet Moth

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Chimney Sweeper Speckled Yellow Burnet Companion Small Magpie Moth White Plume Moth

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Odezia atrata Pseudopanthera macularia Euclidia glyphica Eurrhypara hortulata Pterophorus pentadactylus

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Gryllus campestris Hoplia argentea Coccinella 7-punctata Chrysolina coerulans

H   

Capreolus capreolus Marmotta marmotta

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Other Insects 1 2 3 4

Field Cricket A Chafer Seven-spot Ladybird Leaf Beetle

Mammals 1 2

Roe Deer Alpine Marmot

Reptiles 1

Common Lizard

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Zootoca vivipara

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