It rained a lot on Wednesday and so when I went for a walk in the hills in Figarò on Thursday it was not surprising to find that the paths were like streams and that the waterfalls were cascading with a lot of force. What perfect weather for salamanders, I thought and, lo and behold, we soon spotted one sitting at the side of the path. It was absolutely beautiful and showed no sign of fear when I approached to take a photo.
Fire salamander / Salamandra (Salamandra salamandra)
Today I went to an event organised by the local town council to see five hedgehogs and a goshawk being released into the woods at the edge of the town as part of a project to eliminate the use of pesticides in local agriculture. The project is called Biocides Zero and it has already released owls and hedgehogs into an area where there are lots of allotments. Bats and insectivorous birds are being encouraged in the area too.
European hedgehog / Eriçó comú (Erinaceus europaeus)
European hedgehog / Eriçó comú (Erinaceus europaeus)
