Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Quadris Nature Reserve extends over approximately 7 hectares northwest of Fagagna, between the roads leading to Majano and Caporiacco.
\nThe name “Quadris” derives from the characteristic quadrangular pools of water, once used for clay extraction since the 18th century. These cavities, naturally filled with water, created an ideal habitat for numerous animal and plant species, transforming the area into a unique and precious ecosystem.
\nIn the 1980s, the reserve was established with an ambitious goal: to reintroduce the White Stork to Italy, a species that had not nested in the country for decades. Thanks to this pioneering project, today it is possible to admire the majestic storks that populate the area.
\nSubsequently, the reserve launched a conservation program for the Northern Bald Ibis, a rare and endangered species. This project has made the Oasi dei Quadris an important international conservation center.
\nThe Oasi Naturalistica dei Quadris is a true paradise for nature lovers, offering an extraordinary variety of natural environments:
\nWaterholes teeming with submerged and floating plants that provide shelter and nourishment to numerous aquatic organisms. Hydrophilic woods with willows, black alders, and oaks create a cool, shaded habitat ideal for many bird species.
\nThe White Stork and the Northern Bald Ibis are among the oasis’ most prominent residents, but there are also other bird and wildlife species that make nature observation an exciting and engaging experience. <\/p>\n