From the magical Mediterranean light on the rolling hills with scattered cypress trees, and from the sandy shoreline, wetlands and rugged offshore islands to the wild, forested Apennine Mountains – Tuscany sits at the heart of Italy. This region is well known for its cultural heritage but its natural treasures have often been overlooked. Yet the region features a tremendous natural diversity, featuring species from both the western and eastern parts of the Mediterranean basin. Tuscany has a surprisingly rich birdlife, a good number of endemic reptiles and amphibians, and a great collection of
butterflies and wildflowers, in particular wild orchids.
The Crossbill Guide Tuscany is the authoritative wildlife and nature travel guidebook. It provides background information on landscape, flora and fauna with 23 carefully selected hiking and driving routes to the most beautiful places to find wildlife.
