Alessandro Sartori
Coverage of Alessandro Sartori in the Nexus archive.
- Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Venice's Venetian Lagoon has seen a surge in flamingo populations, with nearly 24,000 wintering birds recorded last year. Ecological restoration of salt marshes and fishing valleys is expanding their habitat, though nesting attempts have faced setbacks. Projects like the EU-funded WaterLANDS aim to further restore wetlands to support flamingos and reduce human-wildlife conflict.
- Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Venice's Venetian Lagoon has seen a significant increase in flamingo populations, with nearly 24,000 wintering birds recorded in 2025, attributed to wetland restoration efforts. Conservation projects aim to expand salt marsh habitats, potentially attracting more flamingos to the southern lagoon and reducing human-wildlife conflict in the north.
- Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands
Venice's flamingo population has grown significantly in the Venetian Lagoon due to wetland restoration efforts, with nearly 24,000 wintering flamingos recorded last year, making it one of the species' most important habitats. A EU-funded project aims to expand salt marshes in the southern lagoon to further support flamingo populations and reduce human-wildlife conflict.