Riserva naturale Foci dello Stella, protected area in Italy (EUAP0979)
The Riserva naturale Foci dello Stella is a regional nature reserve established in 1996 in the province of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It covers 1,377 hectares around the estuary where the Stella river enters the Marano Lagunare lagoon, with reed beds, water channels and mudflats.
The reserve was established in 1996 to protect this unique river delta environment and the bird populations that depend on it. The area has a long fishing tradition that shaped the landscape, and this heritage continues alongside the reserve's conservation goals today.
The name refers to the Stella river mouth and the traditional fishers' huts called casoni that have stood here for generations. These wooden and reed structures dot the landscape and show how local people have adapted their lives to work with this lagoon environment.
Visitors can explore the area by boat, canoe, or kayak to discover hidden channels winding through the reed beds. Visitor centers nearby offer maps and information, while guided tours are available for those wanting deeper insight into the wildlife and bird watching opportunities.
The reserve covers 1,377 hectares of the Stella river estuary in the province of Udine and was established in 1996. It is a regional protected area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and its mudflats and channels are the setting for the birdlife and lagoon fishing described in the other fields.
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