As of today, in season, building toward peak (~September 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Strait of Messina is a major migration bottleneck where thousands of raptors funnel between Sicily and mainland Italy during spring northbound and autumn southbound movements.
Thermal lift, coastal ridges and the narrow water crossing concentrate large numbers of honey-buzzards, eagles, kites and harriers in predictable daylight windows.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Torre Faro / Capo Peloro (Punta Faro), Messina, Sicily |
| Scilla promontory (Chianalea), Scilla, Calabria |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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